ping
Send ICMP echo requests to test network connectivity. -c flag limits the number of packets.
Primary Syntax
$ ping -c 4 google.com
#
Example Usage
ping -c 4 8.8.8.8
ping -i 2 google.com#
Quick Tips
• Use man ping to read the full manual
• Add --help flag for quick options reference
• Combine with | less for paginated output
Submitted by: admin
Added: 2/9/2026