Learn how to test network connectivity and latency to any host from multiple global locations

Ping Test

IPConfig's Ping Test service allows you to test network connectivity and measure latency from multiple global locations to any host. This comprehensive tool helps diagnose network issues, optimize performance, and understand global connectivity patterns.

Overview

Our Ping Test service provides:

Global Network Testing - Test from 24+ locations worldwide
IPv4 and IPv6 Support - Test both protocol versions
Detailed Statistics - RTT, packet loss, and routing information
Visual Results - Interactive maps and charts
Export Options - CSV and email reports
Real-time Testing - Live ping results as they happen

Getting Started

Basic Ping Test

Navigate to the Ping Test page
Enter a hostname or IP address (e.g., google.com, 8.8.8.8)
Select IP version (IPv4 or IPv6)
Choose test locations or use "All" for comprehensive testing
Click "Start Ping Test" to begin

The system automatically detects whether you entered a hostname or IP address and handles DNS resolution accordingly.

Test Locations

Our global network includes test nodes in:

China: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu
Hong Kong - Special Administrative Region
Taiwan - Taipei region
Singapore - Southeast Asia hub
Japan - Tokyo
South Korea - Seoul
India - Mumbai

United States: California, Virginia, Dallas, Chicago, Seattle, Miami, Newark
Brazil - São Paulo

Germany - Frankfurt
United Kingdom - London
Qatar - Doha

South Africa - Johannesburg

Understanding Results

Each ping test provides detailed information:

Network Statistics

RTT (Round Trip Time) - Minimum, average, maximum, and standard deviation
Packet Loss - Percentage of lost packets
Packets Sent/Received - Total packet counts
Test Duration - Total time for the test

Target Information

Resolved IP Address - The actual IP being tested
Geographic Location - Where the target server is located
ISP Information - Internet Service Provider details
ASN - Autonomous System Number

Advanced Features

Custom Test Parameters

Ping Count

Choose how many ping packets to send:

1 packet - Quick connectivity check
2 packets - Standard test (default)
3 packets - More reliable average
4 packets - Comprehensive testing

IP Version Selection

IPv4 - Traditional internet protocol
IPv6 - Modern internet protocol
Auto - System determines best option

Location Selection

All Locations - Comprehensive global test
Regional - Test from specific regions
Custom - Select individual test nodes

Interactive Visualizations

World Map View

Global overview of all test results
Color-coded latency indicators
Clickable nodes for detailed information
Zoom and pan capabilities

Regional Maps

China Map - Detailed view of Chinese test nodes
USA Map - United States test locations
Focused views for better regional analysis

Results Table

Sortable columns by latency, location, or status
Filtering options by success/failure
Detailed statistics for each test node
Export functionality

API Usage

Basic Ping Request

Test connectivity programmatically using our API:

curl -X POST "https://ipconfig.com/api/ping" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "host": "google.com",
    "lang": "en",
    "ipVersion": "ipv4",
    "areas": ["all"],
    "count": 2
  }'

Request Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`host`	string	Yes	Hostname or IP address to ping
`lang`	string	No	Response language (`en` or `zh`)
`ipVersion`	string	No	IP version (`ipv4` or `ipv6`)
`areas`	array	No	Test locations (`["all"]` or specific areas)
`count`	number	No	Ping count (1-4, default: 2)

Response Format

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "result": true,
    "code": "PingSuccess",
    "message": "Ping Success",
    "pingHost": "google.com",
    "IPversion": "ipv4",
    "totalNodes": 24,
    "successNodes": 23,
    "failedNodes": 1,
    "pingResultDetail": [
      {
        "code": "PingSuccess",
        "message": "Ping Success.",
        "result": true,
        "pingServerArea": "Singapore",
        "pingServerAreaEN": "Singapore",
        "pingIPLocation": {
          "Address": "United States,California,Mountain View",
          "ISP": "Google LLC",
          "asn": "AS15169"
        },
        "pingResult": {
          "pingHost": "google.com",
          "pingIP": "142.250.191.14",
          "sendPackets": 2,
          "receivedPackets": 2,
          "lossPacket": 0,
          "rttMinTime": 1.234,
          "rttAvgTime": 1.456,
          "rttMaxTime": 1.678,
          "rttMdevTime": 0.222,
          "totalElapsedTime": 50,
          "pingStatisticsDetail": "PING google.com (142.250.191.14) 56(84) bytes of data..."
        }
      }
    ]
  },
  "meta": {
    "isLoggedIn": false,
    "remainingCount": 49,
    "dailyLimit": 50
  }
}