PRTG Manual: Context Menus
Right-click an object to view a context menu with many options for direct access to monitoring data and functions.
To view your browser's context menu, press the Ctrl key (Google Chrome) or the Shift key (Mozilla Firefox) while right-clicking. You then see the context menu of your browser instead of the context menu of PRTG. This is not possible with Internet Explorer.
Which options are available depends on the type of object that you select.
Action |
Description |
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Scan Now |
Perform an immediate scan of the object. This queries data for all objects underneath in the object hierarchy. |
Details |
Show the Overview tab of the object. For more information about the Overview tab, see the Knowledge Base: What options do I have to review my monitoring data in detail? |
Edit |
Which options are available depends on the type of object that you select. Hover over Edit to show the Edit menu. The following actions are available:
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Acknowledge Alarm |
This option is only available in the sensor context menu when you select a sensor in the Down or Down (Partial) status. You can acknowledge an alarm for the sensor. A sensor with an acknowledged alarm shows the Down (Acknowledged) status and does not trigger any more notifications. The following actions are available:
If the alarm condition still exists after this time period, the sensor shows the Down status again. When the alarm condition clears, the sensor usually returns to the Up status immediately with the next sensor scan. For more information about acknowledging an alarm, see section Alarms. |
Add Sensor |
Open a dialog that guides you through the process of adding a new sensor to the device. For more information, see section Add a Sensor. |
Auto-Discovery |
This option is only available for auto-discovery groups or devices that have the auto-discovery feature enabled. Hover over Auto-Discovery to show the Auto-Discovery menu. The following actions are available:
This option is not available on the hosted probe of a PRTG Hosted Monitor instance. |
Create Device Template |
This option is only available for devices. Open a dialog that guides you through the process of creating a new device template. The template is then available for the auto-discovery. For more information, see section Create Device Template. |
Recommend Now |
This option is only available if the Recommended Sensors Detection is enabled. Start an analysis to get sensor recommendations for the device. When PRTG finishes the analysis of the device, you see the recommended sensors in a table list on the device's Overview tab where you can directly add the respective sensors. |
Add Group |
This option is only available for probes and groups. Open a dialog that guides you through the process of adding a new group. For more information, see section Add a Group. |
Add Auto-Discovery Group |
This option is only available for probes and groups. Open a dialog that guides you through the process of adding a new auto-discovery group. PRTG creates a new group and runs an auto-discovery in your network to automatically add devices and sensors. For more information, see section Add an Auto-Discovery Group. This option is not available on the hosted probe of a PRTG Hosted Monitor instance. |
Add Device |
This option is only available for probes and groups. Open a dialog that guides you through the process of adding a new device. For more information, see section Add a Device. |
Sort Alphabetically |
Sort direct child objects in alphabetical order. PRTG stores the sorting order in the monitoring configuration. You cannot undo it. |
Delete |
Delete the object. PRTG asks for confirmation before it actually deletes an object. You cannot delete local probes or hosted probes. |
Clone |
Open a dialog that guides you through the process of cloning the object. For more information, see section Clone Object. |
Move |
Which options are available depends on the type of object that you select. Hover over Move to open the Move menu. The following actions are available:
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Pause |
Hover over Pause to open the Pause menu. The following actions are available:
To cancel an active maintenance window before the defined end date, change the time entry under Maintenance Ends to a date in the past. |
Resume |
This option is only available if the object already shows the Paused status or if it shows the Down status because of a simulated error. Click Resume to restart monitoring on the object. Use the date time picker to enter the date and time. The object automatically resumes monitoring after this time period. |
Simulate Error Status |
This option is only available for sensors. Manually set the sensor to the Down status. The Simulate Error Status option does not work for sensors that run on mini probes. |
Priority |
Hover over Priority to open the Priority menu. Define the priority of the object. For more information, see section Priority and Favorites. |
Priority/Favorite |
This option is only available for devices and sensors. Hover over Priority/Favorite to open the Priority/Favorite menu. Define the priority of the object or add/remove it from favorites. For more information, see section Priority and Favorites. |
Historic Data |
Hover over Historic Data to open the Historic Data menu. The following actions are available:
For more information, see the Paessler website: How to set up reports in PRTG in 5 easy steps. |
Device Tools |
This option is only available for devices. Hover over Device Tools to open the Device Tools menu. The following actions are available: This option is not available on the hosted probe of a PRTG Hosted Monitor instance.
This option is not available in PRTG Hosted Monitor. |
Find Duplicates |
This option is only available for devices. In your configuration, search for devices with the same IP address or DNS name as the selected device. |
Send Link by Email |
Send a link to the object by email. Click to create a new email with your system's standard email client. The email contains a direct link to the Overview tab of the object. |
Add Ticket |
Open the Add Ticket dialog. For more information, see section Tickets. |
KNOWLEDGE BASE
What options do I have to review my monitoring data in detail?
PAESSLER WEBSITE
How to set up reports in PRTG in 5 easy steps