Setup Uploaders
Hint
You usually should express the Nightscout URL in secure **https://**, not only http://.
(Unless you set INSECURE_USE_HTTP to true)
What is my Nightscout URL?
This is the address you type in any browser to display your Nightscout web site.
Your Nightscout URL defined in Heroku by your App name, is the one that shows when you open your Nightscout site in a browser.
It usually looks like: https://yoursitename.herokuapp.com
Your Nightscout URL is defined in Railway by your Web app name, as shown in your Dashboard.
It usually looks like: https://yoursitename.up.railway.app
Your Nightscout URL is defined in Northflank by your Web app name, as shown in your project services.
It usually looks like: https://port-name--service-name--project-name--entity-dns-id.code.run
Your Nightscout URL is defined in Azure by your Web app name, as shown in your App services.
It usually looks like: https://yoursitename.azurewebsites.net
Your Nightscout URL is defined in Fly.io by the app variable in your fly.toml file.
You can also find it in your Dashboard.
It usually looks like: https://yoursitename.fly.dev
Your Nightscout URL is defined in FreeDNS.
You can find it in Status - Hostname.
Dexcom
You need at least one follower to use Dexcom Share.
Hint
If you use a DIY closed loop system it is recommended that you let it upload to Nightscout instead of importing data using Dexcom Share and the bridge plugin.
On your master phone, touch the Share icon, enable Sharing. If you have no follower, add one. You can also invite yourself.
Verify, update or add these variables:
BRIDGE_USER_NAME BRIDGE_PASSWORD BRIDGE_SERVER
You need to add bridge in the ENABLE variable. Do not delete other entries, just add bridge after a space.
MOST COMMON ERRORS
The most common error on initial Nightscout setups is that people incorrectly use an old account or an old password. To test your username and password, go to Dexcom’s Clarity page (check here for USA accounts and here for the others) and try logging in to your Dexcom account. If your account info isn’t valid, or you don’t see any data in your Clarity account… you need to figure out your actual credentials before moving ahead. See here for troubleshooting tips and information on your Dexcom account.
Password
Some people have had problems with their bridge connecting when their Dexcom passwords are entirely numeric. If you have connection issues in that case, try changing your password to something with a mix of numbers and letters.
Medtronic CareLink
Warning
The mmconnect plugin is NOT functional anymore with recent pumps (7xx) in cloud Nightscout sites.
Hint
A new plugin is under test with the development branch of Nightscout… stay tuned!
You can use an Android phone with a private version of xDrip+. See here how to set it up.
Medtronic 600 Series with uploader
You can also use this QR code generator and the menu item Scan NS-Autoconfig QR Code to copy the information.
For hosted Nightscout you’ll find the QR code generator in Uploaders, select the HTTP tab.
You might want to setup additional fields for your pump.
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Mind the syntax!
https://API_SECRET@my_nightscout_url/api/v1/
my_nightscout_url will depend on where your site is hosted (see top of this page)
You will find your API_SECRETin your site variables.
Here is how it will look like for some vendors:
https://API_SECRET@yoursite.herokuapp.com/api/v1/
https://API_SECRET@yoursite.up.railway.app/api/v1/
https://API_SECRET@yoursite.guest.t1pal.com/api/v1/
https://API_SECRET@yoursite.10be.de/api/v1/
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Look here.
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