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Api uptime monitoring with WhatsApp alerts & Google Sheets management

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

This automated n8n workflow monitors API uptime by periodically checking API availability and sending instant WhatsApp alerts if any service goes down. It retrieves API details from a Google Sheet ...

Best for

  • DevOps automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.whatsapp, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Oneclick AI Squad.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Api uptime monitoring with WhatsApp alerts & Google Sheets management
Workflow name
Api uptime monitoring with WhatsApp alerts & Google Sheets management

This automated n8n workflow monitors API uptime by periodically checking API availability and sending instant WhatsApp alerts if any service goes down. It retrieves API details from a Google Sheet and includes retry logic for failed requests.

Good to Know

  • Checks API status every 15 minutes
  • Integrates with Google Sheets for API list management
  • Implements a retry mechanism with up to 4 attempts
  • Sends WhatsApp alerts for downtime
  • Supports customizable API request configurations

How It Works

  • Schedule Trigger - Triggers every 15 minutes
  • Read API List - Fetches all API URLs from a Google Sheet
  • Process Each API1 - Loops through each API entry
  • Init Retry Counter - Initializes retryCount = 0
  • Test API - Sends the first request to the API
  • Check Response - Checks if a valid response was received
  • If No Response - Branches into retry flow if down
  • Wait 10 Min → Increment Retry → Retry API → Check Retry Response - Wait and retry API call once
  • If Still No Response - Verifies if retry also failed
  • If Still No Retry > 4 - Checks if retry limit is reached (≥ 4)
  • Format Down Alert - Formats the WhatsApp alert with API details
  • Send WhatsApp Alert - Sends API down alert to the configured number
  • Continue Next API - Moves to the next API in the list

How to Use

  • Import workflow into n8n
  • Configure Google Sheets API for API list access
  • Set up WhatsApp API for alerts
  • Define API details in Google Sheet
  • Test with sample APIs and verify alerts
  • Adjust retry limits or schedule as needed

Requirements

  • Access to Google Sheets API
  • WhatsApp API configuration
  • Scheduled trigger setup in n8n

Sheet Structure

Sheet Column Example Data
name Timeout Test
method GET
url https://httpbin.org/delay/15
headers {"Content-Type": "application/json"}
body {"key": "value"}
expectedField status
expectedValue success
expectedStatusCode 200

Customizing This Workflow

  • Modify trigger interval
  • Adjust retry limits or wait times
  • Customize WhatsApp alert format
  • Add additional API headers or body data
  • Integrate with other notification services

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Read API List

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 2 - Init Retry Counter

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 3 - Test API

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 4 - Check Response

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 5 - If No Response

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - Wait 10 Min

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 7 - Increment Retry

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 8 - Retry API

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 9 - Check Retry Response

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 10 - If Still No Response

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 11 - Format Down Alert

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 12 - Send WhatsApp Alert

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.whatsApp - whatsApp
Config choices
Version 1

Block 13 - Continue Next API

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 14 - Process Each API1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches - splitInBatches
Config choices
Version 3

Block 15 - If Still No Retry > 4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 16 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 17 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Api uptime monitoring with WhatsApp alerts & Google Sheets management
Complexity advanced
Nodes 17
Categories DevOps
Author Oneclick AI Squad
Published 31 Jul 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6747/6747.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Api uptime monitoring with WhatsApp alerts & Google Sheets management do?

This automated n8n workflow monitors API uptime by periodically checking API availability and sending instant WhatsApp alerts if any service goes down. It retrieves API details from a Google Sheet ...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your DevOps use case.