How do I disable process name collection in my metrics agent?
Disable process name collection in the metrics agent by updating the service configuration on your Droplet.
Monitoring Support
Generated on 14 Apr 2026
DigitalOcean Monitoring is a free, opt-in service that lets you track Droplet resource usage in real time, visualize performance metrics, and receive alerts via email or Slack to proactively manage your infrastructure’s health.
Why are my alerts not working on my Droplets?
Install the DigitalOcean metrics agent on each Droplet to enable Monitoring alerts.
How can I allowlist the DigitalOcean metrics agent with my firewall?
Configure your firewall to allow outbound traffic on ports 80 and 443 so the DigitalOcean metrics agent can report monitoring data.