Add components and sub-components

This article explains how to add components and sub-components to your status page.

If you’re planning your status page structure for the first time, read Understanding components first.

Add a component

Use a component for a main part of your service, such as your website, API, app, dashboard, or support portal.

To add a component:

1. Open the status page you want to manage from Manage Status Pages.
2. Open the settings ⚙️ menu.
3. Go to Components.
4. Select Add component.
5. Enter the component name.
6. Enter an optional description.
7. Choose whether Metrics should be on or off for this component.
8. Select Save Component.

Your new component will now appear in your components list and can be selected when creating notices.

Add a sub-component

To add a sub-component:

1. Open the status page you want to manage from Manage Status Pages.
2. Open the settings ⚙️ menu.
3. Go to Components.
4. Find the component or sub-component you want to add to.
5. Select Add Subcomponents next to it.
6. Enter the component name.
7. Enter an optional description.
8. Choose whether Metrics should be on or off.
9. Select Save Component.

Sub-components inherit the Metrics setting from the component they sit under. If Metrics are off higher up the structure, they will also be off for the sub-components underneath it.

The new sub-component will appear underneath the component or sub-component you selected.