Knowledge base
A little help. A clearer setup.
Find the guide for your source, app or account.
39 guide topics
Advanced Debugging
Start by checking where data stops: your source app, the connection to Nightscout, or the display app.
Apple Watch
Looking to use Apple Watch with Nightscout Pro?
APS Users, Read This First
If you are using an Automated Pancreas System (APS) such as Loop, Trio, iAPS, or AAPS, this page is important and will save you time and frustration.…
Config Vars
Configuration variables, often referred to as Config Vars, control how your Nightscout site behaves, what features are enabled, and how information is…
Connect Dexcom G7 and G6 to Nightscout
Connect Dexcom G7 or G6 to Nightscout through a working Dexcom Share account and Pro Connect. Check regional support, data coverage and connection logs.
Connect FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 to Nightscout
Set up FreeStyle Libre 2, Libre 3 or Libre 3 Plus with Nightscout using a working LibreLinkUp follower account and Pro Connect.
Connect Medtronic CareLink to Nightscout
Connect eligible Medtronic CareLink data to Nightscout with Pro Connect. Check live data, authenticate securely and troubleshoot missing readings.
Connectivity Issues
Start by checking where data stops: your source app, the connection to Nightscout, or the display app.
Creating your profile
Your Nightscout profile contains the key settings used to interpret and display your glucose data. These settings influence trends, calculations, and…
Data Interpretation for Clinicians
For information about sharing your Pro setup with a clinic, start with the account security and data-flow guides.
Data Sync Problems
Start by checking where data stops: your source app, the connection to Nightscout, or the display app.
FitBit
Looking to use FitBit with Nightscout Pro?
Garmin
Looking to use Garmin with Nightscout Pro?
How Clinicians Can Use Nightscout
For information about sharing your Pro setup with a clinic, start with the account security and data-flow guides.
How Data Flows Through Nightscout
Understanding how data moves through Nightscout makes setup and troubleshooting much easier. This page explains the flow at a high level. The basic…
How to share data with your clinic
For information about sharing your Pro setup with a clinic, start with the account security and data-flow guides.
Loop Caregiver
The connection depends on your existing APS setup and the app you use.
Loop Follow
Start with how data reaches your Nightscout site and how access is controlled.
Loop Remote Command Errors
The connection depends on your existing APS setup and the app you use.
Loop Remote Commands
The connection depends on your existing APS setup and the app you use.
M5 Stack
Looking to use M5 Stack with Nightscout Pro?
Managing Multiple Patients
For information about sharing your Pro setup with a clinic, start with the account security and data-flow guides.
Monitoring Multiple Users
Start with how data reaches your Nightscout site and how access is controlled.
Nightscout compatibility: CGMs, pumps and apps
Check Nightscout compatibility for Dexcom, FreeStyle Libre, Medtronic CareLink and other sources. Choose a data connection, follower app and display.
Nightscout Reports
For information about sharing your Pro setup with a clinic, start with the account security and data-flow guides.
Nightscout URL: find and connect your site
Find your exact Nightscout URL, create a hosted site, choose the right address for uploader and follower apps, and check that readings are arriving.
Secure Data Sharing
Start with how data reaches your Nightscout site and how access is controlled.
Security and Access Explained Simply
Nightscout contains sensitive health data, so understanding how access works is important. This page explains security and access in plain English. You…
Set up Nightscout: create your account and site
Set up a Nightscout Pro account, review hosting prices, create your Nightscout site and confirm that your glucose source is connected.
Setting Alerts and Notifications
Start with how data reaches your Nightscout site and how access is controlled.
Sharing Data with Others
Start with how data reaches your Nightscout site and how access is controlled.
Shuggah (Follower)
Start with how data reaches your Nightscout site and how access is controlled.
Sugar Pixel
Looking to use Sugar Pixel with Nightscout Pro?
Tidbyt
Looking to use Tidbyt with Nightscout Pro?
Understanding Master Uploads
When using Nightscout Pro, it’s important to understand the concept of “Master Uploader” and how it works within your diabetes management system. This…
What is a Follower?
Start with how data reaches your Nightscout site and how access is controlled.
What is Nightscout? Hosting and apps explained
Learn what Nightscout does, how a Nightscout server connects to uploaders and follower apps, and what managed Nightscout hosting includes.
What’s Included?
Nightscout Pro is designed to make Nightscout accessible, reliable, and easy to use for people around the world. This page explains what is included in…
xDrip+ (Follower)
Start with how data reaches your Nightscout site and how access is controlled.