WatchICMP echo checks
Confirm a host answers ICMP echo (ping) and measure round-trip latency from the cloud, on the interval you choose.
Ping monitoring
Ping monitoring for host reachability
WatchControl sends ICMP echo requests to your hosts on a schedule and alerts you the moment one stops responding — the simplest signal that a server or device is unreachable.
Fast detection
Checks as fast as every minute on paid plans, with failure confirmation so a single dropped packet does not page you.
Complements HTTP
Pair ping with HTTP, keyword and port checks to tell “the box is down” apart from “the app is broken”.
Instant alerts
Email and webhook on every plan, plus pay-as-you-go SMS, with re-notify intervals so an outage is not missed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does ICMP ping monitoring tell me?
Whether a host is reachable at the network level — the simplest signal that a machine is alive.
Is ping enough on its own?
It is a good baseline, but pair it with HTTP or port checks to confirm the actual service is responding, not just the host.
How often does it check?
From every 5 minutes free, down to every minute on paid plans.
Is ping monitoring free?
Yes — ICMP ping is one of the nine monitor types on every plan.
Ping your first host free
Add a host and get reachability alerts in minutes — no credit card.