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title: "Get started with Synthetic Monitoring | Grafana Cloud documentation"
description: "Get started with Synthetic Monitoring by creating a first ping check or following tutorials for MultiHTTP, k6 scripted, and browser checks to monitor application workflows."
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# Get started with Synthetic Monitoring

This section includes the following topics:

- [Create your first check](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana-cloud/observe-and-act/testing/synthetic-monitoring/get-started/create-your-first-check/)  
  Create your first Synthetic Monitoring ping check, select probes and an execution frequency, then use the check dashboard and logs to inspect results in Grafana Cloud.
- [Create a MultiHTTP check](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana-cloud/observe-and-act/testing/synthetic-monitoring/get-started/create-a-multihttp-check/)  
  Create a MultiHTTP check in Synthetic Monitoring to test an application workflow, pass values between HTTP requests, add assertions, and configure probes and frequency.
- [Create a k6 scripted check](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana-cloud/observe-and-act/testing/synthetic-monitoring/get-started/create-a-k6-scripted-check/)  
  Create a k6 scripted check in Synthetic Monitoring to test an API workflow with JavaScript, validate request results, and run the check from selected probe locations.
- [Create a k6 browser check](https://grafana.com/docs/grafana-cloud/observe-and-act/testing/synthetic-monitoring/get-started/create-a-k6-browser-check/)  
  Create a Synthetic Monitoring browser check with a k6 script that logs in to QuickPizza, creates and rates a pizza, clears ratings, and validates the user journey.