Test real user journeys, not just endpoints
Playwright Synthetic Monitoring
Your API returning 200 doesn't mean users can log in. upti.my runs Playwright scripts against your application to verify critical flows work end-to-end. Login, checkout, search, and any path that matters to your business.
HTTP 200 doesn't mean working
Your health check endpoint returns 200, but users can't log in. The homepage loads, but the checkout button is broken. Traditional monitoring misses frontend issues, JavaScript errors, and broken user flows. You find out from angry customers instead of your monitoring.
Real Browser Testing
Run actual Chromium to test your app.
User Journey Testing
Test login, checkout, and critical paths.
Screenshot on Failure
See exactly what went wrong visually.
Performance Timing
Measure page load and interaction times.
What HTTP checks miss
These real-world issues are invisible to traditional monitoring:
- ✗JavaScript errors that silently break forms
- ✗Third-party scripts that block critical functionality
- ✗CSS changes that hide important buttons
- ✗Client-side routing that fails after deploys
Real browser testing on a schedule
upti.my runs your Playwright scripts in a real browser from multiple regions. We verify that users can actually complete critical flows, not just that servers respond. Screenshots on failure show exactly what went wrong.
- ✓Test login, checkout, and critical paths
- ✓Run from multiple global regions
- ✓Capture screenshots on failure
- ✓Measure page load and interaction times
Getting Started
Set up Playwright synthetic monitoring:
- 1
Create a Playwright Monitor
Select Playwright as your monitor type and give it a name like "Login Flow" or "Checkout Test".
- 2
Write Your Test Script
Use standard Playwright syntax. Navigate to pages, fill forms, click buttons, and verify elements appear.
- 3
Add Test Credentials
Store login credentials securely. They're encrypted and injected at runtime.
- 4
Set Schedule and Regions
Run every 5-15 minutes from multiple regions. Get screenshots when tests fail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can Playwright synthetic checks monitor?
Playwright runs a real Chromium browser to test your application. It can verify login flows, form submissions, checkout processes, search functionality, or any user journey. It catches issues that simple HTTP checks miss. Think JavaScript errors, broken buttons, or slow rendering.
How is this different from HTTP monitoring?
HTTP monitoring checks if your server responds correctly. Playwright monitoring tests the entire user experience. That means JavaScript execution, CSS rendering, client-side routing, API calls from the browser, and interactive elements. It finds bugs that only appear when a real browser loads your page.
How often do synthetic checks run?
Playwright checks run at configurable intervals, typically every 5-15 minutes due to their thoroughness. They're designed to catch functional regressions rather than moment-to-moment availability, which HTTP checks handle better.
Can I use my existing Playwright tests?
Yes! If you have Playwright tests for your critical paths, you can adapt them for synthetic monitoring. Write your check as a standard Playwright script, and upti.my runs it on schedule from multiple regions.
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