Frequently asked questions

PingState watches public webpages for changes and emails you when it detects something new.

You can try publicly accessible pages such as news, job listings, product pages, announcements, and blogs. Pages that require a login or block automated requests may not work.

Sign in, choose Create a Ping, enter a webpage address, and select an available check interval and monitoring option.

No. PingState runs online. Use it in your browser with a PingState account.

Choose an interval when you create a Ping. The available intervals depend on your plan and are shown in the form.

PingState sends an email when it detects a change. You can review your email notification settings from your account.

Choose to stop after the first detected change, after a set number of checks, or on a date you choose. Check limits and end dates are available when supported by your account.

Yes. From My Pings, you can pause or resume a Ping, or delete it. To change its settings, create a new Ping with the settings you want.

The page may not have changed, or the change may not be detectable. Some sites also limit automated access, which can interrupt monitoring.

Yes. PingState has a Free plan. Sign in to see the plans and features available to your account.

PingState won’t exceed your plan’s allowance. Depending on the limit, new Pings or checks may need to wait until your usage resets or you change your plan. Your Plan & usage page shows your current status.

Check your notification settings and your email’s spam folder. Also check that the Ping is active and hasn’t reached its end date or check limit.