Documentation
Everything you need to get started with InfraCaptain and make the most of your monitoring.
Quick Start Guide & Installation
Step 1: Register Your Account
Start by creating your InfraCaptain account to access your central dashboard.
PHASE A: BASIC DETAILS
PHASE B: SECURITY SETUP
Step 2: Add Your First Server
Click on "Add Server" in your dashboard and follow the easy 3-step setup.
1Select Your Plan
Choose between Free, Basic, or Pro plans depending on your infrastructure requirements and retention needs.
2Review Your Plan
Finalize your server identity and confirm your plan. This step will authorize the generation of your unique deployment token.
3Connect Your Server
Choose between the automated one-command setup or the manual verification code method to securely link your server to the dashboard.
Option A: One-Command Setup
Connect Your Server in 30 Seconds. Copy and run this command:
curl -sSL https://infracaptain.com/install.sh | tr -d '\r' | sudo bash -s -- ex_srv_82b9a1c4d3e5f6a7Automated Process:
- Auto-detects OS & server details
- Installs lightweight monitoring agent
- Starts secure metrics heartbeat
Option B: Verification Code Method
curl -sSL https://infracaptain.com/install.sh | tr -d '\r' | sudo bashSecurity & Privacy Guaranteed
- Read-only system metrics collection
- End-to-end encrypted metric streams
- Zero modification to server data/files
Live Metrics Monitored
- Real-time CPU usage, load, and temperatures
- Memory utilization and disk health status
- Network throughput and uptime connectivity
Documentation Topics
Getting Started
- Installation guide
- Quick start tutorial
- First server setup
- Dashboard overview
Configuration
- Alert configuration
- Notification channels
- Custom thresholds
- Agent settings
Features
- Monitoring capabilities
- AI insights explained
- Timeline and events
- Performance analysis
Security
- Security overview
- Data privacy
- Access control
- Compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to technical hurdles.
How do I install the agent?
Run the one-line installation command: curl -sSL https://infracaptain.com/install.sh | bash
What Linux distributions are supported?
Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux, and most modern Linux distributions with systemd.
How much does the agent impact performance?
The agent uses less than 50MB of RAM and less than 1% CPU on average. It's designed to have minimal impact.
Can I monitor Docker containers?
Yes, the agent monitors container resource usage and can track container-specific metrics.
How do I uninstall the agent?
Run: sudo infracaptain uninstall
Do I need root access?
Root access is required for installation, but the agent runs with minimal privileges afterward.
Need More Help?
Our engineering team is ready to assist you with custom configurations or complex setups.