What is the "Is [site] down?" tool?
The is-down tool checks any public URL from an outside vantage point and tells you if the problem is you or the site itself.
Quick answer#
The is-down tool is a free public probe. Paste any URL and Lemwatch fetches it from an outside server, returning HTTP status, response time, and DNS resolution.
What it checks#
Where to find it in Lemwatch#
/is-down or /is-down/<domain> — no login required.
When to use it#
FAQ#
Does the tool retry?#
Single probe by default. Refresh for a fresh check.
Can I monitor continuously?#
Yes — sign up and add the site for scheduled uptime checks.
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