Pre-built templates

Checkilo templates are starting points for common automation shapes. They teach where to place pings. After choosing a template, replace the example apps with your real Zap steps.

In the app, templates are available from onboarding and from New Check.

Which template should I use?

| Template | Use this when | |---|---| | Linear flow | Your Zap has one clear path from trigger to finish. | | Multi-step with failure tracking | Your Zap has an error branch and you want failure metadata in the alert. | | Scheduled job | Your Zap runs on a timer and you want an alert if it stops starting. |

If you are not sure, start with Linear flow. It matches most simple Zaps.

What templates set up in Checkilo

When you choose a template in onboarding, Checkilo creates a check with sensible defaults:

| Template | Max run duration | Grace period | Expected interval | |---|---:|---:|---:| | Linear flow | 300 seconds | 60 seconds | blank | | Multi-step with failure tracking | 600 seconds | 120 seconds | blank | | Scheduled job | 300 seconds | 60 seconds | 3600 seconds |

You can edit these values later from the check's Edit page.

What you still need to do

1. Copy your check's ping URL.
2. Open your Zap in Zapier.
3. Add the webhook steps shown in the template guide.
4. Test the Zap.
5. Confirm the run appears in Checkilo.

Zapier webhook steps usually require a paid Zapier plan.

Next: Linear flow · Understanding ping URLs