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$ checkhost monitor --type ping --interval 30s
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About
Online Ping Test — Check Server Response From 15 Locations
A ping test is the fastest way to check if a server, website, or IP address is reachable and responsive. It works by sending ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) echo request packets to the target and measuring how long it takes to get a reply — the round-trip time (RTT), measured in milliseconds (ms). Unlike basic ping tools that test from a single location, CheckHost runs your ping test simultaneously from over 40 servers distributed across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa. This gives you a complete global picture of your server's availability and latency — not just how it looks from your local network. Our multi-location ping test helps you detect issues that single-location tools miss: regional outages, routing problems, CDN misconfigurations, and geo-specific latency spikes. Whether you're debugging connectivity issues, checking if your site is down, or monitoring server performance across regions, this is the most comprehensive free ping tool available online.
Usage
How to Run a Ping Test With CheckHost
Enter a hostname (e.g., google.com, example.com) or an IP address (e.g., 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8) in the search field above.
Select 'Ping' from the tool tabs if not already selected, then click Check or press Enter.
CheckHost will instantly dispatch ICMP ping requests from 15 global locations. Results appear in real-time as each location responds.
Review the results table: each row shows a monitoring location with its country flag, the ping result (packets sent/received), round-trip time (min/avg/max in ms), and the resolved IP address.
If a location shows packet loss (e.g., 0/4), it means your server didn't respond from that location. Click 'traceroute' next to failed results to diagnose where the connection drops.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good ping time?
A ping time under 20ms is excellent (usually within the same region), 20-50ms is very good, 50-100ms is good for cross-continental connections, 100-200ms is acceptable for most applications. Over 200ms causes noticeable delays in interactive applications. For online gaming, video calls, or VoIP, aim for under 50ms. For standard website browsing, anything under 150ms feels responsive.
Why does my ping vary between different locations?
Ping latency depends on physical distance (speed of light in fiber), the number of network hops between source and destination, routing path efficiency, network congestion, and server load. A server in Paris will naturally have low ping from European locations (5-30ms) but higher from Sydney or Tokyo (150-300ms). If you see unexpectedly high ping from nearby locations, it may indicate a routing problem, network congestion, or ISP-level issue.
What does 'Request timed out' or '0/4' mean?
When a ping result shows 0/4 (zero responses out of 4 packets sent), it means the target didn't reply. This can mean: (1) the server is down or unreachable, (2) a firewall is blocking ICMP traffic (many servers block ping for security), (3) there's a network outage between the testing location and your server, or (4) the server is overloaded. Use our traceroute tool to see exactly where the connection fails.
How is ping different from an HTTP check?
Ping tests network-layer connectivity using ICMP protocol — it tells you if the machine is reachable. An HTTP check tests the full application stack: DNS resolution + TCP connection + SSL handshake + HTTP response. A server can respond to ping but have its web server crashed. Conversely, some servers block ICMP (ping) but serve HTTP traffic normally. Use both tools together for a complete picture.
Can I use this to check if a website is down?
Ping tells you if the server is reachable at the network level, but it doesn't guarantee the website is working. For website availability, use our HTTP Check tool which verifies the actual web server response. However, if ping fails from all locations, the server is likely completely unreachable. If ping works but HTTP fails, the issue is with the web server software, not the network.
How is CheckHost different from check-host.net?
CheckHost (check-host.com) offers significantly more monitoring locations (15 vs fewer), faster result delivery with real-time streaming, a modern responsive interface, and additional features like multi-location consensus, continuous monitoring with alerts, status pages, and 19+ integration channels. Our platform is built with modern technology for speed and reliability.