Ping
Sends ICMP echo packets from our server to a target (IPv4, IPv6, or domain) and reports the round-trip time in milliseconds. If the host does not reply, it is flagged as unreachable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is ping and what does it measure?
- Ping sends small ICMP echo packets to a target and measures how long they take to return (round-trip time in milliseconds). Low values mean a fast connection; no response means the host is unreachable or blocking ICMP.
- Why does ping time out even when the website works?
- Many servers block ICMP to reduce their attack surface. The site can still serve HTTP or HTTPS while refusing ping. Use HTTP Redirects & Headers to confirm actual reachability.
- What counts as a good ping time?
- Under 30 ms is excellent, 30–100 ms is normal for the same continent, 100–300 ms means intercontinental routing, and anything above 300 ms usually indicates network problems or satellite links.