🌐 Domain Monitor

A powerful, self-hosted domain expiration monitoring system with multi-channel notifications

A modern PHP MVC application for monitoring domain expiration dates and sending notifications through multiple channels (Email, Telegram, Discord, Slack). Never lose a domain again with automated monitoring and timely alerts.

✨ Features

Core Features

📋 Domain Management - Add, edit, and monitor unlimited domains
🔍 Smart WHOIS/RDAP Lookup - Automatically fetches expiration dates and registrar information
🗂️ TLD Registry System - Built-in support for 1,400+ TLDs with IANA integration
🔔 Multi-Channel Notifications - Email, Telegram, Discord, and Slack support
👥 Notification Groups - Organize channels and assign domains flexibly
⚡ Real-time Dashboard - Overview of all domains and their status
📊 Notification Logs - Complete history of all sent notifications
🤖 Automated Monitoring - Cron-based checks with configurable intervals
🎨 Modern UI - Clean, responsive design with intuitive interface

Advanced Features

🔐 Secure by Default - Random passwords, database-backed sessions, prepared statements
🔔 User Notifications System - In-app notification center with real-time updates
📬 Smart Notifications - Welcome messages, upgrade alerts, domain warnings
🌐 Advanced Session Management - View all active sessions with geolocation and device tracking
🚨 Remote Session Termination - Logout any device immediately from anywhere
📈 Bulk Operations - Import, refresh, and manage multiple domains at once
🎯 Flexible Alerts - Customizable notification thresholds (60, 30, 21, 14, 7, 5, 3, 2, 1 days)
🔄 Auto WHOIS Refresh - Keep domain data up-to-date automatically
📱 Monitoring Controls - Enable/disable notifications per domain with alerts
🌍 RDAP Support - Modern protocol for faster, structured domain data
🏴 Geolocation Tracking - See location, ISP, and device info for all sessions

📋 Requirements

PHP 8.1 or higher
MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+
Composer
Apache/Nginx with mod_rewrite enabled
Cron support for automated checks
SMTP server for email notifications (optional)

🔐 Security

The application includes built-in authentication with secure practices:

🔑 Random Password Generation - Unique secure password created on installation
🛡️ Database-Backed Sessions - True session management with immediate remote logout
🌍 Session Tracking - Monitor all active sessions with location and device info
🚨 Remote Session Control - Terminate suspicious sessions from any device
💉 SQL Injection Protection - All queries use prepared statements
🔒 One-time Credentials - Admin password shown only once during setup
🍪 Secure Remember Me - Cryptographically secure 30-day tokens linked to sessions

⚠️ Important: Save your admin password during installation - it won't be shown again!

🚀 Quick Start

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/Hosteroid/domain-monitor.git
cd domain-monitor

2. Install Dependencies

composer install

3. Configure Environment

Copy the example environment file:

# Linux/Mac
cp env.example.txt .env

# Windows
copy env.example.txt .env

Edit .env and configure your settings:

# Database
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=domain_monitor
DB_USERNAME=root
DB_PASSWORD=your_password

Note:

The encryption key (APP_ENCRYPTION_KEY) will be automatically generated during web installation
Application name, URL, timezone, email settings, and monitoring schedules are configured through the web interface in Settings (not .env)

4. Create Database

Create a MySQL database:

CREATE DATABASE domain_monitor CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_unicode_ci;

5. Run Web Installer

Option A: Apache/Nginx (Recommended)

Configure your web server (see step 7 below), then visit your domain in a browser:

http://your-domain.com

You'll be automatically redirected to the installer.

Option B: PHP Built-in Server

php -S localhost:8000 -t public

Then visit: http://localhost:8000

The web installer will:

✅ Create all database tables
✅ Generate encryption key and save to .env
✅ Let you set admin email and password
✅ Show credentials on completion (save them!)

⚠️ IMPORTANT: The installer will display your admin credentials only once. Save them to a secure password manager!

6. Import TLD Registry Data (Optional but Recommended)

After logging in, go to TLD Registry page and click "Import TLDs" to download RDAP and WHOIS server data for 1,400+ TLDs from IANA.

Alternatively, use the CLI:

php cron/import_tld_registry.php

7. Configure Web Server

Apache

Make sure .htaccess is enabled. Your virtual host should point to the public directory.

