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Expected status code
Every answer from a web server comes with a code: 200 means OK, 301 a redirect, 404 not found, 500 a server error. Expected Status decides when we alert you:
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200(the default) — alert on any other answer. - •Another code, e.g.
204— for an API that answers with it on purpose. - •
0— accept any success (2xx) or redirect (3xx).
The uptime numbers and the Online/Down badge always count 2xx and 3xx answers as working, whatever you set here. The expected code only changes when you get an alert.
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Redirects
We follow redirects, so http:// to https:// or a move to www. is fine. The code that counts is the one of the page you end up on.
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Timeout
Timeout (seconds) is how long we wait for an answer; 30 seconds by default. A site that takes longer is counted as down, shown as HTTP timeout. Lower it if a slow page is a problem for you too — 10 seconds is a good value for most sites.
