Ping any host from around the world
Packet loss and round-trip time from every check server
What the ping check shows
Every check server sends ICMP echo requests to the host and reports what came back.
Packet loss
Four echo requests from every location show whether the host replies and how many packets get lost on the way.
Round-trip time
Minimum, average and maximum response time in milliseconds, measured separately for each location.
Resolved address
The IP address each location actually reached, handy for spotting CDN and geo DNS differences between regions.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about how the check works and how to read its results.
What does packet loss mean?
It is the share of echo requests that got no reply in time. Occasional loss under load can be normal, while 100% loss means the host is down, blocks ICMP or the route to it is broken.
Why does ping fail when the website works?
Many servers and firewalls drop ICMP echo requests on purpose. Use the HTTP or TCP port check to test the service itself.
How many packets are sent?
Four echo requests from every location, 200 ms apart. Each one waits up to a second for a reply.
Can I ping an IPv6 address?
Yes, enter it directly. For domains with both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, the check pings the IPv4 address.
Can I ping a local address?
No. Private and reserved addresses such as 192.168.0.1 or 127.0.0.1 are not reachable from the internet, so they cannot be checked from remote servers.
All tools in one place
Check availability, latency and routing of websites, servers and IP addresses from different locations.