Branding and Domains
Reference for all visual customization options and custom domain configuration for status pages.
Theme Settings
Theme Mode
| Mode | Behavior |
|---|
| Light | Always display light theme |
| Dark | Always display dark theme |
| System | Match visitor’s system preference |
Color Options
| Setting | Options |
|---|
| Brand Color | Custom hex value via color picker |
| Background Color | Auto (based on theme) or Custom hex value |
| Text Color | Auto (ensures readable contrast) or Custom hex value |
Status Colors
| Status | Purpose | Default |
|---|
| Operational | Normal operations | Green |
| Degraded | Minor issues | Yellow |
| Partial Outage | Some services affected | Orange |
| Major Outage | Critical issues | Red |
| Maintenance | Planned work | Blue |
Layout Options
Layout Styles
| Style | Description |
|---|
| Row | Traditional horizontal list, ideal for simple service lists |
| Grid | Card-based layout, good for complex service portfolios |
| Timeline | Chronological event display, focuses on incident history |
Corner Styles
| Style | Radius | Appearance |
|---|
| Sharp | 0px | Clean, modern edges |
| Subtle | 4px | Slight rounding |
| Rounded | 8px | Noticeable rounding |
| Pill | 16px | Fully rounded |
Logo and Assets
Logo Upload
- Supported formats: PNG, JPG, SVG
- Automatic sizing for header placement
- Show/Hide toggle for header visibility
- Retina display optimization
Favicon
- Custom favicon for browser tabs
- Standard ICO and PNG formats supported
- Automatic format conversion
Typography
Font Family
Specify a custom font family to match your brand:
"Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif
Enter standard web font names or custom font stack definitions.
Attribution
| Option | Description |
|---|
| Show | Display “Powered by Upstat” in footer |
| Hide | Remove attribution for white-label |
Custom Domains
Supported Configurations
| Configuration | Example |
|---|
| Subdomain | status.yourcompany.com |
| Product-specific | api-status.yourcompany.com |
| Regional | status-eu.yourcompany.com |
DNS Configuration
Add a CNAME record pointing to Upstat’s edge network:
Type: CNAME
Name: status (or your chosen subdomain)
Value: status-pages.upstat.com
TTL: 3600
SSL Certificates
- Automatic provisioning upon DNS verification
- Free SSL certificates for all custom domains
- TLS 1.3 support
- A+ SSL Labs rating
Verification Process
- Add the CNAME record to your DNS
- Upstat automatically verifies the configuration
- SSL certificate provisions automatically
- Custom domain becomes active
Verification status displays in the dashboard during propagation.
Password Protection
Configuration
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Enable | Require password to view status page |
| Password | Encrypted storage, secure authentication |
| Session | Manages visitor sessions after login |
Visitor Experience
- Branded login page matching your status page theme
- Remember device option
- Clear access instructions
Responsive Design
Status pages automatically adapt to different devices:
| Device | Optimization |
|---|
| Mobile | Logo resizing, touch-friendly elements, responsive typography |
| Tablet | Intelligent layout adjustments, optimal column configuration |
| Desktop | Full-width layouts, multi-column options, enhanced detail |