Types
Manual
Manually set component status when automated probing is not feasible.
Manual monitors let you explicitly set the status without automated probing. Great for external SaaS dependencies or internal processes without a direct health endpoint.
Typical Uses
- Third‑party vendor platforms
- Business process states (e.g., “Billing Pipeline”)
Behavior
- No automatic checks executed.
- Status changes via UI or API update calls.
- Retries disabled.
Tips
- Pair manual monitors with notes in description or metadata to document update procedures.
- Consider adding related automated monitors later for deeper coverage.