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How to configure custom health checks in Xano?

Discover the ins and outs of setting up custom health checks in Xano. Monitor your API's performance like a pro, boost its reliability, and keep the system running smoothly with easy-to-follow steps.

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Overview

Configuring custom health checks in Xano is a smart way to keep your APIs running smoothly. It involves setting up specific endpoints to watch different parts of your API, like how fast it responds, how often it errors out, and if all resources are available. Doing this lets you spot issues early and ensure everything works right. Dive in to learn about crafting personalized health checks, linking them with monitoring tools, and setting up automated alerts to catch problems before they blow up. This guide breaks down the steps you need to set up and manage custom health checks in Xano effectively.

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How to configure custom health checks in Xano?

Step 1: Navigate to the Health Checks Section

  • Log in to your Xano dashboard.
  • From the main menu, select "Settings".
  • Head over to the "Health Checks" tab.

Step 2: Add a New Health Check

  • Click on the "Add Health Check" button.
  • Give your health check a unique name so you can easily identify it later.

Step 3: Define the Criteria

  • In the criteria section, pick or type in the kind of criteria you need (like uptime, response time, etc.).
  • Set up the specific parameters for the criteria you chose, such as threshold values or specific endpoints to be checked.

Step 4: Set the Frequency

  • Decide how often you want the health check to run (every 5 minutes, hourly, daily, you name it).
  • Save your frequency settings.

Step 5: Configure Notifications

  • Choose if you want to get notifications when a health check fails.
  • Enter the email addresses or webhook URLs where you want the alerts to go.
  • Set up the conditions for when notifications should be sent (like after one failure or multiple consecutive failures).

Step 6: Save and Activate

  • Double-check all your settings to make sure everything's correct.
  • Hit the "Save" button to lock in your health check.
  • Flip the switch to activate your new health check.

Step 7: Monitor Health Check Results

  • Go back to the "Health Checks" tab to keep an eye on the status and results of your health checks.
  • Use the dashboard to view logs, performance metrics, and analyze the results of the health checks.

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