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title: Meter node
description: Increments a specified metric key each time evaluation passes through the node.
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# Meter node

Increments a specified metric key each time evaluation passes through the node.

For information on the `Meter` metric type, refer to [Monitoring metric types](https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingam/7.3/maintenance-guide/monitoring-metric-types.html). The metric is exposed in all available interfaces, as described in [Monitor AM instances](https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingam/7.3/maintenance-guide/monitoring-am.html).

## Outcomes

Single outcome path.

## Properties

| Property                | Usage                                                                              |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Metric Key *(required)* | Specify the name of a metric to increment when evaluation passes through the node. |