How to Set Alert Rules for Your Managed Sites
Setting up alert rules helps you stay informed about critical actions on your managed sites, such as plugin deletions or theme updates. By receiving real-time notifications, you can quickly address unexpected changes and maintain your site's performance and security.
This guide walks you through configuring alert rules for a managed site so you are notified whenever a significant action, like a plugin deletion, takes place.
Configure an Alert Rule
Step 1: Select Your Managed Site
Start with the Manage tab on the Dashboard and select the site for which you want to set up alert rules.
Step 2: Open Activity Log → Alert Rules
Go to the Activity Log > Alert Rules section, then click New Alert to create a new alert rule.
Step 3: Choose an Action and Notification Channel
Choose the specific action you want to track so you monitor only the changes that matter. Then select your preferred notification channel, such as email, to receive updates.
Step 4: Add the Alert
Click Add Alert to save the alert.
Below are the detailed activities you can track:
| Category | Activities |
|---|---|
| Content Changes | Creating, updating, trashing, restoring, or deleting posts, pages, and media attachments. |
| Media Management | Uploading, updating, or deleting attachments like images or files. |
| Menu and Widget Updates | Creating, updating, or deleting navigation menus and widgets. |
| User Activities | User logins, logouts, failed login attempts, registrations, profile updates, or deletions. |
| Theme and Plugin Management | Installing, updating, activating, deactivating, or deleting themes and plugins, as well as theme file updates. |
| Taxonomy Changes | Creating, updating, or deleting categories, tags, or custom terms. |
Step 5: Confirm the Alert Is Active
Your alert is now active, and you will receive notifications whenever the specified action occurs.
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