Set up automated checks

Configure automated domain monitoring so Httpeace continuously checks your domains without manual intervention.

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Understanding automation

What are automated checks?

Automated checks run on a schedule you define:

• Comprehensive health checks run automatically
• Reports are generated and saved to history
• Alerts are sent when issues are detected
• Track trends over time without manual work

Schedule options by plan

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Enabling automated checks

1. In the dashboard, go to Domains and click on the domain you want to automate
2. Find the Automated Checks section
3. In the Audit configuration section, select your schedule:
   • Weekly — Runs once per week
   • Daily — Runs once per day
   • No automation — Disables automation

The next check will be scheduled automatically and displayed on the domain details page.

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When to use each schedule

Weekly checks

Best for:

• Most websites and marketing sites
• Client domains in agency portfolios
• Non-critical infrastructure
• Staging and development environments

Daily checks

Best for:

• Production applications and critical infrastructure
• High-traffic websites
• SaaS platforms and APIs
• Domains requiring strict uptime monitoring

Manual checks only

Best for:

• Personal projects and blogs
• Low-priority domains
• Domains you're actively working on
• Testing and development sites

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What happens during automated checks

When an automated check runs:

1. Check starts — At the scheduled time (all times in UTC)
2. Comprehensive scan — All checks run (SSL, DNS, security headers, etc.)
3. Report generated — Results are saved to domain history
4. Alerts sent — If issues are detected and alerts are configured
5. Next check scheduled — Automatically scheduled for next period

Automated checks typically complete in 30-60 seconds. You can view progress in real-time on the domain page.

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Viewing automated check results

On the domains page

Each domain shows:

• Last check timestamp and status
• Overall health (Ok/Warning/Critical/Failed)
• Key pieces of information (e.g. domain expiry)

In report history

1. In the dashboard, go to Reports
2. Automated reports are marked
3. Click any report to see full details

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Best practices

1. Configure notifications first

Before enabling automation, ensure you have the desired notification setup:

• In the dashboard, navigate to Settings
• Configure email and Slack notifications

2. Start with weekly

If you're new to automated monitoring:

• Begin with weekly checks for all domains
• Monitor results for 2-3 weeks
• Upgrade to daily only for critical domains

3. Use different schedules

Not all domains need the same frequency:

• Critical production: Daily
• Important sites: Weekly
• Low-priority: Manual only

4. Review reports regularly

Even with automation:

• Check your dashboard weekly
• Look for patterns in failures
• Address recurring issues proactively

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Next steps

Now that you've set up automated checks:

Set up Slack alerts

Get real-time notifications in Slack when issues are detected.

Read the guide

Understand your reports

Learn what each check means and how to interpret results.

Read the guide

Invite team members

Share domain monitoring with your team so everyone stays informed.

Read the guide

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