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New Feature: Monitoring Password-Protected Websites.

Written by Tomas Koprusak 84 words | 1 min read Updated Nov 13, 2025
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The websites or web pages preferring to stay private and having a password (Basic access authentication), normally returns HTTP 401 status which ends up being marked as “down” by Uptime Robot.

Uptime Robot now has support for monitoring password-protected websites by optionally mentioning the username-password in the monitor’s settings.

The feature exists for both HTTP and Keyword monitors and can be found in the “optional settings” link of “Add New and Edit Monitor dialogs”.

P.S. The API requests, responses and documentation are updated accordingly.

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Tomas Koprusak

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Tomas Koprusak

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He has worked for Sygic as a marketer and co-led the implementation and development of a product acquired from a competitor. He has also worked as a freelance developer, helping clients from various areas. Tomas brings a wealth of industry experience to our team. He spent a few years in the blockchain industry, leading projects and marketing teams at multiple blockchain-based companies. He has presented products and managed deals in more than 10 countries around the world, managed the ICO, and built a successful marketing team at Fuergy that continues to thrive. Tomas managed a product team for the biggest job site in Slovakia, covering development and transformation to a new B2B app. Not only is Tomas skilled at web development, but he also has a deep understanding of SaaS businesses, which makes him an invaluable asset in shaping and leading various projects at UptimeRobot. His focus is always on the continual improvement of our service and user experience. In addition to his professional achievements, Tomas is a devoted father. His personal interests include cycling (he traveled around the whole country of Slovakia), playing guitar (he even played in a band), servicing bikes, music, and enjoying good beer.

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