Why might ping fail even if my website works?

Some servers and firewalls block ICMP packets for security. If ping fails but your website works, the host is likely blocking ICMP traffic.

What latency is considered good?

Under 50ms is excellent, 50-100ms is good, 100-200ms is acceptable. Anything over 200ms may indicate network issues or geographic distance.

Ping Monitor - Network Availability & Latency Monitoring

What is Ping Monitoring?

Ping monitoring uses ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) to verify network connectivity and measure latency between the monitoring probe and your servers. It's the most basic form of availability monitoring.

Technical Details

The monitor sends ICMP echo request packets to the target host and waits for echo reply packets. It measures round-trip time (latency) and detects packet loss when replies don't arrive within the timeout period.

Key Features

Everything you need for comprehensive monitoring

Latency Measurement

Measure network round-trip time in milliseconds with high precision

Packet Loss Detection

Detect and alert on packet loss that indicates network issues

Multi-Location Checks

Verify connectivity from multiple geographic locations

Instant Alerts

Get notified immediately when hosts become unreachable

Use Cases

Real-world scenarios where this monitor shines

Infrastructure

Server Availability

Monitor your servers are online and responding to network requests.

Network

Network Health

Track network latency and detect connectivity issues before they impact users.

Cloud

Cloud Infrastructure

Monitor cloud VMs, load balancers, and network endpoints availability.

Configuration

Available options to customize your monitor

Option	Type	Required	Default	Description
`host`	`string`	Required	-	IP address or hostname to ping

Best Practice

Use ping monitoring as a first-line check for server availability. Combine with HTTP monitors for complete coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this monitor type

Ping checks basic network connectivity (can I reach the server?), while HTTP monitoring verifies the application is responding correctly. Use both for comprehensive monitoring.

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HTTP Monitor

Complete HTTP/HTTPS endpoint monitoring with response validation, authentication support, and SSL verification.