Guide how to configurate Fast Check Https

Each test simulates the download of the page by a real customer. Collects uptime statistics of the site and sends alerts in case of troubles.

To set up site monitoring for Fast Check Https, follow these steps:

1. Select “Fast Check Https” as the monitoring type.

2. Enter the URL/Domain/IP of the website you want to monitor in the provided field.

3. Optionally, assign a task name for easy identification.

4. Set an interval for how often the check should be performed (e.g., every 3 minutes).

5. Adjust the timeout setting according to your preference. If a response is not received within this time, an alert will be triggered.

6. Add tags if needed for categorization and faster search within your monitored sites group.

7. Enable or disable options like full log, open stats, and web users monitoring according to your requirements: 

   • Full log: Allows saving every check result without grouping them.

   • Open stats: Share statistics and logs with other people, including unregistered users.

   • Web users monitoring: Monitor malware, social engineering, phishing, etc., according to Google Safe Browsing Advisory protocol.

8. Enable DNSBL if you want automatic domain verification presence in DNS blacklists. Notifications will be sent if your domain is found in a blacklist.

9. Set notifications for Domain Expiration and Certificate Expiration as per your needs.

To configure content monitoring for your site, follow these steps:

1. Content Check Keywords:

   • In the “Content check keywords” section, enter one or several comma-separated keywords that should be present or absent on the monitored page. These keywords define what you want to check for on the webpage. For example, if you’re monitoring an e-commerce site, you might use keywords like “add to cart,” “checkout,” or “product availability.”

2. Successful Check Condition:

   • Specify the conditions for a successful content check. The default option is “ANY keyword must be PRESENT on checked page.” This means that if any of the specified keywords are found on the page, the check will be considered successful. You can adjust this condition based on your specific requirements.

3. Save Configuration:

   • Click the “Save” button at the bottom right corner to apply your content monitoring settings.

Remember to tailor the keywords and conditions to match your monitoring goals. Regularly review and update these settings as needed to ensure effective monitoring of your website’s content.

To configure advanced settings for site monitoring, follow these steps:

1. Ignore HTTP Errors:

   • In the “Ignore http errors” section, you can specify HTTP error codes to ignore during checks. For example, you might want to exclude 401 (Unauthorized), 403 (Forbidden), or 503 (Service Unavailable) status codes from triggering alerts. Leave this field empty if you want to treat all HTTP status codes as errors.

2. Request Headers:

   • Under the “Request headers?” section, you can add new headers to your monitoring requests. Headers should be properly encoded. The “Content-Type” header defines the format of the request body. Common content types include: 

     • application/json

     • text/xml

     • application/x-www-form-urlencoded

     • text/plain (default)

   • Headers such as “Connection,” “Date,” and “Content-Length” are automatically handled, but you can override them if needed.

   • Make sure to follow proper encoding guidelines.

3. HTTP Method:

   • The default HTTP method is GET. It simulates a page download by a real customer and collects uptime statistics. If you’re unsure, the HEAD method is also suitable for testing accessibility; it loads only the headers of the page.

4. Follow Redirects:

   • Choose whether to follow redirects. If enabled, the monitoring will follow any HTTP redirects (e.g., from HTTP to HTTPS).

Remember to customize these settings based on your specific requirements and monitoring goals. Regularly review and adjust them as needed to ensure effective site monitoring.

Under the “Locations” tab, choose specific regions or “All world” to monitor from various geographical locations.

Choose Your Notification Preferences:

• In the “Subscribe all selected” section, you’ll find three options: 

  • “Up”: Select this if you want to receive notifications via email one month, 7 days, and 3 days before your domain expiration date.

  • “Down”: Choose this option to get notified when your domain name has already expired.

  • “Repeat”: Opt for this if you wish to receive daily alerts until the issue is resolved.

Uptime Reports:

• Under “Subscribe all selected,” choose the frequency of uptime reports: daily, weekly, or monthly.

• Enter an email address where these reports will be sent.

• Click “Save” to apply your settings.