Using Performance Tracker to Detect Server Errors Across Your APIs

Understanding the Uptime API

Key Features of Uptime API

• Real-time monitoring with 60-second check intervals
• Customizable alert notifications via email, SMS, webhook, and Slack
• Performance metrics including response time, uptime percentage, and error rates
• Historical data and trend analysis for informed decision-making
• SSL certificate monitoring and expiration alerts
• Keyword monitoring for content validation
• Multi-location monitoring for global coverage

Types of Monitoring Offered

Supported Monitoring Types

• HTTP/HTTPS APIs
• Public APIs
• Private APIs
• Keyword-based monitoring
• Custom status codes
• Response time tracking

Notification Channels for Immediate Alerts

Available Notification Channels

• Email
• SMS
• Webhook
• Slack

Example API Responses

Monitoring Status

{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "monitor": {
            "id": "mon_123456",
            "name": "API Health Check",
            "url": "https:\/\/api.example.com\/health",
            "status": "up",
            "uptime": 99.95,
            "response_time": 245,
            "last_check": "2024-03-20T10:30:00Z",
            "ssl_status": "valid",
            "ssl_expiry": "2025-01-15T00:00:00Z"
        }
    }
}

Alert Configuration

{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "alert": {
            "id": "alert_789",
            "name": "Downtime Alert",
            "type": "email",
            "recipients": [
                "[email protected]"
            ],
            "conditions": {
                "status": "down",
                "duration": "5 minutes"
            },
            "enabled": true
        }
    }
}

Performance Metrics

{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "metrics": {
            "uptime_24h": 99.98,
            "uptime_7d": 99.95,
            "uptime_30d": 99.92,
            "avg_response_time": 234,
            "max_response_time": 1250,
            "min_response_time": 89,
            "total_checks": 1440,
            "successful_checks": 1439,
            "failed_checks": 1
        }
    }
}

Use Cases for Uptime API

1. E-commerce Platforms Monitoring Payment APIs

2. SaaS Applications Ensuring Service Availability

3. Mobile Apps Monitoring Backend Services

4. Financial Services Tracking Critical APIs

5. Healthcare Systems Monitoring Patient Data APIs

6. Gaming Platforms Monitoring Real-Time Services

7. IoT Applications Monitoring Device Connectivity

Frequently Asked Questions

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