Understanding Alerts

Learn how to set up and use powerful alert notifications

Alerts are your vigilant monitoring companion, automatically notifying you when specific conditions in your system require attention. By setting up alerts, you can proactively respond to issues before they impact your services.

Key Benefits

  • Real-time Monitoring: Get instant notifications when metrics deviate from expected values
  • Proactive Problem Resolution: Address issues before they affect your users
  • Automated Oversight: Let the system monitor your metrics 24/7

Common Use Cases

Here are some examples of powerful alerts you can create:

  • 🚨 Monitor transaction success rates with notifications when they fall below 90%
  • ⚡ Track RPC endpoint performance with alerts for 20%+ latency increases
  • 🔍 Stay informed about service availability with alerts when uptime drops below 90%

Setting Up Alerts

Creating an alert is a straightforward process that involves four key steps:

  1. Select Your Dataset: Choose the metrics you want to monitor
  2. Define Trigger Conditions: Set the thresholds that will activate the alert
  3. Apply Filters (Optional): Narrow down the scope of your monitoring
  4. Configure Recipients: Specify who should receive the notifications

Best Practices

  • Start with critical metrics that directly impact your service
  • Set reasonable thresholds to avoid alert fatigue
  • Regularly review and adjust your alert conditions
  • Ensure the right team members are included in notifications