diff --git a/crane.py b/crane.py
index 9c018cb..f85a772 100644
--- a/crane.py
+++ b/crane.py
@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ class Crn:
         self.observed_containers = list(self.config["containers"].values())
         self.container_statuses = ["paused","dead","created","exited","removing","restarting","created"]
         #healthcheck
+        self.use_healthcheck = self.config["healthcheck"]["use_healthcheck"]
         self.healthcheck_url = self.config["healthcheck"]["healthcheck_url"]
 
         cont_log(self)
@@ -82,7 +83,8 @@ class Crn:
             cont_notify_summary(self, apprise_notify, requests)
         if self.use_apprise:
             cont_notify_summary(self, apprise_notify, requests)
-        send_ping(self, requests, self.healthcheck_url)
+        if self.use_healthcheck:
+            send_ping(self, requests, self.healthcheck_url)
         
 # Run
 if  __name__== "__main__":