Frequently asked questions
What is Website Error Monitoring?
Website Error Monitoring is a service that continuously checks your website for problems and errors. It alerts you when issues are detected, ensuring you're the first to know if your site becomes unavailable or experiences other problems.
How does the Website Error Monitoring service work?
The service works in three simple steps: 1) Sign up with your name, email, and password. 2) Enter your site URL to set up monitoring. 3) Receive alerts via email, SMS, or Slack whenever your website has errors or problems.
From how many locations does Uptimia monitor websites?
Uptimia monitors websites from 171 locations worldwide, spanning six continents. This broad network provides a comprehensive view of your website's performance across different countries and regions.
What types of issues can Website Error Monitoring detect?
The service can detect various issues including HTTP errors, timeouts, SSL certificate problems, DNS issues, UDP and TCP errors, ping failures, domain expiration, and email-related problems.
How often does the monitoring service check my website?
The website uptime and availability monitoring tool can check your website as frequently as every 30 seconds.
Do I need to install anything on my website for the monitoring to work?
No, you don't need to install anything. Simply enter your website URL, and the monitoring service will take care of the rest.
How does Uptimia ensure the reliability of its monitoring service?
Uptimia uses a triple-check system from different geographic locations when a problem is suspected. Alerts are only sent if all three secondary checks detect an issue. Additionally, Uptimia operates across two datacenters to eliminate single points of failure.
What kind of reports does the monitoring service provide?
The service provides daily, weekly, or monthly monitoring reports on the status of your monitored websites. These reports can be customized with your company's colors and logo.
What information is provided for troubleshooting when an error is detected?
For root-cause analysis, the service provides detailed information including an error screenshot, error type, response time, response body, response headers, traceroute, and more.
Which notification methods are available for alerts?
Alerts can be received through various channels including email, SMS, Slack, WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and many other tools.