PHP Heartbeat - Code Examples

Integrate MoniTao into your PHP scripts in just a few lines of code.

PHP remains the most used language for server scripts and scheduled tasks. Whether you use a framework (Laravel, Symfony) or vanilla PHP, MoniTao heartbeat integration is simple.

Here are several methods to send a heartbeat ping from PHP, from simplest to most robust.

Simple method: file_get_contents

The quickest method, perfect for simple scripts:

Robust method: cURL

More control over timeouts and errors:

Framework: Guzzle HTTP

If you're already using Guzzle in your project:

post('https://monitao.com/api/heartbeat/ping/YOUR_TOKEN', [\n    'timeout' => 10\n]);

FAQ - PHP Heartbeat

Can the ping slow down my script?

The ping takes a few milliseconds. If your script is time-critical, run the ping asynchronously or with a short timeout (2-3 sec). If the ping fails, your script continues.

Should I check the ping response?

Not required. If MoniTao doesn't receive the ping, it will alert. But checking the response lets you log ping errors on the application side.

How do I handle the case where MoniTao is down?

Use a short timeout (5-10 sec) and a try/catch. If the ping fails, log the error but let your script continue. MoniTao has 99.9%+ SLA.

Can I include data with the ping (duration, status)?

Yes! MoniTao accepts optional POST parameters like duration (in seconds) and status. Check the API documentation for details.

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