Notification channels define who gets alerted and how. Create multiple channels with different methods and assign them per monitor — so the right people get the right alerts.
Creating a notification channel
Go to Settings → Notification Channels → Create Channel:
- Name — e.g., "Engineering On-Call" or "Executive Summary"
- Notification methods — Select one or more: Email, SMS, Slack, Teams, Push, Webhook
- Team members — Add members who should receive alerts via this channel
Per-monitor assignment
Each monitor can have multiple notification channels assigned. This lets you create flexible routing:
- Critical infrastructure → Engineering channel (Push + SMS + Slack)
- Internal tools → Ops channel (Slack only)
- Executive visibility → Leadership channel (Email digest)
Email notifications are available on all plans. All team members in a channel with email enabled receive alerts.
SMS
SMS alerts require phone number verification. Go to Profile → Phone Number to verify your number.
Available on Starter plans and above.
Slack
Connect Slack by providing an incoming webhook URL:
- Create an incoming webhook in your Slack workspace
- Copy the webhook URL
- Paste it into the notification channel's Slack webhook field
- Click Test to verify delivery
Microsoft Teams
Connect Teams by providing an incoming webhook URL:
- Create an incoming webhook in your Teams channel
- Copy the webhook URL
- Paste it into the notification channel's Teams webhook field
- Click Test to verify delivery
Push Notifications (Pushover)
Push notifications are delivered via the Pushover app. Configure your Pushover user key in Profile → Pushover Settings.
Priority levels: Normal, High (default), and Emergency (requires acknowledgment).
Available on Professional and Business plans.
Webhooks
Send alert data to any HTTP endpoint. Configure the webhook URL in the notification channel. Pingura sends a JSON payload with monitor details, status, and timing information.
Use the Test button to verify your endpoint receives the payload correctly.
Testing notifications
Each notification channel has a test button. Always test your channels before relying on them for production alerts.