Can I specify multiple global locations for the test?

Yes. Datadog Synthetics supports running tests from multiple AWS, Azure, and GCP monitoring regions simultaneously (e.g. `aws:us-east-1`, `aws:eu-west-1`).

Updated: August 2026 • Verified v1.2

Crontab to Datadog Synthetics API Test Schedule Generator

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options.scheduling = { timezones: [tz], rules: [{ cron: expr }] }; tick_every = 0

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Understanding Your Results

Translates 5-field cron schedules and target monitoring endpoints into copy-ready Datadog Synthetics API request JSON payloads and Terraform `datadog_synthetics_test` resource blocks.

Practical Guidance & Next Steps

In Datadog Synthetics, configuring a cron schedule requires setting `options.tick_every = 0` to signal to the Datadog engine that the execution is driven by scheduling rules rather than fixed intervals.

What is this?

A monitoring automation utility that translates standard Linux crontabs into Datadog Synthetics API test definitions and Terraform code.

How does it work?

1. Enter 5-field cron expression or pick a preset. 2. Enter test name, target endpoint URL, and timezone. 3. Copy the Datadog API payload JSON or Terraform resource snippet in 1 click.

Why use it?

Automates the setup of scheduled synthetic endpoint health checks in Datadog.

Technical Scope & Calculation Limitations

Generates Datadog Synthetics HTTP API test format.

Frequently Asked Questions

In Datadog's API and Terraform provider, you must set `tick_every` to `0` and define a `scheduling` block with `timezones` and a `rule` containing your cron expression.

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