How to Connect Nightscout with MyTracky

MyTracky allows you to connect your Nightscout account to seamlessly sync and view your glucose data in one place. To enable this integration, you'll need two pieces of information from your Nightscout setup:

• Your Nightscout URL
• Your Nightscout API Secret

This guide will walk you through the complete setup process.

What is Nightscout?

Nightscout is an open-source platform that allows people using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices to view, store, and share their glucose data in real time. If you already use Nightscout, you can connect it to MyTracky to make your glucose information available within the app.

Before You Begin

Please ensure that:

• You have an active Nightscout instance (for example: https://yourname.herokuapp.com or https://nightscout.yourdomain.com)
• You have access to your Nightscout administration settings.
• You know or can generate your Nightscout API Secret.

Step 1: Find Your Nightscout URL

Your Nightscout URL is the web address you use to access your Nightscout dashboard.

Examples:

• https://johnsmith.herokuapp.com
• https://nightscout.example.com
• https://mycgmdata.com

Important: Enter only the base URL. Do not include /api/v1 or any additional paths.

Correct:

• https://nightscout.example.com

Incorrect:

• https://nightscout.example.com/api/v1
• https://nightscout.example.com/entries

Step 2: Locate Your API Secret

The API Secret is used to securely authenticate MyTracky with your Nightscout account.

If You Already Know Your API Secret

Simply copy it and keep it ready for the next step.

If You Need to Find or Generate It

1. Log in to your Nightscout hosting provider or server.
2. Locate the environment variable named API_SECRET.
3. Copy the value associated with API_SECRET.

Note: Depending on how Nightscout is hosted (Heroku, Railway, DigitalOcean, self-hosted, etc.), the steps to view environment variables may vary.

Security Tip

• Never share your API Secret with anyone.
• Treat it like a password.
• If you believe it has been exposed, generate a new API Secret immediately.

Step 3: Open MyTracky

1. Open the Tracky Health application.
2. Navigate to:
   • Profile
   • Data Sync
   • Nightscout Connect

You will see two fields:

• Nightscout URL
• API Secret

Step 4: Enter Your Details

Fill in the fields as follows:

After entering the details:

1. Tap Connect.
2. Wait a few moments while Tracky Health validates the connection.
3. If the details are correct, your Nightscout account will be linked successfully.

Troubleshooting

"Unable to Connect"

Please verify that:

• Your Nightscout URL is accessible in a browser.
• The URL does not contain /api/v1 or additional paths.
• Your API Secret is entered correctly.
• Your Nightscout instance is online.

"Invalid API Secret"

• Double-check the API Secret value.
• Ensure there are no extra spaces before or after the secret.
• If necessary, generate a new API Secret and try again.

No Data Appears After Connecting

• Confirm that your Nightscout instance contains glucose data.
• Wait a few minutes for the initial synchronization.
• Try reconnecting the integration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my API Secret stored securely?

Yes. Tracky Health uses your API Secret only to authenticate with your Nightscout account and establish a secure connection.

Can I change my Nightscout account later?

Yes. You can update your Nightscout URL and API Secret at any time from the Nightscout Integration settings.

Do I need a Nightscout account to use Tracky Health?

No. Nightscout integration is optional and intended for users who already use Nightscout for managing their CGM data.

Need Help?

If you're experiencing issues connecting your Nightscout account, please contact our support team and include:

• Your Nightscout URL (do not include the API Secret)
• A screenshot of any error message displayed in the app
• Your Tracky Health app version

We're here to help you get connected and make the most of your glucose data experience.