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How to perform ping checks in Windows, Linux and Mac OS?

Last update: Feb 06, 2020

Here are instructions on how to perform a ping check on different operating systems:

  • Windows:

Open Start menu > Click Run > Type cmd and press Enter

In the command prompt type ping domain.com and press Enter.

This will provide ping results from your computer to domain.com. You can also use ping with an IP, i.e. ping 1.2.3.4

  • Linux:

Open a Terminal window and type ping domain.com

  • Mac OS:

Go to the Applications > Utilities > Network Utility > ping and specify a domain or IP.

Alternatively, open up Terminal, type ping domain.com, and press Enter. You can also use ping with an IP, i.e. ping 1.2.3.4

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