Advance Monitor Settings

Advanced Settings

• After creating a monitor, an Advanced Settings section is available.
• By default, this section is untoggled.
• Users can enable Advanced Settings to access additional options, such as:
  • SSL certificate check: Verifies the validity and expiration of SSL certificates.
  • Request timeout configuration: Allows users to specify the duration after which a request times out.
• These settings can be customized to meet specific monitoring needs.

After Clicking on Advanced Settings:

SSL Certificate Checks

To configure SSL certificate checks for your monitors, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Monitors and select the specific monitor you want to configure.
2. Click on the Settings icon and then go to Advanced Settings.
3. Toggle the SSL/TLS verification dropdown to On to enable monitoring of the security certificates for the monitored URL.

For certificate expiry monitoring:

• Choose your preferred notification timeframe from the options provided, such as 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 7 days, or 1 month before the certificate expires.

Notifications:

• Based on your selection, you will receive notifications via email or push notification through the Kloudfox app, informing you about the status of your SSL certificate.

These settings help you stay informed about the validity and upcoming expiration of your SSL/TLS certificates for the monitored URLs.

Request Parameters

To customize request parameters for monitors, follow these steps:

1. Go to Monitors and select the specific monitor you want to configure.
2. Click on the Settings icon and go to Advanced Settings.
3. Select Request Parameters.
4. By default, monitors use the GET HTTP method. To change it, choose from options like POST, PUT, PATCH, or others.
5. Additionally, you can include specific parameters in the request body as needed.

These settings allow you to tailor how requests are sent by your monitors, ensuring they accurately reflect the HTTP method and include necessary parameters for your monitoring needs.

Hequest Headers

Header Name and Header Value: This method is used for bearer token authentication. Specify a header name and its corresponding value, typically used to authenticate API requests.

HTTP Authentication

Basic HTTP Authentication: This method involves providing a username and password directly in the HTTP request headers. It is a straightforward way to authenticate access to resources.

Saving Changes

Once settings are configured, click Save Changes.