Setting Up Alerts from HCS Using Resend

HCS is an open-source platform for deploying, managing, and monitoring applications. Resend is a service for sending emails. Setting up alerts in HCS using Resend involves configuring the HCS platform to use Resend's API for sending email notifications.

Here's a step-by-step guide to set up alerts from HCS using Resend:

Step 1: Sign up for Resend

1. Go to the Resend website and sign up for an account.

2. Obtain your API key from the Resend dashboard.

Step 2: Configure HCS for Resend

1. Access HCS Configuration:

   • Log in to your HCS instance.

   • Navigate to the settings.

   
2. Set Up Email Provider:

   • In the email configuration section, select Resend as your email provider.

   • Enter the API key obtained from Resend.

   
3. Define Alert Rules:

   • Specify the events or conditions that should trigger an alert (e.g., application crashes, deployment failures).

   • Configure the alert message template if needed.

Step 3: Testing Alerts

1. Trigger an alert condition (e.g., by simulating a deployment failure or an application crash).

2. Check the specified email address for the alert notification.

Additional Resources

• Resend API Documentation: Refer to the Resend API documentation for details on using their API.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure that the API key is correct and has the necessary permissions.

• Verify that the email addresses used for alerts are correct and monitored.

• Check the HCS and Resend logs for any error messages that could provide insight into configuration issues.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up alerts from HCS using Resend for email notifications.