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To connect a worker instance to your UptimeKit dashboard, you need to first create a worker identity in the admin panel and generate an API key. This key secures the communication between your worker and the dashboard.
1

Navigate to Workers Page

Navigate to the Workers page in the Admin Dashboard and click the Add Worker button located at the top right of the table.
2

Create New Worker

In the dialog that appears, fill in the details for your new worker:
  • Name: A descriptive name for your worker (e.g., “US East Node”).
  • Location: Select the geographical region where your worker is hosted (e.g., “North America”, “Europe”). This helps in identifying the source of monitoring requests and providing accurate latency data.
Click the Create Worker button to confirm.
3

Save API Key

Once the worker is successfully created, a confirmation dialog will appear displaying your new API Key.
Important: This API key is only shown once. Make sure to copy it immediately and store it securely. If you lose it, you will need to regenerate a new key, which requires updating your worker’s configuration.
  1. Click the Copy icon next to the API key field to copy it to your clipboard.
  2. Store this key safely. You will need to set it as the WORKER_API_KEY environment variable when running your worker instance.
  3. Click Done to close the dialog.

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Next Steps

With the API Key generated, you are ready to launch your worker.