With the release of version 8.7.4, Octoparse introduced Custom Alerts, a feature that allows you to monitor:
add-on credit balance
Task status
You'll receive notifications when specified metrics are met.
Note: A Standard Plan subscription or above is required to access this feature.
Type of alerts | Available for |
Low Credit Alert | Standard Plan or above |
Cloud Monitoring Alerts | Professional Plan or above |
Task Scheduling Alerts | Standard Plan or above |
Low Credit Alert
Receive notifications when your add-on credit balance falls below a specified threshold.
Steps to set up
Enter a valid number
Select a preferred notification method
Email
In-App Message
Switch the Alert Status to ON > Click Save
Tip: You can send a test alert to check if you receive a notification. Please note that there may be a delay of 3 to 5 seconds.
Cloud Monitoring Alerts
Monitor specific metrics related to your cloud tasks and receive notifications when conditions are met.
Steps to set up
Click + New Alert
Enter an Alert name
Choose a Metric and a corresponding Condition
Example: "Number of results is greater than 500 entries"
Select a preferred notification method
Switch the Alert Status to ON > Click Save
Click Manage alerted tasks
Click Add task
Select a specific task > Click Add task
Task Scheduling Alerts
Set up alerts for scheduled local and cloud tasks to receive notifications if any task fails to start.
Steps to set up
Click +New task
Click Add task
Select a specific task and click Add task
Select a specific notification method
Switch the Alert Status to ON and click Save
Slack Notification
When setting up Slack Notification, only the Webhook URL is required.
How to obtain a Webhook URL from Slack?
Open Slack and select a channel > Click Edit tabs
Click Integration > Click Add an App
Search for Incoming Webhooks and install the app
Choose a channel and click Add Incoming WebHooks integration
Copy the generated Webhook URL
Tips for Better Monitoring:
Ensure notification methods are correctly configured to avoid missing alerts.
Review and update metrics regularly to match your current needs.