Send ICMP echo requests to any host on a schedule and see availability and latency over time. Get alerted the moment a server, router or device stops answering.
Ping is the quickest way to learn whether a host is reachable at all. It does not need a web server or an open service, so it works for routers, firewalls, VPN gateways, printers and any machine that answers ICMP.
Watching latency over time adds context. A steady rise often shows congestion or a failing link long before the host drops off completely.
Every check is stored in a full log, so you can see exactly when and how something changed.
Know immediately when a host stops answering ping.
Track round-trip time per location and spot degradation trends.
Ping from different regions to tell a local network problem from a global one.
Choose which IP version to use, or leave it on automatic.
From sign-up to your first alert in a few minutes.
Add a domain name or IP address.
Choose where the pings come from.
Select the channels that should be told when the host goes quiet.
Sensible defaults get you started; every option below can be tuned per monitor.
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Domain / IP | The host name or IP address to ping. |
| Port | Optional port setting for the request. |
| Frequency | How often the check runs: 1 to 120 minutes. The Free plan checks from every 15 minutes; Premium from every minute. |
| Locations | Run the check from one or several of 9 locations: Spain, France, United Kingdom, USA (New York, Los Angeles), Australia, Singapore, Japan and Germany. |
| Notifications | Pick any of your pre-configured alert channels: e-mail, SMS, Telegram, Slack, Messenger, voice call, webhooks and more. |
| Status page | Make the statistics of this monitor public or private. |
| Tags | Group monitors with tags to keep large accounts tidy. |
| IP version | Force IPv4, IPv6, or let Upzilla use whichever is available. |
Watch routers, switches, firewalls and access points.
Quick availability check when no web service is exposed.
Follow latency to remote offices, VPNs and cloud regions.
Compare latency from several places to locate where a problem starts.
Create as many notification methods as you like, even on the free plan.
Whether the host answers ICMP echo requests, and how long the round trip takes.
Some networks block ICMP. In that case use a TCP or HTTP monitor to check a specific service instead.
Every 1 to 120 minutes on Premium; the Free plan checks from every 15 minutes.
Yes, the Ping Test tool on our site runs a single check without an account.
No card required. 10 monitors of any type, free.