Adding EC2 Start/Stop to an Uptime Monitoring Tool – The Why & How

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Hey Devs ?

As I was building

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, I realized something...

Most monitoring tools focus only on uptime — but cloud control matters too.

If I could monitor my server and start or stop the EC2 instance from the same dashboard, that would save time (and cost). So I built it.

Why Add EC2 Controls?

• Avoid logging into the AWS Console every time you need to reboot
• Turn off staging/dev servers when not in use
• Save $$$ on idle EC2 time
• React quickly when something goes wrong

How It Works (Under the Hood)


Instead of using Lambda, PulseGuard uses IAM Assume Role to securely access your AWS account.

• You create a role in your AWS account with permissions like ec2:StartInstances, StopInstances, etc.
• That role is assumable by PulseGuard's AWS identity
• When you press the start/stop button in the dashboard, PulseGuard assumes the role, executes the action, and returns the result

No permanent credentials are shared, and all activity is logged.

Bonus: It Integrates with Monitoring


You can monitor your server's uptime and control it — from the same dashboard.

It’s especially useful for short-lived dev or test environments.

Is It Secure?


. Here's how:

• You control the IAM role, permissions, and which instances are allowed
• PulseGuard uses AssumeRole with external ID for added security
• Only minimal EC2 permissions are needed (start/stop/reboot)
• Your servers are never exposed directly

If you're tired of switching between monitoring tools and AWS just to reboot or shut down your EC2 instances, give

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a try.

Would love feedback, ideas, or just to connect if you're building something similar ?

aws #cloud #monitoring #ec2 #devops #buildinpublic #indiehacker #nodejs #pulseguard

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