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Setting Up Mobile App - Grafana

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up a mobile app for Grafana. Grafana is a powerful open-source analytics and monitoring platform. With the mobile app, you can access your dashboards and visualizations on the go.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

  • A running instance of Grafana.
  • Access to the Grafana API.
  • A mobile device with iOS or Android.
  • Basic understanding of mobile app installation.

Step 1: Downloading the Grafana Mobile App

Start by downloading the Grafana mobile app from the App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android).

Example: - For iOS: Go to the App Store and search for 'Grafana'.
- For Android: Go to the Google Play Store and search for 'Grafana'.

Step 2: Configuring the App

Once you have installed the app, open it and you will be prompted to enter your Grafana server URL. This URL is the address of your running Grafana instance.

Example URL: http://your-grafana-server.com

After entering the URL, tap on 'Connect'. You will then be asked to enter your Grafana credentials. Provide your username and password.

Step 3: Navigating the App

After successfully logging in, you will see the main dashboard. Here you can:

  • View your dashboards.
  • Interact with panels (e.g., zoom in/out, view details).
  • Receive notifications and alerts.

You can swipe left or right to navigate between different dashboards.

Step 4: Customizing Notifications

To customize notifications, go to the settings within the app. You can set preferences for alerts and notifications based on your needs.

Example: - Go to Settings > Notifications > Toggle alerts for your chosen dashboards.

Conclusion

You have now successfully set up the Grafana mobile app! You can access your metrics and dashboards anytime, anywhere. For further customization and advanced features, refer to the official Grafana documentation.