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Live test

Live test runs the monitor with the current request settings and checks response rules immediately.

Use it when you are editing headers, payload, status codes, response text or JSON body assertions and want feedback before the next scheduled check.

What it should show​

A useful live test should return:

  • HTTP status and final URL;
  • response time;
  • response headers;
  • request method and payload shape;
  • which assertion passed or failed;
  • a safe response sample when available.

Live test is diagnostic. Scheduled monitoring remains the source of truth for uptime history and alerting.

Safety​

Live test uses the current values from the settings screen, including unsaved values, but it does not create uptime history and does not send notifications. Use it before saving advanced response assertions or non-GET request settings.

For endpoints with side effects, prefer GET or HEAD. If you must test POST or another method, point the monitor at a safe health endpoint designed for monitoring.