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Request Configuration

Monitors support configurable request payloads so checks can mirror production requests.

HTTP Methods

Supported methods:

  • GET
  • POST
  • PUT
  • PATCH
  • DELETE
  • HEAD
  • OPTIONS

Headers

Add any request headers as key/value pairs. Typical examples:

  • Authorization: Bearer <token>
  • Accept: application/json
  • X-Request-Source: monitoring

Body Types

none

No request body is sent.

json

Body is sent as JSON (application/json).

form

Body is sent as form data.

graphql

Body is sent as JSON with:

  • query
  • variables

Timeout

Per-monitor timeout range is 5 to 60 seconds.

Validation Tips

  • Keep auth headers scoped to least privilege.
  • Use realistic payloads for endpoints with schema validation.
  • For GraphQL, monitor core query paths that represent production traffic.

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