> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pulseguard.nl/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setup & Configuration

> How to create and configure your first status page in PulseGuard.

Creating a status page is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to get started.

## Creating a Status Page

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Status Pages">
    From your dashboard, go to the "Status Pages" section in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create New Page">
    Click on the "Create New Status Page" button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in Basic Information">
    * **Name**: A descriptive name for your status page (e.g., "PulseGuard Service Status").
    * **Slug**: A unique URL slug for your page (e.g., `pulseguard-status`).
    * **Description**: A short description of the services being monitored.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and Continue">
    Click "Save" to create the page. You will be redirected to the configuration options.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configuration Options

Once your page is created, you can configure it to your needs.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="paint-brush" title="Appearance">
    Customize the look and feel of your status page.

    * Upload your logo.
    * Set primary and background colors.
    * Add custom CSS for advanced styling.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="globe" title="Custom Domain">
    To use your own domain, you'll need to configure a `CNAME` record in your DNS settings to point to your PulseGuard status page URL.

    1. **Add your domain**: Enter your custom domain (e.g., `status.yourcompany.com`) in the settings.
    2. **Configure DNS**: Go to your DNS provider and create a `CNAME` record pointing from your custom domain to the PulseGuard URL provided.
    3. **Wait for propagation**: DNS changes can take some time to take effect.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="cubes" title="Components">
    Components represent the individual parts of your service that you want to display on your status page. You can link monitored domains or devices to these components.

    * Click "Add Component" to create a new one.
    * Give it a name (e.g., "Main Website", "API Endpoints", "Customer Dashboard").
    * Optionally, link it to an existing monitor in PulseGuard. The component's status will then be automatically updated based on the monitor's status.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="bell" title="Notifications">
    Allow your users to subscribe to updates via email or other channels. You can configure which notification options are available.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>