diff --git a/fly.toml b/fly.toml
index 1b29602..a829701 100644
--- a/fly.toml
+++ b/fly.toml
@@ -15,3 +15,10 @@ primary_region = "bos"
   auto_start_machines = true
   min_machines_running = 1
   processes = ["app"]
+
+[[http_service.checks]]
+  grace_period = "10s"
+  interval = "30s"
+  method = "GET"
+  timeout = "5s"
+  path = "/health_check"