Ping uptime monitoring

A Ping check tests ICMP reachability and records response time. A host can block ICMP while its applications remain available; use a protocol check for the application you need to monitor.

Target and packets

Enter the host or IP address, Packet size and packet count. Use the same packet settings when comparing locations. Review response time, packet loss and jitter in the available results.

Create the check

1. Open Dashboard → Add check and select this check type.
2. Enter a recognizable name, complete the target fields above and select locations under Run checks from.
3. Click Next. On Settings, set the check interval and request timeout in seconds, retries and, if needed, a response-time threshold in milliseconds. A threshold of 0 disables slow-response warnings.
4. On Notifications, choose saved channels, priority and an optional runbook. Set the check group, description and enabled state.
5. Click Create check and verify a fresh result from each selected location.

See the illustrated check wizard, notification setup and result guide.