User Interface

Overview of the CrossWatch web UI navigation and key settings.

Use the UI to connect providers, configure pairs, and run syncs.

Most setup problems come from Authentication, Pairs, or Metadata.

Main navigation

• Main

  • Start runs

  • Watch progress and logs

  • Use Refresh to re-check provider status

• Watchlist

  • Preview watchlist items

  • Requires a metadata provider and Watchlist syncing enabled

• Settings

  • Configure providers, pairs, scheduling, and UI options

• About

  • Version, links, and project info

Where to configure things

Most configuration lives under Settings. Use the pages below for details.

• Settings — everything in the Settings area

• Authentication — connect providers

• Configure Pairs — pair options and safety controls

• Scheduling — periodic runs

• Scrobble — real-time playback syncing

• Maintenance — debug level and cleanup tools

• HTTPS/TLS — UI TLS and certificates

Common workflows

Connect providers

1. Open Settings → Authentication

2. Connect what you need

3. Click Save

Providers show up in Pairs only after they connect.

Create a pair

1. Open Settings → Pairs

2. Create one pair first

3. Start one-way with one feature

Related: Syncing.

Run and validate

1. Go to Main

2. Run a sync

3. Fix mismatches in Analyzer or Editor

4. Run again

Related: Tools.

Saving and applying changes

• Use Save to persist changes

• If a run is active, changes apply on the next run

• Some settings require a restart (example: switching HTTP ↔ HTTPS)