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Ping

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Ping

This page explains the Ping tool in GoAdmio. It sends ICMP echo requests to a hostname or IP address and reports whether the host is reachable, along with the resolved IP address, response times, and packet loss.

Location: Admin Panel → DNS Tools → Ping
Location (User Panel): DNS Tools → Ping


Overview

Ping is one of the simplest and most useful network diagnostics. It answers two questions at once:

  1. What IP does this hostname resolve to? — ping shows the resolved IP before sending packets
  2. Is that host reachable from the server? — ping shows whether responses come back, and how fast
The Ping tool in GoAdmio runs a ping from the server itself — so it tells you whether the server can reach the target, not whether your local computer can. That distinction matters: a website can be down for you but reachable from the server, or vice versa.

Use Ping to:

  • Get a hostname's IP address — the first line of ping output shows the resolved IP
  • Test connectivity — confirm the server can reach a domain, IP, or mail server
  • Measure latency — see round-trip time to the target
  • Detect packet loss — a sign of network problems
  • Verify DNS resolution — ping fails if the hostname does not resolve
> Note: Ping is a network reachability test, not a service test. A host can respond to ping but still have its website or mail service down. To test a specific port, use nc -zv host port or curl. To test DNS records, use Track DNS or dig.

What the Page Shows

| Field / Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Host | The domain or IP being pinged |
| Resolved IP | The IP address the hostname resolves to (first line of output) |
| Packets Sent | Number of ICMP echo requests sent |
| Packets Received | Number of replies received |
| Packet Loss | Percentage of lost packets |
| Min / Avg / Max RTT | Round-trip time in milliseconds |
| Status | Reachable, Unreachable, or Timeout |

> Tip: The Resolved IP is the fastest way to answer "what IP does this domain point to?" — much faster than running a full DNS lookup.


How to Ping a Host

  1. Log in to the GoAdmio Admin Panel (or User Panel).
  2. Navigate to DNS Tools → Ping.
  3. Enter the domain or IP address (e.g., example.com or 203.0.113.10).
  4. Click Ping.
The output shows the resolved IP and the ping statistics.

Understanding the Results

Successful ping

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