PortAlert

Simple and reliable TCP port monitoring tool for Windows and Linux.
Detect service DOWN instantly, avoid repeated alert spam, and receive recovery notification when service is back.

No installation. No server. No complexity.
Just run and monitor your services in 1 minute.

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Why PortAlert

Best for website monitoring, firewall rules, database ports, VPN endpoints, and internal services.

Key Features

Smart Monitoring

  • TCP port check
  • Timeout detection
  • Fast retry when failure detected
  • Multiple hosts monitoring

Smart Alert Logic

  • Consecutive failure detection
  • No repeated alert spam
  • Recovery alert when service returns
  • IamAlive daily notification at midnight
  • When ports time out, additional 3 PING host response results are included in the alert text (helps identify network vs application issues)

Easy Setup

  • No installation required
  • Simple text config
  • 1-minute setup

Flexible Control

  • Per-host alert threshold
  • Custom timeout settings
  • Fast retry interval

Windows & Linux Support

Windows Version

  • Run: portalert.exe
  • Uses built-in Windows curl
  • No install required

Linux Version

  • Run: ./portalert
  • Uses system curl
  • Lightweight and fast

Example Alert

smartbooth.com:80 timeout
count 1 of 3
count 3 of 3
Sending DOWN alert...

(no repeated alert spam)

smartbooth.com:80 back to normal
Sending RECOVERY alert...

Typical Use Cases

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No installation required. Unzip, edit configuration files, and run.

Summary

PortAlert is designed for users who need simple and reliable service monitoring. It detects downtime quickly, avoids alert flooding, and ensures you always know when your services are up or down.

No setup. No server. No complexity.
Just run and monitor your services in 1 minute.

Need more details?

If you want full setup examples, configuration file format, commands, and troubleshooting, open the documentation page below.

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