Example configuration:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName domainmonitor.local
    DocumentRoot "/path/to/domain-monitor/public"
    
    <Directory "/path/to/domain-monitor/public">
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>
</VirtualHost>

PHP Built-in Server (Development)

php -S localhost:8000 -t public

Then visit: http://localhost:8000

🔧 Configuration

Application & Email Settings

All application and email settings are now managed through the Settings page in the web interface:

Navigate to Settings → Application tab
- Set application name, URL, and timezone
Navigate to Settings → Email tab
- Configure SMTP server (host, port, encryption)
- Set authentication credentials
- Configure from address and name

Example Email Settings:

SMTP Host: smtp.gmail.com
SMTP Port: 587
Encryption: TLS
Username: your-email@gmail.com
Password: your-app-password

Notification Channels

✈️ Telegram

Create a bot using @BotFather
Get your Chat ID using @userinfobot
Add the channel in the notification group settings

💬 Discord

Go to Server Settings → Integrations → Webhooks
Create a new webhook
Copy the webhook URL
Add it in the notification group settings

💼 Slack

Go to Slack App Settings
Enable Incoming Webhooks
Create a new webhook
Copy the webhook URL
Add it in the notification group settings

🌐 Webhook (Custom)

Send JSON payloads to any HTTP endpoint (e.g., n8n, Zapier, Make, your own API):

Go to Notification Groups → Edit → Add Channel
Choose "Webhook (Custom)"
Paste your endpoint URL (HTTPS recommended)
Click "Test Channel" to verify

Payload example sent on domain alerts:

{
  "event": "domain_expiration_alert",
  "message": "⚠️ WARNING: Domain 'example.com' expires in 7 days (January 30, 2026)!\n\nRegistrar: Example Registrar\nPlease renew soon.",
  "data": {
    "domain": "example.com",
    "domain_id": 123,
    "days_left": 7,
    "expiration_date": "2026-01-30",
    "registrar": "Example Registrar"
  },
  "sent_at": "2025-10-17T12:34:56Z"
}

Use this with n8n's "Webhook" trigger to start flows.

📅 Setting Up Cron Jobs

The application requires a cron job to check domains periodically.

💡 Pro Tip: The cron path is automatically detected! Go to Settings → System to copy the exact command for your installation.

Linux/Mac

crontab -e

Add this line (or copy from Settings → System):

0 9 * * * /usr/bin/php /your/actual/path/cron/check_domains.php

Windows

Use Task Scheduler:

Open Task Scheduler
Create Basic Task
Set trigger (e.g., Daily at 9:00 AM)
Action: Start a program
Program: C:\php\php.exe
Arguments: Copy from Settings → System tab (auto-detected path)

🧪 Testing Notifications

Before setting up the cron job, test your notification channels through the web interface:

Go to Settings → Email tab
Enter a test email address
Click "Send Test Email" to verify SMTP configuration
For Telegram/Discord/Slack, send a test from the notification group settings

📖 Usage Guide

Adding Domains

Navigate to Domains → Add Domain
Enter the domain name (e.g., example.com)
Optionally assign to a notification group
Click Add Domain

The system will automatically fetch WHOIS information.

Creating Notification Groups

Navigate to Notification Groups → Create Group
Enter a name and description
Click Create Group
Add notification channels (Email, Telegram, Discord, Slack)
Assign domains to the group

Monitoring

The Dashboard shows:

Total domains and their status
Domains expiring soon
Recent notifications sent

Notification Schedule

By default, notifications are sent at these intervals before expiration:

60 days (2 months)
30 days (1 month)
21 days (3 weeks)
14 days (2 weeks)
7 days (1 week)
5 days
3 days
2 days
1 day (tomorrow!)
When expired (immediate alert)

Configure Settings

All system settings are managed through the Settings page (/settings) in your browser:

Application Settings

Application Name: Customize the display name
Application URL: Base URL for links in emails
Timezone: Set your preferred timezone
User Registration: Enable/disable new user signups
Email Verification: Require email verification for new users

Email Settings

SMTP Configuration: Host, port, encryption
Authentication: Username and password
From Address: Email sender details

Monitoring Settings

Notification Schedule: Choose from presets or create custom
- Minimal: 30, 7, 1 days
- Standard: 60, 30, 21, 14, 7, 5, 3, 2, 1 days
- Frequent: 90, 60, 45, 30, 21, 14, 10, 7, 5, 3, 2, 1 days
- Business Focused: 60, 30, 14, 7, 3, 1 days
- Custom: Enter your own comma-separated days
Check Interval: How often to check domains
- Every 6 hours
- Every 12 hours
- Daily (24 hours)
- Every 2 days
- Weekly

System Settings

Auto-Detected Cron Path: Copy-paste ready cron commands with your actual installation path
Log File Locations: Find logs for troubleshooting

User Notifications

Stay informed with the in-app notification system:

Notification Center

Bell Icon: Top navigation shows unread count with animated indicator
Dropdown Preview: Quick view of 5 most recent unread notifications
Full Page: /notifications with complete history and management

Notification Types

📬 Welcome - Sent when you create an account or system is installed
⬆️ System Upgrade - Admins notified when system is updated (includes version & migration count)
🔴 Domain Expiring - Alerts based on your configured thresholds
⚠️ Domain Expired - Critical alerts for expired domains
🔄 Domain Updated - WHOIS data changes detected
🔐 New Login - Security alerts for new device logins
❌ WHOIS Failed - Lookup errors and issues

