How to Create Checks
Create an Uptime check to start monitoring an endpoint’s latency, uptime, and SSL certificate.
Uptime How-Tos
Generated on 21 Apr 2025
DigitalOcean Uptime is a monitoring service that checks the health of any URL or IP address. Use Uptime to monitor the latency, uptime, and SSL certificates of any website or host, and receive email or Slack alerts at thresholds you choose.
Getting Started
How to Create Alerts
Create an Uptime alert to receive notifications via email and Slack when a check is failing.
How to View the Uptime Check Dashboard
View the Uptime check dashboard for information on uptime, latency, and SSL certificates, as well as for configuring alerts.
Check Management
How to Edit Checks
Edit an Uptime check to change endpoint details, check type, and regions.
How to Destroy Checks
Delete an Uptime check and any alerts associated with it.