Uptime monitoring
Monitor intervals and timing
Configure how often to check your services.
Overview
The check interval sets how often a monitor runs. Short intervals catch outages faster but produce more data and hit the target more often.
Available intervals
Available intervals vary by monitor type:
Uptime monitors
| Interval | Best for |
|---|---|
| 15 seconds | Ultra-critical services |
| 30 seconds | Critical production services |
| 1-5 minutes | Standard production monitoring |
| 10-15 minutes | Less critical services |
| 30 minutes | Development/staging environments |
PageSpeed monitors
PageSpeed checks use longer intervals (3 minutes to 1 week) since Lighthouse audits are resource-intensive.
Choosing an interval
Consider these factors when selecting an interval:
- Service criticality: Mission-critical services need shorter intervals
- Expected downtime impact: High-traffic sites benefit from faster detection
- Resource usage: Shorter intervals use more system resources
- False positive tolerance: Longer intervals reduce noise from brief glitches
Start with 3-minute intervals for most monitors. Decrease to 1 minute only for your most critical services.