Game server monitors

Game monitors query a game server using GameDig and report whether it responds. They work with dozens of protocols (Source engine, Minecraft, Battlefield, ARK, Rust, and more — see the GameDig game list for supported IDs).

Create a game monitor

1. Open Uptime and click Create monitor.
2. Pick Game server as the monitor type.
3. Fill in:
   • Host — the server address (IP or hostname, no protocol).
   • Port — the query port the server uses.
   • Game ID — the GameDig ID (for example minecraft, csgo, rust).
4. Set the check interval and click Create monitor.

What "up" means

The monitor is up when GameDig gets a query response before the timeout. A failed query — connection refused, no response, or wrong protocol — flips the monitor to down.

Notes

• The query port is usually different from the client connect port. Check your game's documentation.
• Some servers block frequent queries. Start with a conservative interval (at least 1 minute) if you are rate-limited.