Ping
Ping shows if the server responds at the basic network level.
When to use
- When you need to quickly understand if the server or network device is alive.
- When basic network availability check is sufficient without web application analysis.
When to choose another type
- If you need to check a specific website or API, better use HTTP.
- If the server doesn't respond to ICMP due to security policy, Port is more useful.
Form fields
| Field | What it means | What to specify | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Name of the check in the list and notifications. | Specify which server or node you are checking. | Main server |
| Group | Allows assigning the task to a project or section. | Select a group if you want to keep project tasks together. | Main project |
| Host | Server or device address for Ping check. | Specify IP address or domain name accessible from the check network. | 203.0.113.10 |
| Timeout | How long to wait for a response before error. | Select a value that covers typical network delays. | 10 seconds |
| Interval | How often to perform the check. | Select frequency based on node importance. | 5 minutes |
| Allowed check points | From which points the Ping will be performed. | Leave all points if no special scenario is needed. | All check points |
| Notification channels | Where to send problem and recovery messages. | Check channels where you actually read notifications. | Telegram and email |
| Reports | Periodic task summaries. | Enable if you want an overview without manual panel login. | Weekly report |
When the alert will come
The alert will come if the host stops responding to Ping within the selected timeout.
Notification settings
For each notification channel in the task, you can set additional parameters. They only apply to DOWN events.
| Parameter | What it does |
|---|---|
| Enabled | Allows or disables sending notifications via this channel for this task. |
| Delay for PRO | Delays the first DOWN notification by the selected time (up to 12 hours). Convenient to avoid alerts for short-term failures. |
| Repeat after PRO | Periodically repeats the notification while the task remains in DOWN status (up to 1 hour between repeats). Suitable when it's important not to miss a prolonged failure. |
"Delay" and "Repeat" parameters do not affect UP events and recovery notifications.