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Create a mobile test

POSThttps://api.datadoghq.com/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobilehttps://api.us3.datadoghq.com/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobilehttps://api.us5.datadoghq.com/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobilehttps://api.datadoghq.eu/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobilehttps://api.ap1.datadoghq.com/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobilehttps://api.ap2.datadoghq.com/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobilehttps://api.uk1.datadoghq.com/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobilehttps://api.ddog-gov.com/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobilehttps://api.us2.ddog-gov.com/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobile

Overview

Create a Synthetic mobile test.

This endpoint requires the synthetics_write permission.

OAuth apps require the synthetics_write authorization scope to access this endpoint.

Request

Body Data (required)

Details of the test to create.

Field
Type
Description
config [required]
object

Configuration object for a Synthetic mobile test.

device_ids
[string]

Array with the different device IDs used to run the test.

message [required]
string

Notification message associated with the test.

name [required]
string

Name of the test.

options [required]
object

Object describing the extra options for a Synthetic test.

status
enum

Define whether you want to start (live) or pause (paused) a Synthetic test.

Allowed enum values: live, paused
steps
[object]

Array of steps for the test.

tags
[string]

Array of tags attached to the test.

type [required]
enum

Type of the Synthetic test, mobile.

Default: mobile
Allowed enum values: mobile

Response

OK - Returns the created test details.

Object containing details about a Synthetic mobile test.

Field
Type
Description
config [required]
object

Configuration object for a Synthetic mobile test.

device_ids
[string]

Array with the different device IDs used to run the test.

message [required]
string

Notification message associated with the test.

monitor_id
int64

The associated monitor ID.

name [required]
string

Name of the test.

options [required]
object

Object describing the extra options for a Synthetic test.

public_id
string

The public ID of the test.

status
enum

Define whether you want to start (live) or pause (paused) a Synthetic test.

Allowed enum values: live, paused
steps
[object]

Array of steps for the test.

tags
[string]

Array of tags attached to the test.

type [required]
enum

Type of the Synthetic test, mobile.

Default: mobile
Allowed enum values: mobile

Code Example

Create a mobile test returns "OK - Returns the created test details." response
# Set your Datadog site and credentials
export DD_SITE="datadoghq.com"
# Use a Personal Access Token or Service Access Token
export DD_BEARER_TOKEN="<PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN OR SERVICE_ACCESS_TOKEN>"

curl -X POST "https://api.${DD_SITE}/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobile" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${DD_BEARER_TOKEN}" \
-d @- << EOF
{
  "name": "Example-Synthetic",
  "status": "paused",
  "type": "mobile",
  "config": {
    "variables": []
  },
  "message": "",
  "options": {
    "device_ids": [
      "synthetics:mobile:device:iphone_15_ios_17"
    ],
    "mobileApplication": {
      "applicationId": "ab0e0aed-536d-411a-9a99-5428c27d8f8e",
      "referenceId": "6115922a-5f5d-455e-bc7e-7955a57f3815",
      "referenceType": "version"
    },
    "tick_every": 3600
  },
  "steps": []
}
EOF
# Set your Datadog site and credentials
export DD_SITE="us3.datadoghq.com"
# Use a Personal Access Token or Service Access Token
export DD_BEARER_TOKEN="<PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN OR SERVICE_ACCESS_TOKEN>"

curl -X POST "https://api.${DD_SITE}/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobile" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${DD_BEARER_TOKEN}" \
-d @- << EOF
{
  "name": "Example-Synthetic",
  "status": "paused",
  "type": "mobile",
  "config": {
    "variables": []
  },
  "message": "",
  "options": {
    "device_ids": [
      "synthetics:mobile:device:iphone_15_ios_17"
    ],
    "mobileApplication": {
      "applicationId": "ab0e0aed-536d-411a-9a99-5428c27d8f8e",
      "referenceId": "6115922a-5f5d-455e-bc7e-7955a57f3815",
      "referenceType": "version"
    },
    "tick_every": 3600
  },
  "steps": []
}
EOF
# Set your Datadog site and credentials
export DD_SITE="us5.datadoghq.com"
# Use a Personal Access Token or Service Access Token
export DD_BEARER_TOKEN="<PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN OR SERVICE_ACCESS_TOKEN>"

curl -X POST "https://api.${DD_SITE}/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobile" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${DD_BEARER_TOKEN}" \
-d @- << EOF
{
  "name": "Example-Synthetic",
  "status": "paused",
  "type": "mobile",
  "config": {
    "variables": []
  },
  "message": "",
  "options": {
    "device_ids": [
      "synthetics:mobile:device:iphone_15_ios_17"
    ],
    "mobileApplication": {
      "applicationId": "ab0e0aed-536d-411a-9a99-5428c27d8f8e",
      "referenceId": "6115922a-5f5d-455e-bc7e-7955a57f3815",
      "referenceType": "version"
    },
    "tick_every": 3600
  },
  "steps": []
}
EOF
# Set your Datadog site and credentials
export DD_SITE="datadoghq.eu"
# Use a Personal Access Token or Service Access Token
export DD_BEARER_TOKEN="<PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN OR SERVICE_ACCESS_TOKEN>"

