Monitor Types
Choose the right monitoring type for your specific needs. Each type offers unique features and configuration options.
Common Features Across All Monitor Types
- ✓Multi-region monitoring (15 locations)
- ✓Configurable check frequency (10s - 60min)
- ✓Instant notifications on status changes
- ✓Historical uptime and response time data
HTTP/HTTPS Monitoring
Monitor websites, APIs, and web services with advanced options
Key Features
- •Custom request methods (GET, POST, etc.)
- •Request headers and body
- •Response validation
- •SSL certificate expiration monitoring
- •Follow redirects
- •Authentication support
TCP Port Monitoring
Check if specific ports are open and accepting connections
Key Features
- •Any TCP port (1-65535)
- •Connection timeout settings
- •Database servers
- •Mail servers
- •Custom services
- •Game servers
Ping Monitoring (ICMP)
Monitor server availability using ICMP ping
Key Features
- •Basic connectivity check
- •Response time monitoring
- •Packet loss detection
- •Network latency tracking
- •Server uptime monitoring
- •Infrastructure monitoring
Not Sure Which Monitor Type to Use?
For websites and APIs: Use HTTP/HTTPS monitoring for comprehensive checks including response validation and SSL certificate monitoring
For databases and services: Use TCP monitoring to ensure ports are accessible
For server availability: Use Ping monitoring for basic connectivity checks