Notification Features

Filter by Status: Unread, Read, or All
Filter by Type: Domain, System, or Security notifications
Date Ranges: Today, This Week, This Month, All Time
Pagination: View 10, 25, 50, or 100 per page
Quick Actions: Mark as read, Delete, Mark all read, Clear all

Profile Management

Access your profile settings via the top-right user menu:

My Profile

Update full name and email
View account creation date
Check last login timestamp
Email verification status

Security

Change password securely
Password strength requirements
Security best practices

Active Sessions

View All Sessions: See every device where you're logged in
Session Details: Location (country, city), ISP, device type, browser
Country Flags: Visual indicators for each session location
Session Age: See when each session was created
Last Activity: Monitor recent activity per session
Remember Me Indicator: See which sessions have "remember me" enabled
Remote Logout: Terminate individual sessions or all other sessions
Instant Termination: Deleted sessions are logged out immediately

All settings are stored in the database and can be updated at any time through the web interface.

📁 Project Structure

Domain Monitor/
├── app/
│   ├── Controllers/        # Application controllers
│   ├── Models/            # Database models (User, Domain, SessionManager, etc.)
│   ├── Services/          # Business logic & services
│   │   ├── Channels/      # Notification channel implementations
│   │   └── NotificationService.php  # Notification creation & management
│   ├── Helpers/           # Helper classes for formatting & display logic
│   │   ├── LayoutHelper.php     # Global layout data (notifications, stats)
│   │   ├── DomainHelper.php     # Domain formatting & calculations
│   │   └── SessionHelper.php    # Session display formatting
│   └── Views/             # HTML views (pure display, no business logic)
├── core/                  # Core MVC framework
│   ├── DatabaseSessionHandler.php  # Database session storage
│   ├── SessionValidator.php        # Session validation middleware
│   ├── Auth.php           # Authentication helpers
│   └── ...
├── cron/                  # Cron job scripts
├── database/
│   └── migrations/        # Database migrations
├── public/                # Web root (index.php, assets)
├── routes/                # Route definitions
├── vendor/                # Composer dependencies
└── .env                   # Environment configuration

🔐 Security Considerations

Never commit .env - Contains sensitive credentials
Secure your web server - Point only the public directory to the web
Use strong database passwords
Enable HTTPS in production
Protect cron endpoints - Ensure cron scripts aren't web-accessible
Regular updates - Keep dependencies updated

🐛 Troubleshooting

WHOIS Lookup Fails

Some domain TLDs may not be supported
Check if the domain is valid and registered
Verify your server can make outbound connections

Notifications Not Sending

Check logs: logs/cron.log
Verify notification channel configuration in Settings → Email
Test email using the built-in test function in Settings
Check SMTP/API credentials in Settings

Database Connection Error

Verify database credentials in .env
Ensure MySQL service is running
Check if database exists

Cron Job Not Running

Verify cron syntax and paths
Check server logs
Test manually: php cron/check_domains.php

🐛 Bug Reports & Feature Requests

We welcome bug reports and feature requests! Please use GitHub Issues:

🐞 Report a Bug

Found a bug? Open an issue with:

Clear description of the issue
Steps to reproduce
Expected vs actual behavior
Environment details (PHP version, OS, etc.)

💡 Request a Feature

Have an idea? Submit a feature request with:

Clear description of the feature
Use case and benefits
Any implementation ideas

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome and appreciated! Here's how you can help:

How to Contribute

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
Make your changes
Test thoroughly
Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
Open a Pull Request

Development Guidelines

Follow PSR-12 coding standards
Write clear commit messages
Add comments for complex logic
Test your changes before submitting
Update documentation as needed

Areas for Contribution

🐛 Bug fixes
✨ New features
📝 Documentation improvements
🌍 Translations
🎨 UI/UX enhancements
⚡ Performance optimizations

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

TL;DR: Free to use for personal and commercial projects. Attribution appreciated but not required.

📧 Support & Community

💬 Discussions: GitHub Discussions
🐛 Issues: Bug Tracker
📖 Documentation: Wiki
⭐ Star the project if you find it useful!

💼 Created & Sponsored By

Hosteroid - Premium Hosting Solutions

This project is proudly created and maintained by Hosteroid, a leading provider of premium hosting solutions.

Services: Web Hosting • VPS • Dedicated Servers • Domain Registration

🌐 Website: hosteroid.uk
📧 Contact: support@hosteroid.uk

🙏 Acknowledgments

Created by Hosteroid
WHOIS/RDAP data from IANA
Built with modern PHP and love ❤️

📊 Project Stats

Made with ❤️ by Hosteroid

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CONTRIBUTING.md		CONTRIBUTING.md
LICENSE		LICENSE
README.md		README.md
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