Crypto Mining SMS Alerts

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Crypto Mining SMS Alerts

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Introduction

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Why SMS Alerts for Crypto Mining?

1. Immediate Notification: SMS messages are delivered instantly to your mobile device, ensuring you’re alerted the moment your mining rig goes offline.
2. Reliability: Unlike email notifications that can be delayed or filtered, SMS messages have a much higher delivery success rate.
3. 24/7 Monitoring: Receive alerts anytime, anywhere, even when you’re away from your mining setup.
4. Cost-Effective: SMS alerts are an affordable way to monitor multiple rigs simultaneously.

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Setting Up SMS Alerts for Your Mining Rig

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Step 1: Choose Your Monitoring Software

• Awesome Miner
• MinerStat
• Hive OS
• RaveOS
• Custom monitoring scripts

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Step 2: Configure Email Alerts in Your Monitoring Software

1. Set Up Alert Conditions:
   • Configure your monitoring software to send email alerts for critical events such as:
     • Rig offline/online status changes
     • High temperature warnings
     • Hash rate drops
     • Hardware failures
     • Network connectivity issues
2. Configure SMTP Settings:
   • Set up the SMTP server settings in your monitoring software to send emails.
   • Use your preferred email service (Gmail, Outlook, etc.) or your mining pool’s email service if available.

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Step 3: Set Up SBMG Email2SMS

1. Sign Up for SBMG Pro Plan:
   • If you haven’t already, sign up for an SBMG Pro plan which includes the Email2SMS feature.
   • You can find our plans and sign up here.
2. Configure Email2SMS:
   • Follow our Email2SMS setup guide to configure your SBMG account for email-to-SMS conversion.
3. Set Up Your Alert Email Address:
   • In your monitoring software, configure the alert recipient email address using the format: +[countrycode][phonenumber]@sbmg.app
   • For example: [email protected] (for a New Zealand number)

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Step 4: Test Your SMS Alerts

1. Trigger a Test Alert:
   • Manually trigger a test alert from your monitoring software (e.g., by disconnecting a miner or simulating a failure).
2. Verify SMS Delivery:
   • Check that you receive the SMS alert on your mobile device within seconds.
   • Verify that the alert contains all the necessary information about the issue.
3. Adjust Alert Settings:
   • Fine-tune your alert conditions and message content based on the test results.

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Advanced Configuration Options

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Multiple Recipients

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

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Alert Escalation

1. First-Level Alert: Sent to primary technician
2. Second-Level Alert: If not acknowledged within X minutes, sent to backup technician
3. Third-Level Alert: If still not resolved, sent to management

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Integration with Monitoring Dashboards

// Example API call to send SMS alert via SBMG API
const response = await fetch('https://api.sbmg.app/v1/messaging/send-sms', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    destinations: ['+64215551234'],
    message: 'CRITICAL: Mining rig #3 offline - Temperature: 95°C',
    source: 'MiningAlert'
  })
});

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Best Practices for Crypto Mining Alerts

1. Prioritize Alerts:
   • Set up different alert levels (Critical, Warning, Info) with appropriate notification methods.
2. Avoid Alert Fatigue:
   • Configure alerts only for truly important events to avoid being overwhelmed with notifications.
3. Include Actionable Information:
   • Ensure each SMS alert contains enough information to identify and potentially resolve the issue.
4. Regular Testing:
   • Test your alert system regularly to ensure it’s working properly.
5. Backup Notification Methods:
   • Consider setting up secondary notification methods (email, push notifications) as backup.

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Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. Check that your monitoring software is properly configured to send emails
2. Verify your Email2SMS address format is correct
3. Ensure your SBMG account has sufficient credits
4. Check your spam/junk email folder in case emails aren’t being processed

1. Verify your internet connection stability
2. Check your email service’s delivery times
3. Consider using SBMG’s API for more immediate alerts

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Conclusion

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Disclaimer