# Check website uptime every 5 minutes with email alert on failure
This automation provides basic website uptime monitoring using periodic HTTP requests. If the site becomes unreachable, an email alert is sent immediately. It´s ideal for those who need fast outage detection without complex monitoring tools.
## Who it´s for
- Website owners monitoring resource availability
- System administrators responsible for infrastructure
- Tech leads in small IT teams with limited monitoring budgets
## What the automation does
- Checks website status every 5 minutes via HTTP GET request
- Detects downtime by response code other than 200
- Sends email notification to admin or team upon failure
- Runs on a cron-like schedule trigger
- Serves as a lightweight alternative to paid monitoring systems
## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Trigger and handler logic
- Integrations with HTTP API and Email SMTP
- Basic text guide for launch and adaptation
## Requirements for setup
- n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)
- Access to an SMTP server for email delivery
- Target website URL to monitor
## Benefits and outcomes
- Reduced service downtime
- Immediate alerts without manual checks
- Cost savings vs commercial monitoring tools
- Simple setup and scalability
## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat
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