Documentation Index
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Create your first Meter
This guide walks you through creating your first meter in Monk.What are meters? Meters define how usage events are aggregated for
billing. Learn more about meters →
Prerequisites
- A Monk account with dashboard access
Steps
1. Navigate to Meters
- Open your Monk dashboard
- Click Products in the navigation
- Select Meters
2. Create the Meter
Click Create Meter and fill in the form:| Field | Example Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Code | API_CALL | Unique identifier (UPPER_SNAKE) |
| Event Name | call_count | Which events this meter counts |
| Display Name | API Calls | Human-readable name |
| Aggregation | Count | How events are combined |
3. Save
Click Save. Your meter is now ready to use in pricing.
Common Meter Examples
| Use Case | Code | Event Name | Aggregation |
|---|---|---|---|
| API calls | API_CALL | call_count | Count |
| AI tokens | AI_TOKENS | token_usage | Sum |
| Storage | STORAGE_GB | storage_check | Max |
| Users | ACTIVE_USERS | user_activity | Unique |
Next Steps
Meters Concepts
Learn about aggregation types and design patterns
Create a Plan
Add pricing to your meter