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ping

ping sends ICMP Echo Requests to a host and waits for Echo Replies. It reports reachability, packet loss, and round-trip timing for IPv4 or IPv6.

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Syntax

ping [options] {destination}

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  • arping
  • clockdiff
  • tracepath
  • ICMP
  • IPv4
  • IPv6

Source: ping(8) - Linux manual page. Checked 2026-11-03.