curl -X POST "https://api.${DD_SITE}/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobile" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${DD_BEARER_TOKEN}" \
-d @- << EOF
{
  "name": "Example-Synthetic",
  "status": "paused",
  "type": "mobile",
  "config": {
    "variables": []
  },
  "message": "",
  "options": {
    "device_ids": [
      "synthetics:mobile:device:iphone_15_ios_17"
    ],
    "mobileApplication": {
      "applicationId": "ab0e0aed-536d-411a-9a99-5428c27d8f8e",
      "referenceId": "6115922a-5f5d-455e-bc7e-7955a57f3815",
      "referenceType": "version"
    },
    "tick_every": 3600
  },
  "steps": []
}
EOF
# Set your Datadog site and credentials
export DD_SITE="ap1.datadoghq.com"
# Use a Personal Access Token or Service Access Token
export DD_BEARER_TOKEN="<PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN OR SERVICE_ACCESS_TOKEN>"

curl -X POST "https://api.${DD_SITE}/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobile" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${DD_BEARER_TOKEN}" \
-d @- << EOF
{
  "name": "Example-Synthetic",
  "status": "paused",
  "type": "mobile",
  "config": {
    "variables": []
  },
  "message": "",
  "options": {
    "device_ids": [
      "synthetics:mobile:device:iphone_15_ios_17"
    ],
    "mobileApplication": {
      "applicationId": "ab0e0aed-536d-411a-9a99-5428c27d8f8e",
      "referenceId": "6115922a-5f5d-455e-bc7e-7955a57f3815",
      "referenceType": "version"
    },
    "tick_every": 3600
  },
  "steps": []
}
EOF
# Set your Datadog site and credentials
export DD_SITE="ap2.datadoghq.com"
# Use a Personal Access Token or Service Access Token
export DD_BEARER_TOKEN="<PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN OR SERVICE_ACCESS_TOKEN>"

curl -X POST "https://api.${DD_SITE}/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobile" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${DD_BEARER_TOKEN}" \
-d @- << EOF
{
  "name": "Example-Synthetic",
  "status": "paused",
  "type": "mobile",
  "config": {
    "variables": []
  },
  "message": "",
  "options": {
    "device_ids": [
      "synthetics:mobile:device:iphone_15_ios_17"
    ],
    "mobileApplication": {
      "applicationId": "ab0e0aed-536d-411a-9a99-5428c27d8f8e",
      "referenceId": "6115922a-5f5d-455e-bc7e-7955a57f3815",
      "referenceType": "version"
    },
    "tick_every": 3600
  },
  "steps": []
}
EOF
# Set your Datadog site and credentials
export DD_SITE="uk1.datadoghq.com"
# Use a Personal Access Token or Service Access Token
export DD_BEARER_TOKEN="<PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN OR SERVICE_ACCESS_TOKEN>"

curl -X POST "https://api.${DD_SITE}/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobile" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${DD_BEARER_TOKEN}" \
-d @- << EOF
{
  "name": "Example-Synthetic",
  "status": "paused",
  "type": "mobile",
  "config": {
    "variables": []
  },
  "message": "",
  "options": {
    "device_ids": [
      "synthetics:mobile:device:iphone_15_ios_17"
    ],
    "mobileApplication": {
      "applicationId": "ab0e0aed-536d-411a-9a99-5428c27d8f8e",
      "referenceId": "6115922a-5f5d-455e-bc7e-7955a57f3815",
      "referenceType": "version"
    },
    "tick_every": 3600
  },
  "steps": []
}
EOF
# Set your Datadog site and credentials
export DD_SITE="ddog-gov.com"
# Use a Personal Access Token or Service Access Token
export DD_BEARER_TOKEN="<PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN OR SERVICE_ACCESS_TOKEN>"

curl -X POST "https://api.${DD_SITE}/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobile" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${DD_BEARER_TOKEN}" \
-d @- << EOF
{
  "name": "Example-Synthetic",
  "status": "paused",
  "type": "mobile",
  "config": {
    "variables": []
  },
  "message": "",
  "options": {
    "device_ids": [
      "synthetics:mobile:device:iphone_15_ios_17"
    ],
    "mobileApplication": {
      "applicationId": "ab0e0aed-536d-411a-9a99-5428c27d8f8e",
      "referenceId": "6115922a-5f5d-455e-bc7e-7955a57f3815",
      "referenceType": "version"
    },
    "tick_every": 3600
  },
  "steps": []
}
EOF
# Set your Datadog site and credentials
export DD_SITE="us2.ddog-gov.com"
# Use a Personal Access Token or Service Access Token
export DD_BEARER_TOKEN="<PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN OR SERVICE_ACCESS_TOKEN>"

curl -X POST "https://api.${DD_SITE}/api/v1/synthetics/tests/mobile" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${DD_BEARER_TOKEN}" \
-d @- << EOF
{
  "name": "Example-Synthetic",
  "status": "paused",
  "type": "mobile",
  "config": {
    "variables": []
  },
  "message": "",
  "options": {
    "device_ids": [
      "synthetics:mobile:device:iphone_15_ios_17"
    ],
    "mobileApplication": {
      "applicationId": "ab0e0aed-536d-411a-9a99-5428c27d8f8e",
      "referenceId": "6115922a-5f5d-455e-bc7e-7955a57f3815",
      "referenceType": "version"
    },
    "tick_every": 3600
  },
  "steps": []
}
EOF