> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ilert.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ilert.com/integrations/inbound-integrations/dead-mans-snitch.md).
# Dead Man's Snitch Integration
Connect cron‑job monitoring with ilert for fast alerts and reliable incident response
Save time and reduce downtime by automatically sending [Dead Man's Snitch](https://deadmanssnitch.com/) alerts to ilert. Any missed cron‑job triggers will create or resolve alerts based on snitch statuses—helping your team stay on top of critical scheduled tasks and reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR).
## In ilert: Create a Dead Man's Snitch alert source
1. Go to **Alerting** → **Alert sources** and click **Create new alert source**.
2. Search for **Dead Man's Snitch**, click its tile, and click **Next**.
3. Give your alert source a name, optionally assign teams, and click **Next**.
4. Choose who gets notified: select **Use existing escalation policy** and pick a policy, or **Generate new escalation policy** to start with a basic one that notifies you first. Click **Next**.
Pick an existing escalation policy, or generate a basic one without leaving the wizard.
5. Select **Default grouping** and click **Continue setup**. It groups events by the alert key the integration sets; the other [grouping options](/alerting/configure-alerting/alert-sources.md#event-grouping) are easier to judge once events are arriving.
6. The next page shows more settings, such as notification priority and alert templates. Click **Finish setup** for now; you can change them later.
7. On the final page, ilert shows the integration key and URL for this alert source. You will need them later in this guide.
## In Dead Man's Snitch: Create a Webhook for a Snitch
1. Go to the **Integrations** tab in the top menu bar.
2. Click **Add** next to the **ilert** panel.
3. Paste the previously generated Dead Man's Snitch alert source URL into the **Integration URL** field.
4. Click **Save** to complete the integration setup.
## FAQ
**Will alerts in ilert be resolved automatically?**
Yes, as soon as Dead Man's Snitch is sending an snitch event with status set to healthy, corresponding alert in ilert will be resolved.
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