How to Get Notified by Ntfy

What is Ntfy Notification?

ntfy (pronounced "notify") is a simple HTTP-based pub-sub notification service. You can send notifications to your phone or desktop via scripts, without signup or cost. It can be self-hosted or used via the free public server at ntfy.sh.

Why Use Ntfy Notifications?

• Dead simple — Send notifications with a single HTTP request
• No signup required — Use the public server instantly
• Self-hostable — Run your own ntfy instance for privacy
• Open source — Free and community-driven

How to Configure Ntfy Notifications

Step 1: Set Up Ntfy

1. Install the ntfy app on your phone (Android / iOS)
2. Subscribe to a topic (e.g., xitoring-alerts)
3. Note the topic name and server URL (default: https://ntfy.sh)

Step 2: Create a Notification Role in Xitoring

1. Log in to your Xitoring Dashboard
2. Go to Settings → Notification Roles
3. Click Create New Role
4. Name it (e.g., "Ntfy Alerts")

Step 3: Add Ntfy Channel

1. Click Add Contact in the notification role
2. Select Ntfy as the channel
3. Enter the server URL and topic name
4. Save

Step 4: Test

1. Click Send Test and verify you receive the notification

Best Practices

• Use unique, hard-to-guess topic names on the public server for privacy
• Self-host ntfy for sensitive infrastructure alerts
• Set priority levels to control notification urgency
• Combine with email for a reliable backup channel

Learn More

Explore all available Notification Channels to build your alerting setup.