ImageKit is a comprehensive image optimization and transformation service that offers real-time image processing, CDN delivery, and media management. This guide will help you configure ImageKit for storing and optimizing screenshots from your monitoring tasks.
About ImageKit
ImageKit provides automatic image optimization, format conversion, dynamic transformations, and global CDN delivery. Perfect for fast, optimized screenshot storage.
Features and benefits
Real-time optimization
Automatic image optimization, format conversion, and quality adjustment based on device and browser capabilities.
Dynamic transformations
Apply resize, crop, watermark, and filters on-the-fly via URL parameters.
Global CDN
Fast image delivery through a global CDN network with intelligent caching and compression.
Media management
Complete digital asset management with folders, tags, metadata, and version control.
Step 1: Create ImageKit Account
Sign up for a free or paid ImageKit account:
- Visit https://imagekit.io/registration
- Create your account with email and password
- Verify your email address
- Complete the onboarding process
Step 2: Get API Credentials
Obtain your API keys from the ImageKit dashboard:
- Log in to your ImageKit dashboard
- Navigate to Developer → API Keys in the sidebar
- Copy your Public Key, Private Key, and URL Endpoint
- Store these credentials securely – you will need them for configuration
Security note
Never expose your Private Key in client-side code. Keep it secure in your server environment only.
Step 3: Configure Upload Channel
Set up ImageKit in your tracking application:
- Go to Upload Channels in your admin panel
- Click "Add New Channel"
- Select "ImageKit" as the channel type
- Fill in the required credentials:
- Public Key: Your ImageKit public API key
- Private Key: Your ImageKit private API key
- URL Endpoint: Your ImageKit URL endpoint (e.g. https://ik.imagekit.io/your_id)
- Configure optional settings (folder, tags, file naming)
- Test the connection and save
Optional configuration
- Folder: Organize uploads in specific folders (e.g. screenshots, tracking-data)
- Tags: Add tags for better organization (comma-separated)
- File naming: Custom file naming pattern using variables like {task_name}, {date}, etc.
- Custom metadata: Add custom metadata fields for enhanced file management
Configuration example
Public Key: pk_abc123...
Private Key: private_xyz789...
URL Endpoint: https://ik.imagekit.io/your_account_id
Folder: screenshots
Tags: tracking, automated, task-screenshotsPricing and limits
Free plan
- 20GB storage
- 20GB bandwidth
- 20MB max file size (images)
- 100MB max file size (videos)
- Unlimited transformations
Paid plans
- 40MB max file size (images)
- 2GB max file size (videos)
- Higher storage and bandwidth
- Advanced features
- Priority support
Troubleshooting
Connection test fails
- Verify your Public Key, Private Key, and URL Endpoint are correct
- Ensure your API keys have upload permissions
- Check if your ImageKit account is active and in good standing
- Verify there are no firewall restrictions blocking API calls
Upload failures
- Check if the file size exceeds your plan limits
- Ensure the file format is supported by ImageKit
- Verify the folder path exists or can be created
- Check your account's storage and bandwidth limits
File organization issues
- Use forward slashes (/) for folder paths, not backslashes
- Folder names should not contain special characters except hyphens and underscores
- Ensure custom metadata fields are created in ImageKit dashboard before use
Additional resources
Tokens cost
ImageKit uploads cost 3 additional tokens per upload. This includes image optimization, CDN delivery, and all transformations applied to your screenshots.
Setup complete
Once configured, your tracking tasks will automatically upload screenshots to ImageKit with real-time optimization and global CDN delivery. You can view and manage all uploaded files in your ImageKit Media Library.
Set up ImageKit uploads
Configure ImageKit integration for optimized screenshot storage and delivery.
Add upload channel
