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Getting Started with Status Pages

Create and manage public status pages that communicate your service health to customers and stakeholders.

This guide walks you through accessing, creating, and configuring status pages using the visual editor with live preview.

Accessing Status Pages

Navigate to Status Pages from the main navigation menu. You’ll see your existing status pages displayed in a list format, showing:

  • Page title and description
  • Current operational status
  • Number of entities included
  • Quick edit access

Click Create Status Page to start building a new page, or click any existing page to open the editor.

The Status Page Editor

The editor provides a split-screen interface for configuring your status page:

Left Panel - Configuration Tabs

Navigate through configuration options organized into logical sections:

  • Basics - Core page information
  • Branding - Visual customization
  • Content - Entity selection
  • Settings - Access and behavior

Right Panel - Live Preview

See exactly how your status page will appear to visitors. The preview updates instantly as you make changes, showing real-time rendering of your configuration.

Configuration Tabs

Basics Tab

Set up the fundamental information for your status page:

  1. Title - Enter a clear, descriptive name for your status page
  2. Description - Provide context about what this page monitors
  3. Perspective - Choose how to display status information:
    • Traditional - Display multiple services and systems on one page
    • Entity-Based - Focus on a single entity with its dependencies

The perspective selection determines how your page organizes and displays information.

Branding Tab

Customize the visual appearance to match your brand identity. Options for colors, logos, and themes ensure your status page aligns with your organization’s style.

Content Tab

Connect your status page to catalog entities:

  • View available entity types from your catalog
  • Select specific entities to display
  • Organize how entities appear on the page

Note: If you see “No entity types found in catalog” or “No entities found in catalog”, you’ll need to configure catalog entities first before they can appear on your status page.

Settings Tab

Control access permissions, update behavior, and advanced configurations for your status page.

Working with Existing Pages

When you click an existing status page from the main list, you’ll see its current configuration. For example, a page might show:

  • Title like “Platform Status” or “API Services”
  • Current status (e.g., “Operational” or “Degraded”)
  • Entity count (e.g., “5 entities” or “12 entities”)

Click the page card to open it in the editor, where you can modify any aspect of its configuration.

The Live Preview

The preview panel is a powerful feature that shows exactly how your page appears to visitors:

  • Real-time updates - Changes reflect instantly as you type
  • Sample data - Preview may show example entities (like “Fake Entity 1”, “Fake Entity 2”, “Fake Entity 3”) to demonstrate layout
  • Status indicators - See how different operational states display
  • Responsive design - Check how your page looks on different screen sizes

The preview helps you perfect your status page before making it public.

Catalog Integration

Status pages connect directly to your catalog system:

  1. Entity Types - Categories of services or components from your catalog
  2. Individual Entities - Specific services, applications, or infrastructure components
  3. Automatic Sync - Status updates flow from catalog to status page automatically

If your catalog is empty, you’ll need to add entities there first before they can appear on status pages.

Publishing Your Status Page

Once you’ve configured your status page:

  1. Review all tabs to ensure settings are correct
  2. Check the live preview for appearance and content
  3. Save your configuration
  4. Your page becomes available at its public URL

Changes to published pages take effect immediately.

Tips for Success

Start with Basics

Focus on getting the title, description, and perspective right before diving into advanced customization.

Use the Preview

The live preview is your best tool for understanding how changes affect the visitor experience. Make adjustments incrementally and observe the results.

Catalog First

Ensure your catalog entities are properly configured before creating status pages. The page can only display what exists in your catalog.

Choose the Right Perspective

  • Use Traditional for platform-wide status or multiple services
  • Use Entity-Based for focused, detailed views of specific services

Common Scenarios

Empty Catalog

If you see “No entity types found” or “No entities found”, you need to:

  1. Navigate to your catalog configuration
  2. Add entity types and entities
  3. Return to status pages to select them

Editing Existing Pages

Click any status page from the main list to:

  • Update configuration
  • Change displayed entities
  • Modify branding
  • Adjust access settings

Testing Changes

Use the live preview to test how different configurations look before saving. The preview shows realistic rendering with sample or actual data.

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