Create Watches

This is a Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Watch in Xray. To learn more about Watches, click here.

1. Navigate to Xray → Watches & Policies.
2. Click New Watch.
3. In the New Watch window, enter a unique name for the Watch (e.g., "Critical Security Watch").
4. (Optional) Add a description to specify the Watch’s purpose.
5. Click Add Resources.
6. Select one or more of the following:
   • Repositories
   • Builds
   • Release Bundles
   • Projects
7. Click Apply.

Attach Policies to the Watch

A Watch must be linked to one or more policies that define security and compliance rules. For more information, see Create Policies.

Best Practices for Watches in Xray

• Use Separate Watches for Different Environments – Apply different policies for development, staging, and production.
• Limit Watches to Critical Resources – Avoid excessive monitoring on temporary or non-production repositories.
• Integrate with CI/CD Pipelines – Automatically fail builds that violate security policies.
• Regularly Review and Update Watches – Keep Watch configurations aligned with evolving security and compliance needs.