> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.wingbits.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.wingbits.com/get-started/monitor-with-grafana-cloud.md).

# Monitor with Grafana cloud

This guide will help you set up monitoring for your Wingbits clients using Grafana Cloud.

## Prerequisites

* A Grafana Cloud account (free tier available at [grafana.com](https://grafana.com))

## Step 1: Install Grafana Alloy

Grafana Alloy is a collector that will gather metrics from your Wingbits clients.

1. Go to https\://{your-grafana-account}.grafana.net/a/grafana-collector-app/alloy
2. Follow the installation instructions
3. Enable Remote Configuration during setup

## Step 2: Configure Metrics Collection

1. Wait a few minutes for your server to appear under *Collector->Fleet Management*
2. Select *Remote Configuration* and click *Create Configuration Pipeline*
3. Choose *Custom Configuration*
4. Paste this configuration (replace the IPs with your Wingbits clients):

```yaml
prometheus.scrape "wingbits_hosts" {
    targets = [
        {__address__ = "192.168.10.1:8088", alias = "station1"},
        {__address__ = "192.168.10.2:8088", alias = "station2"},
    ]
    forward_to = [prometheus.remote_write.default.receiver]
}

prometheus.remote_write "default" {
    endpoint {
        url = sys.env("GCLOUD_HOSTED_METRICS_URL")
        basic_auth {
            username = sys.env("GCLOUD_HOSTED_METRICS_ID")
            password = sys.env("GCLOUD_RW_API_KEY")
        }
    }
}
```

5. Click *Test Configuration Pipeline*
6. Select matching attributes (e.g., os=linux)
7. Save the configuration

## Step 3: Create Dashboard

1. Go to Dashboards → *New → Import*
2. Paste the dashboard JSON below
3. Save and view your metrics

```json
{
  "annotations": {
    "list": [
      {
        "builtIn": 1,
        "datasource": {
          "type": "grafana",
          "uid": "-- Grafana --"
        },
        "enable": true,
        "hide": true,
        "iconColor": "rgba(0, 211, 255, 1)",
        "name": "Annotations & Alerts",
        "type": "dashboard"
      }
    ]
  },
  "editable": true,
  "fiscalYearStartMonth": 0,
  "graphTooltip": 0,
  "id": 27,
  "links": [],
  "panels": [
    {
      "datasource": {
        "type": "prometheus",
        "uid": "grafanacloud-prom"
      },
      "fieldConfig": {
        "defaults": {
          "color": {
            "mode": "palette-classic"
          },
          "custom": {
            "axisBorderShow": false,
            "axisCenteredZero": false,
            "axisColorMode": "text",
            "axisLabel": "",
            "axisPlacement": "auto",
            "barAlignment": 0,
            "barWidthFactor": 0.6,
            "drawStyle": "line",
            "fillOpacity": 0,
            "gradientMode": "none",
            "hideFrom": {
              "legend": false,
              "tooltip": false,
              "viz": false
            },
            "insertNulls": false,
            "lineInterpolation": "linear",
            "lineWidth": 1,
            "pointSize": 5,
            "scaleDistribution": {
              "type": "linear"
            },
            "showPoints": "auto",
            "spanNulls": false,
            "stacking": {
              "group": "A",
              "mode": "none"
            },
            "thresholdsStyle": {
              "mode": "off"
            }
          },
          "mappings": [],
          "thresholds": {
            "mode": "absolute",
            "steps": [
              {
                "color": "green"
              },
              {
                "color": "red",
                "value": 80
              }
            ]
          }
        },
        "overrides": []
      },
      "gridPos": {
        "h": 8,
        "w": 12,
        "x": 0,
        "y": 0
      },
      "id": 1,
      "options": {
        "legend": {
          "calcs": [],
          "displayMode": "list",
          "placement": "bottom",
          "showLegend": true
        },
        "tooltip": {
          "hideZeros": false,
          "mode": "single",
          "sort": "none"
        }
      },
      "pluginVersion": "12.0.0-85820.patch2-86140",
      "targets": [
        {
          "adhocFilters": [],
          "datasource": {
            "type": "prometheus",
            "uid": "grafanacloud-prom"
          },
          "disableTextWrap": false,
          "editorMode": "code",
          "expr": "sum by(alias) (rate(wingbits_readsb_received_total[$__rate_interval]))",
          "fromExploreMetrics": true,
          "fullMetaSearch": false,
          "includeNullMetadata": true,
          "instant": true,
          "interval": "",
          "legendFormat": "__auto",
          "range": true,
          "refId": "A",
          "useBackend": false
        }
      ],
      "title": "readsb recieved",
      "type": "timeseries"
    },
    {
      "datasource": {
        "type": "prometheus",
        "uid": "grafanacloud-prom"
      },
      "fieldConfig": {
        "defaults": {
          "color": {
            "mode": "palette-classic"
          },
          "custom": {
            "axisBorderShow": false,
            "axisCenteredZero": false,
            "axisColorMode": "text",
            "axisLabel": "",
            "axisPlacement": "auto",
            "barAlignment": 0,
            "barWidthFactor": 0.6,
            "drawStyle": "line",
            "fillOpacity": 0,
            "gradientMode": "none",
            "hideFrom": {
              "legend": false,
              "tooltip": false,
              "viz": false
            },
            "insertNulls": false,
            "lineInterpolation": "linear",
            "lineWidth": 1,
            "pointSize": 5,
            "scaleDistribution": {
              "type": "linear"
            },
            "showPoints": "auto",
            "spanNulls": false,
            "stacking": {
              "group": "A",
              "mode": "none"
            },
            "thresholdsStyle": {
              "mode": "off"
            }
          },
          "mappings": [],
          "thresholds": {
            "mode": "absolute",
            "steps": [
              {
                "color": "green"
              },
              {
                "color": "red",
                "value": 80
              }
            ]
          }
        },
        "overrides": []
      },
      "gridPos": {
        "h": 8,
        "w": 12,
        "x": 12,
        "y": 0
      },
      "id": 2,
      "options": {
        "legend": {
          "calcs": [],
          "displayMode": "list",
          "placement": "bottom",
          "showLegend": true
        },
        "tooltip": {
          "hideZeros": false,
          "mode": "single",
          "sort": "none"
        }
      },
      "pluginVersion": "12.0.0-85820.patch2-86140",
      "targets": [
        {
          "adhocFilters": [],
          "datasource": {
            "type": "prometheus",
            "uid": "grafanacloud-prom"
          },
          "disableTextWrap": false,
          "editorMode": "code",
          "expr": "sum by(alias) (rate(wingbits_server_sent_total[$__rate_interval]))",
          "fromExploreMetrics": true,
          "fullMetaSearch": false,
          "includeNullMetadata": true,
          "instant": true,
          "interval": "",
          "legendFormat": "__auto",
          "range": true,
          "refId": "A",
          "useBackend": false
        }
      ],
      "title": "server sent",
      "type": "timeseries"
    }
  ],
  "preload": false,
  "schemaVersion": 41,
  "tags": [],
  "templating": {
    "list": []
  },
  "time": {
    "from": "now-5m",
    "to": "now"
  },
  "timepicker": {},
  "timezone": "browser",
  "title": "wingbits",
  "uid": "0681a362-4b83-45ac-af58-4eecb1f84034",
  "version": 2
}
```

Your dashboard will now show two graphs:

* Readsb received: Shows the rate of data received by your Wingbits clients
* Server sent: Shows the rate of data sent by your server


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