UptimeHunt Documentation¶
Overview¶
UptimeHunt is a comprehensive SaaS monitoring platform designed to provide continuous availability monitoring for websites and network services. Built on enterprise-grade infrastructure with a distributed network of global probe locations, UptimeHunt delivers accurate, real-time monitoring data and performance metrics for mission-critical services.
Key Features¶
HTTP/HTTPS Monitoring¶
Complete endpoint monitoring with support for multiple HTTP methods, authentication mechanisms, custom headers, and request body data. Track response times, status codes, and content validation.
ICMP Ping Monitoring¶
Network connectivity verification and latency measurement for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Monitor server availability and detect network issues before they impact users.
Global Probe Network¶
Monitor your services from strategically positioned probe locations worldwide. Get accurate availability metrics from your users' perspectives across multiple geographic regions.
Performance Analytics¶
Access detailed performance metrics, historical trend data, and comprehensive check results. Understand service availability patterns and identify potential issues proactively.
Project Organization¶
Structure monitoring services using projects for logical grouping. Streamline management of related services across your infrastructure with flexible organization.
Enterprise Security¶
Built on industry-standard security practices including JWT-based authentication, secure token management, and encrypted data transmission. Your data stays protected.
Quick Navigation¶
Find What You Need¶
New Users Start with the Quick Start Guide to create your account and configure your first monitoring service.
Feature Documentation Explore the User Guide for detailed documentation on all platform features and capabilities.
API Integration Review the API Reference for programmatic integration, authentication, and endpoint documentation.
Platform Features Learn about Monitoring Capabilities, global probe network, and integration options.
Monitoring Capabilities¶
Multi-Protocol Support¶
UptimeHunt supports multiple monitoring protocols to accommodate diverse infrastructure requirements:
| Protocol | Use Case | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP/HTTPS | Websites, APIs, web applications | Multiple methods, authentication, custom headers, POST data |
| ICMP Ping | Servers, network devices | IPv4/IPv6 support, latency tracking, packet loss detection |
Learn more about monitoring types →
Architecture Diagram¶
graph TB
subgraph "Monitoring Infrastructure"
A[UptimeHunt Dashboard] --> B[API Server]
B --> C[MongoDB]
B --> D[PostgreSQL]
B --> E[Global Probes]
E --> F[HTTP Checks]
E --> G[Ping Checks]
end
subgraph "Your Services"
F --> H[Website]
F --> I[API Endpoint]
G --> J[Server]
end
style A fill:#667eea,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff
style B fill:#764ba2,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff
style E fill:#10b981,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff
Getting Started¶
Three Steps to Monitoring¶
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Create Account - Sign up for free and access the monitoring dashboard instantly. No credit card required for getting started.
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Add Services - Configure HTTP or ICMP ping monitoring for your websites, APIs, or servers. Set check intervals and customize parameters.
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Monitor & Analyze - View real-time status updates, performance metrics, and historical data. Stay informed about your service availability.
Documentation Structure¶
Getting Started¶
Step-by-step guides for new users including account creation, initial configuration, and creating your first monitoring service.
User Guide¶
Comprehensive documentation covering dashboard navigation, service configuration, project management, and account settings.
Features¶
In-depth exploration of monitoring capabilities, probe network architecture, performance metrics, and integration options.
API Reference¶
Complete API documentation for programmatic integration including authentication, service management, and data retrieval endpoints.
Platform Benefits¶
Why UptimeHunt?¶
UptimeHunt delivers enterprise-grade monitoring capabilities through an intuitive interface, providing the essential tools needed to maintain service availability without unnecessary complexity. The platform scales efficiently from individual website monitoring to comprehensive infrastructure oversight across multiple projects and services.
- Global Perspective: Monitor from multiple geographic locations simultaneously
- Real-Time Insights: Immediate status updates and performance metrics
- Flexible Configuration: Customize check intervals, authentication, and validation
- Historical Analysis: Track trends and identify patterns over time
- Project Organization: Group related services for streamlined management
- API-First Design: Full programmatic access for automation and integration
Support Resources¶
Need help? Our documentation provides comprehensive coverage of all platform features:
- Getting Started - Initial setup and configuration guidance
- User Guide - Feature documentation and usage instructions
- API Reference - Integration and programmatic access documentation
- Features - Monitoring capabilities and platform features
Additional Support¶
For issues not covered in documentation, contact our support team or consult the community resources available through the platform.