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 22 May 2026
DigitalOcean Monitoring is a free, opt-in service that helps you track Droplet resource usage, view performance metrics, and receive alerts. The DigitalOcean metrics agent is an open-source Go utility that collects and sends system metrics to DigitalOcean to enable features such as usage graphs, alerts, and custom metrics.
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.