Monitoring

This guide explains how to monitor your FinHub API integration in production environments.

Overview

Effective monitoring is essential for maintaining a reliable and performant API integration. This document outlines best practices, available tools, and recommended approaches for monitoring your FinHub API integration.

Monitoring Metrics

Key metrics to monitor include:

  • API response times
  • Error rates
  • Request volumes
  • Authentication failures
  • Rate limit usage

Available Monitoring Tools

FinHub provides several monitoring capabilities:

  • Dashboard analytics
  • Real-time alerts
  • Performance metrics
  • Error logs

Setting Up Alerts

We recommend setting up alerts for:

  1. Unusual error rate spikes
  2. Latency beyond acceptable thresholds
  3. Authentication failures
  4. Rate limit approaching maximum

Best Practices

  • Monitor both client and server-side metrics
  • Set up automated alerts for critical issues
  • Establish baseline performance metrics
  • Review logs regularly
  • Implement proper error handling

Contact Support

For assistance with monitoring setup or questions, please contact our support team.