Getting Started Checklist for New Customers

Welcome to Server Scout! This comprehensive checklist will guide you through setting up your monitoring infrastructure in just a few minutes. Each step builds upon the previous one, so we recommend following them in order for the smoothest experience.

1. Create Your Account

Visit app.serverscout.ie and sign up for your free account. No credit card is required—you'll get three months completely free to evaluate the platform. Simply provide your email address and create a secure password to get started.

2. Get Your Installation Command

Once logged into the dashboard, click the prominent "Add Server" button. This will generate a unique installation command specific to your account. The command is a single line that you'll copy and paste into your server's terminal.

3. Install the Agent

SSH into your first server as root (or use sudo) and paste the installation command. The lightweight Bash agent installs in under 10 seconds with minimal system impact—it uses less than 3 MB of RAM and barely touches your CPU.

# Your unique command will look similar to this:
curl -s https://agent.serverscout.ie/install | bash -s YOUR_UNIQUE_TOKEN

4. Verify Connection

Return to your dashboard and refresh the page. Within moments, your server should appear with an "online" status and live metrics. You'll immediately see CPU usage, memory consumption, and other vital statistics updating in real-time.

5. Explore Server Details

Click on your server card to access the detailed monitoring view. Here you'll find comprehensive metrics including:

• CPU usage and load averages
• Memory and swap utilisation
• Disk space and I/O statistics
• Network traffic patterns
• Running processes and system information

The interface uses Server Scout's 5-tier data collection system, showing everything from 5-second updates to daily trends.

6. Configure Alerts

Navigate to the Notifications section to set up proactive monitoring. Configure email or webhook alerts for critical thresholds such as:

• High CPU usage (e.g., >80% for 5 minutes)
• Low disk space (e.g., <10% remaining)
• Memory exhaustion warnings
• Custom service monitoring

These alerts ensure you're notified before small issues become major problems.

7. Add Additional Servers

Repeat steps 2-4 for each server you want to monitor. Server Scout's pricing scales affordably—after your first 5 servers (included in the base EUR 5/month plan), additional servers cost just EUR 1 each per month.

8. Organise with Server Groups

Create logical groups to organise your infrastructure. Navigate to the Groups section and categorise servers by:

• Function (web servers, databases, mail servers)
• Location (UK datacenter, office servers)
• Client (if you're managing multiple customers)
• Environment (production, staging, development)

This organisation becomes invaluable as your monitoring scope grows.

9. Invite Team Members

In the Users section, invite colleagues to access your monitoring dashboard. Assign appropriate roles:

• Admin users can manage all settings, add servers, and invite others
• Standard users can view all monitoring data but cannot modify settings

Multi-user access ensures your entire team stays informed without compromising security.

10. Install as a Progressive Web App

For quick mobile access, add Server Scout to your device's home screen. In your browser's menu, select "Add to Home Screen" or "Install App". This creates a native-like experience perfect for checking server status whilst away from your desk.

Next Steps

You're now fully set up with professional server monitoring! The knowledge base contains detailed guides for advanced features like SNMP device monitoring, webhook integrations, and security best practices.

Remember, our AI support bot is available 24/7 at the click of a button, typically responding within a minute with relevant troubleshooting steps and documentation links.