Ping Monitoring

Check host reachability with ICMP ping from 50+ global locations. Monitor round-trip time and packet loss in real-time.

Complete Ping Monitoring Features

Essential network monitoring for any infrastructure

Host Reachability

Verify that your servers, routers, and network devices are online and reachable from anywhere in the world.

Round-Trip Time

Measure network latency with precise RTT measurements. Track min, avg, max, and standard deviation.

Packet Loss Detection

Identify network instability with packet loss monitoring. Get alerted when packet loss exceeds thresholds.

Global Ping Tests

Ping from 50+ locations worldwide. Understand network performance from every region.

Latency Trends

Visualize ping latency over time. Identify patterns, anomalies, and degradation before they impact users.

Instant Alerts

Get notified immediately when hosts become unreachable or latency exceeds thresholds.

How Ping Monitoring Works

Simple setup for essential network monitoring

1

Enter IP or Hostname

Provide the IP address or hostname of the server or device you want to monitor.

2

Choose Locations

Select monitoring locations based on where your users or infrastructure are located.

3

Set Thresholds

Define acceptable latency and packet loss thresholds for your alerts.

4

Monitor 24/7

We continuously ping your hosts and alert you the moment issues arise.

Why Monitor with Ping?

Universal Compatibility

ICMP ping works with any IP-enabled device. Monitor servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and IoT devices.

Low-Level Network Check

Ping operates at the network layer, detecting issues that higher-level protocols might miss.

Baseline Performance

Establish network performance baselines and detect degradation before it affects applications.

Troubleshooting Foundation

Ping is the first step in any network troubleshooting. Know if hosts are reachable before investigating further.

Ping Results
$ ping server.example.com
PING server.example.com (93.184.216.34)
64 bytes from 93.184.216.34: seq=0 ttl=56 time=12.4 ms
64 bytes from 93.184.216.34: seq=1 ttl=56 time=11.8 ms
64 bytes from 93.184.216.34: seq=2 ttl=56 time=12.1 ms
64 bytes from 93.184.216.34: seq=3 ttl=56 time=12.2 ms
--- server.example.com ping statistics ---
4 packets transmitted, 4 received, 0% packet loss
rtt min/avg/max = 11.8/12.1/12.4 ms

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ping monitoring

What if my firewall blocks ICMP?

Some firewalls block ICMP by default. If ping monitoring shows your host as down when it's actually up, consider using TCP port monitoring instead, or whitelist our probe IP addresses in your firewall for ICMP traffic.

What's a normal ping latency?

Normal latency depends on distance. Same-region pings are typically 1-20ms, cross-continent can be 100-200ms, and intercontinental might be 200-300ms. Set thresholds based on your baseline measurements from each region.

How much packet loss is acceptable?

Any packet loss over 0% indicates network issues. 1-2% might be tolerable for non-critical applications, but VoIP and video require 0%. We recommend alerting on any packet loss to catch problems early.

Can I ping internal/private IPs?

Our external probes can only ping publicly routable IP addresses. For internal network monitoring, you would need an on-premise solution or a VPN-connected monitoring agent.

How is ping different from HTTP monitoring?

Ping checks basic network connectivity using ICMP, while HTTP monitoring tests the web server application. A successful ping doesn't guarantee the web service is working—use both for comprehensive monitoring.

Start monitoring your hosts today

Monitor server reachability with ICMP ping from 50+ global locations. Track latency and packet loss 24/7.