Monitor Types Explained

Statly supports several monitor types for different use cases.

HTTP/HTTPS Monitor

The most common type. Sends an HTTP request and checks:

• Response status code matches expected (e.g., 200)
• Response time is within threshold
• Optional: Response body contains expected text

Best for: Websites, APIs, webhooks

TCP Monitor

Opens a TCP connection to verify a port is accessible.

Best for: Databases, mail servers, custom services

DNS Monitor

Queries DNS servers to verify records resolve correctly.

• Check A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT records
• Verify record values match expected

Best for: Ensuring DNS propagation, monitoring DNS health

WebSocket Monitor

Establishes a WebSocket connection and optionally sends/receives messages.

Best for: Real-time applications, chat services, live data feeds

Error Rate Monitor

Integrates with Statly Observe to monitor error rates from your application.

Best for: Application health, exception monitoring