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Vultr Automated Instance Setup Checks

The moment a new instance spins up on Vultr, WebRun checks whether automatic backups and a firewall group are attached, logs the result to Airtable for every instance, and creates a Notion task only when backups or the firewall are missing.

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Runs on WebRun · Strict Lockdown policy
Runs automatically when a new instance is created WebRunorchestrates each step
1 Vultr check backups and firewall
2 Airtable log the result
3 Notion create a task on anything missing
In short

How do I make sure every new Vultr instance has backups and a firewall configured?

WebRun checks every new Vultr instance the moment it's created, confirming automatic backups and a firewall group are attached. It logs the result to Airtable for every instance and creates a Notion task only when backups or the firewall are missing, so an unprotected instance always gets a visible, actionable gap to close.

  • Every new instance gets a backups and firewall check automatically
  • Only instances with a real gap create a Notion task
  • A full setup record builds up in Airtable for every instance

Built for DevOps teams · cloud infrastructure admins · platform engineers · small hosting operators

Step by step

What does WebRun do on every run?

The exact actions WebRun takes, in order - in plain language, so you can adjust anything.

  1. WebRun signs in and gets to work

    Opens my.vultr.com in a real browser with your saved login - no setup, no API keys.

  2. 1
    Vultr - check backups and firewall
    vultr.com
    WebRun in Vultr: check backups and firewall
    WebRun opens Vultr to check backups and firewall.
    • Open the new instance in the Vultr control panel
    • Check whether automatic backups are enabled and a firewall group is attached
    • Record a pass or fail for each item

    Done when The new instance has a checked status for backups and firewall.

  3. 2
    Airtable - log the result
    airtable.com
    WebRun in Airtable: log the result
    WebRun opens Airtable to log the result.
    • Log the result as a new record with the instance name, region, and checklist outcome
    • Keep a running history of every instance created

    Done when Every new instance this run has an Airtable record.

  4. 3
    Notion - create a task on anything missing
    notion.so
    WebRun in Notion: create a task on anything missing
    WebRun opens Notion to create a task on anything missing.
    • If backups or the firewall are missing, create a task on the infrastructure board naming the instance and the exact gap
    • Leave passing instances off the board

    Done when A Notion task exists only for instances missing a safeguard.

Run settings

How is each run configured?

Starting pageWhere Chrome opens at the start of each run
my.vultr.com
ScheduleRuns automatically on this cadence
Runs automatically when a new instance is created
DeliveryHow each run's result reaches you
Setup checklist · Notion
OutputWhat each run produces - A pass or fail checklist for backups and firewall on every new instance, logged with a Notion task on anything missing.
Checklist
Setup & safety

Secure by default

Connect once, stays signed in

WebRun signs in once and keeps each session in a persistent environment, so every run picks up right where it left off.

Your credentials stay in your own private environment - WebRun never stores your passwords.
Strict Lockdown

Every action is checked against this policy before it runs.

Domains ALLOWLIST
Typed input ALLOW
Shell command BLOCK
File uploads BLOCK
Runs in a contained environment More on policies
Good to know

Questions, answered

Will it enable backups or attach a firewall for me?

No. WebRun only checks and records the status. Turning on backups or attaching a firewall group always stays a manual step in the Vultr control panel.

Does it check every instance or just the big ones?

Every instance. It runs the same checklist the moment any new instance spins up on the account, regardless of its size.

What happens to instances that pass every check?

They're logged in Airtable for the record but don't get a Notion task, so the board only ever shows instances that actually need a fix.

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