The "Last Checked From" field shows the geographic location where your monitor was checked from. This is determined by our infrastructure provider (Cloudflare) and cannot be manually configured.
How Check Locations Work
Automatic Location Assignment
- WebMon uses Cloudflare Workers for monitoring
- Cloudflare automatically routes checks through their global network
- Location is determined by Cloudflare's edge network routing
- You cannot manually select or change the check location
Why Locations Vary
Global Network Distribution
- Cloudflare has data centers worldwide
- Your check may route through any available location
- Asia, Europe, North America, and other regions
- Location can change between checks
Routing Decisions
- Based on network performance
- Server load balancing
- Geographic optimization
- Infrastructure availability
Common Scenarios
US Website Checked from Asia
- Completely normal behavior
- Does not affect monitoring accuracy
- Cloudflare routes to optimal data center
- Your site is still properly monitored
Location Changes Between Checks
- May show Asia one check, Europe the next
- Cloudflare dynamically routes traffic
- Based on real-time network conditions
- No impact on monitor reliability
What This Means for You
Location Does Not Affect
- Monitor accuracy or reliability
- Check frequency or intervals
- Detection of downtime or issues
- Response time measurements
- SSL certificate monitoring
Location Information Is
- Informational only
- Not configurable by users
- Subject to change at any time
- Determined by infrastructure routing
- Not related to your website's location
Important Points
Normal Behavior
- Any global location is expected
- Location changes are normal
- Does not indicate problems
- Infrastructure working as designed
Monitoring Still Works
- Full uptime monitoring continues
- All metrics are accurately recorded
- Alerts function normally
- No action needed from you
Cannot Be Changed
- No user configuration available
- No location selection options
- Determined by Cloudflare infrastructure
- Not a setting you can modify
Why We Use Cloudflare Workers
Benefits
- Global edge network coverage
- High reliability and uptime
- Fast response times
- Automatic failover and redundancy
- Cost-effective monitoring infrastructure
Trade-offs
- Cannot control check location
- Location varies based on routing
- No regional preference settings
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I choose which country checks my monitor?
A: No, the location is automatically determined by Cloudflare's infrastructure and cannot be manually configured.
Q: My US site shows checks from Asia. Is this a problem?
A: No, this is completely normal. The check location does not affect monitoring accuracy or your site's actual location.
Q: Will the location always be the same?
A: No, locations can vary between checks based on Cloudflare's network routing decisions.
Q: Does this affect response time measurements?
A: Response times are measured accurately regardless of check location. The location just shows where the check originated from.
Q: Can I request checks from a specific region?
A: No, location selection is not available. Cloudflare automatically determines optimal routing.
Q: Why did my check location change?
A: Cloudflare dynamically routes traffic based on network performance, load balancing, and infrastructure availability.
When to Be Concerned
You Should NOT Worry About
- Checks from different countries
- Location changes between checks
- Monitors showing varied locations
- Any specific geographic location
You SHOULD Be Concerned About
- Monitor showing "down" status
- No checks happening at all
- Response time spikes or timeouts
- SSL certificate errors
Bottom Line
The "Last Checked From" location is purely informational and shows where Cloudflare's edge network processed your monitor check. It cannot be configured or changed, varies based on infrastructure routing, does not affect monitoring accuracy, and should not be a concern for users.
Focus on the actual monitor status, uptime percentage, and response times rather than the check location.