Check if an IP address or hostname is reachable online. Simulates a ping using HTTP probing and DNS resolution to report reachability and response time.
📡 What Is a Ping Test?
Ping sends ICMP Echo Request packets to a target host and measures the round-trip time (RTT) for each response. It is the most basic network diagnostic tool, used to verify that a host is reachable and to estimate latency between your location and the target server.
⚡ Latency
Round-trip time measured in milliseconds. Under 20 ms is excellent; 20–100 ms is typical for intercontinental routes; over 200 ms indicates high latency.
📦 Packet Loss
If some pings time out it indicates packet loss — usually caused by congestion, firewalls, or network instability along the route.
🔇 ICMP Blocked
Some servers and firewalls block ICMP Echo Requests. A non-response does not always mean the host is offline — it may simply block ping.
🌐 Online Ping
A server-side ping test reaches targets that may be blocked from your local network, and removes your own ISP's latency from the measurement.
🛠️ Common Uses
- Check whether a server or website is online and responding
- Measure baseline latency to a game server or CDN edge node
- Diagnose intermittent connectivity issues with a remote host
- Verify that a newly deployed server is reachable before further configuration
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ping show "Request timed out"?
The target host either doesn't exist, has gone offline, or has a firewall rule dropping ICMP. Try pinging a well-known public IP like 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS) to rule out local connectivity issues.
What is a good ping time?
For gaming and real-time applications, under 50 ms is excellent. For general web browsing any latency under 200 ms is acceptable. Over 500 ms will cause noticeable lag.