• UptimeRobot Introduces Monitor Wizard

    Summer’s over, but we’ve got something cool for you!  Now that things are settling back down, we’re excited to announce a new feature to make uptime monitoring even easier and more efficient. Say hello to Monitor Wizard. Meet the monitor wizard 🧙‍♂️ Here’s how it works: Just enter a URL, and the Monitor Wizard takes […]

  • The Best Synthetic Monitoring Tools in 2025

    Want to learn more about the best synthetic monitoring tools in 2025? You’ve come to the right place. Synthetic monitoring refers to the process of using a software to test and evaluate the functionality of an application or a website. By following a script, synthetic monitoring mimics the behavior of a user, navigating through pages […]

  • What is an SLA?

    A Service Level Agreement (SLA) is a formal document that outlines the expectations, responsibilities, and performance metrics between a service provider and a customer. It is a mutual agreement to ensure the service meets the agreed-upon standards and performance levels.  For example, an SLA might specify the uptime percentage for a server, response times for […]

  • UptimeRobot Alerts Spike 5x Due to Microsoft/CrowdStrike Global Issues

    Given recent global events, UptimeRobot is experiencing an increased number of downtime notifications.  We are currently sending out five times more notifications than usual due to a widespread system outage impacting several critical services worldwide.  Here’s a brief overview of the situation and how it affects our monitoring services. What’s happening? According to some media, […]

  • July 2024: New Interface Updates and Knowledge Hub

    It might be vacation season, but we’ve been hard at work! We’re thrilled to announce improvements to our new interface, added features and optimizations, and the release of our brand-new knowledge hub. API keys release To kick things off, we’ve rolled out API keys for the new dashboard. As many of our community members rely […]

  • IP Addresses: Explained

    From your home computer to the sprawling servers of the Internet, every device relies on an IP address for communication. Understanding IP addresses isn’t just for tech enthusiasts – it’s essential knowledge in our ever-growing, interconnected world. Join us as we explain what an IP address is, how it works, the different types available, and […]

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