Ping & Traceroute
Test network connectivity to any host. Measure latency and packet loss with ping, or trace the full routing path with traceroute.
Ping and traceroute are measured from our server in Ashburn, Virginia, USA. Results reflect network conditions between our server and the target — not from your location.
How to Use Ping & Traceroute
1. Enter a domain name (e.g. google.com) or IP address
2. Select Ping to measure latency and packet loss, or Traceroute to see the full routing path
3. Click the button or press Enter
4. Ping shows min/avg/max latency and packet loss for 4 packets
5. Traceroute shows each router hop between our server and the target with response times
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ping measure?
Ping measures the round-trip time (RTT) for a small packet to travel from our server to the target and back. Lower ping means better network responsiveness. Under 50ms is excellent, 50-150ms is good, over 150ms may indicate network issues or geographic distance.
What is packet loss and why does it matter?
Packet loss occurs when one or more packets fail to reach the destination. 0% packet loss is normal and expected. Any packet loss above 0% indicates network problems — dropped packets cause retransmissions which slow down connections and cause issues with real-time applications like VoIP and video calls.
What is traceroute and how does it work?
Traceroute sends packets with increasing TTL (Time To Live) values, causing each router along the path to respond. This builds a map of every hop between our server and the destination. It helps identify where network slowdowns or failures occur along the route.
Why do some traceroute hops show * * * (no response)?
Some routers are configured to not respond to traceroute packets for security reasons. This is normal and does not indicate a problem unless the hops after it also fail. The traceroute will continue past non-responding hops.
Why is the ping result different from my local ping?
Our ping runs from our server in Ashburn, Virginia, USA. Your local ping measures latency from your computer to the target. Results differ based on geographic location, ISP routing, and network conditions. Use our tool to test from a neutral third-party location.