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Ping / Reachability Monitoring

Basic ICMP reachability for servers and network devices.

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Ping monitoring sends ICMP echo requests to verify a host is reachable on the network. The simplest and fastest check — ideal for servers, routers, and IoT devices.

⚙️How it works

Uptrue sends ICMP ping packets to your target IP or hostname. If the host fails to respond within the timeout, an alert fires.

✓What Uptrue checks

  • ICMP echo response
  • Round-trip time
  • Packet loss

⚠Alert conditions

  • No ICMP response within timeout
  • Consistent packet loss
Why this matters

Even if no application is running, you need to know if a machine is reachable. Ping is the fastest way to confirm basic network connectivity.

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?Frequently asked questions

What if my server blocks ICMP?
Use Port or HTTP monitoring instead — these use TCP which is rarely blocked.
Can I monitor internal IPs?
No. Uptrue monitors external IPs only to prevent SSRF risks.
Related Monitor Types
🔌Port Check Monitoring🌐HTTP/HTTPS Uptime Monitoring
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