For update notifications, which URLs will PRTG call in order to contact the Paessler web servers?
Created on Nov 17, 2011 5:01:02 PM by
Last change on Nov 17, 2011 5:02:12 PM by
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This article applies to PRTG Network Monitor 9 or later
How PRTG's Automatic Update Notifications Work
PRTG's automatic update downloads and notifications are powerful features that help you keep your PRTG installation up-to-date easily. With each new version we provide new features and bug fixes.
Which Domains does PRTG Connect To?
To find out if there is a new version available PRTG sends an HTTP request once every 24 hours (and once per restart) to:
http://updatecheck.paessler.com
If the update check finds a new version or if a user clicks on Download Now on the "Auto Update" page, PRTG will connect to
https://autoupdate.paessler.com
to find out if the license key is entitled for a free update. If yes, it will download the update from one of our download servers, usually
Can I Use a Proxy?
By default, PRTG will try to use a direct internet connection. If a proxy is mandatory in your network, please log in to the PRTG web interface and configure your proxy settings in the "System & Website" settings. For details about proxy settings, please see PRTG Manual: System Administration—System and Website
Can I Block this Traffic?
You could block this traffic by adding entries to the local hosts file that point to a non existent IP.
But this will kill the update notification and auto-update functionality, of course.
See Also
Which servers does PRTG connect to for Software Auto-Update and for Activation?
Created on Nov 17, 2011 5:20:49 PM by
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