# HTTP Canarytoken
# What is an HTTP Canarytoken
When you create a HTTP based Canarytoken, the system gives you a URL.
Anyone attempting to browse to this URL will generate an alert.
Why does this matter? Once you are able to get an alert for a web-based Canarytoken, or a DNS based Canarytoken, you have the building blocks for squillions of possible tripwires.
# Creating an HTTP Canarytoken
Head on over to canarytokens.org (opens new window) and select Web bug
:
Enter your email address along with a reminder that will be easy to understand then click Create:
Copy the URL and place it somewhere useful.