Create a status page
Navigate to status page management
In the Flashduty console left navigation, go to Status Pages and click Create Status Page.
Fill in basic information
Configure the following required fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Display name for the status page, typically your company or product name |
| URL slug | Unique identifier used to build the status page URL; only lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens are allowed |
| Type | Choose Public or Internal |
Status page types
| Type | Access | Subscription method | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public | Accessible on the public internet without sign in | Email subscription | For customers and partners |
| Internal | Requires Flashduty account sign in | IM integration push | For internal organization employees |
Public status pages do not support IM subscriptions, and internal status pages do not support email subscriptions.
URL slug
The URL slug is the unique path segment in the status page URL. You can change it after creation, but slugs must be unique within the same account for the same page type. The system automatically converts names to a URL-safe format (lowercase, non-alphanumeric characters replaced with hyphens). You can also specify the slug manually.Branding settings
You can customize the status page branding to match your corporate identity.Logos and icons
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Logo | Brand logo displayed at the top of the status page |
| Dark logo | Brand logo displayed in dark mode. Falls back to the main logo if not set |
| Logo link | Target URL when users click the logo |
| Favicon | Small icon displayed in the browser tab |
Page content
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Page header | Custom text displayed at the top of the status page |
| Page footer | Custom text displayed at the bottom of the status page |
| Custom links | Additional navigation links on the status page for quick access to related resources |
| Contact info | Contact information for getting help; supports email addresses or website URLs |
Custom domain
By default, status pages are accessed through a Flashduty-provided subdomain. To use your own domain (e.g.,status.yourcompany.com), you can configure a custom domain.
Add a CNAME record
In your DNS provider, add a CNAME record for your target domain pointing to the Flashduty-provided status page address.
Display settings
Event history view
The status page supports two modes for displaying event history:| View mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Calendar view | Displays historical events in a calendar layout for reviewing service status on specific days |
| List view | Lists historical events chronologically for quickly browsing recent events |
Uptime display
You can control how component uptime statistics are displayed:| Display mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Chart and percentage | Shows both an uptime trend chart and percentage values |
| Chart only | Shows only the uptime trend chart |
| None | Hides uptime statistics entirely |
Subscription settings
In the status page settings, you can enable or disable subscription features:- Public status pages: Support enabling email subscriptions. When enabled, visitors can subscribe to event updates via email on the status page.
- Internal status pages: Support enabling IM subscriptions. When enabled, organization members can receive push notifications through their linked IM integrations.
Event template preference
You can set a default event template type for the status page, which will be used automatically when publishing events. Supported template types include:- Pre-defined templates: Complete event templates containing title, description, and status
- Message templates: Templates with pre-set update messages for each event status