HTTP Error Code Detection

Get alerted instantly when your site returns an error.

HTTP codes indicate the health of your site. A 500 error can mean a critical server problem.

MoniTao detects all HTTP error codes and alerts you before your users are impacted.

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  • 200 OK - seo.http_codes.code_200
  • 201 Created - seo.http_codes.code_201
  • 204 No Content - seo.http_codes.code_204

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  • 301 Moved Permanently - seo.http_codes.code_301
  • 302 Found - seo.http_codes.code_302
  • 304 Not Modified - seo.http_codes.code_304

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  • 400 Bad Request - seo.http_codes.code_400
  • 401 Unauthorized - seo.http_codes.code_401
  • 403 Forbidden - 403 Forbidden - Access denied
  • 404 Not Found - 404 Not Found - Page not found
  • 500 Internal Server Error - 500 Internal Server Error - Server error
  • 502 Bad Gateway - 502 Bad Gateway - Proxy problem
  • 503 Service Unavailable - 503 Service Unavailable - Service unavailable

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Use Cases

  • Detect 500 errors on a production site
  • Monitor API timeouts
  • Check that a page is not returning 404

Configuration

  1. Create an HTTP monitor for your URL
  2. Error codes are detected automatically
  3. Receive an alert as soon as an error occurs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which HTTP codes trigger an alert?

By default, any code >= 400 triggers an alert (client and server errors).

Can I ignore certain error codes?

Yes, you can configure accepted HTTP codes for each monitor.

How to distinguish a temporary error from a real problem?

MoniTao performs a double check before sending an alert.

Are redirects (301, 302) considered errors?

No, MoniTao automatically follows HTTP redirects.

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