Your First Target
Targets are the foundation of monitoring in Ninja Uptime.
This guide walks you through creating and configuring your first target.
What is a Target?
A target is any endpoint you want to monitor, such as:
- A website (e.g., https://example.com)
- An API endpoint
- A service URL
Creating a Target
- Navigate to Monitoring → Targets
- Click Add Target
- Enter the required details:
URL
The full address of the service you want to monitor.
Check Interval
How often Ninja Uptime checks the target.
Timeout
How long to wait before considering the request failed.
Expected Status Code
The HTTP status code considered a successful response (commonly 200).
- Click Save
Your target will begin monitoring immediately.
Understanding Target Status
After creation, your target will display a status such as:
- Up — Target is responding as expected
- Down — Target failed a check
- Degraded — Target is responding but not meeting expected conditions
What Happens When a Target Fails?
When a target fails:
- An incident is created
- Alerts are triggered (if configured)
- The issue is tracked until recovery
Best Practices
- Start with a 1–5 minute check interval
- Set realistic timeouts based on your application
- Use alert groups to organize notifications
- Regularly review incidents to identify patterns