> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.monogoto.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.monogoto.io/advanced-console/things-management/ping-thing.md).

# Ping Thing

To ping a Thing, follow these steps:

1\.       Click **Things** from the sidebar menu.

2\.       Select a Thing.

3\.       Scroll down to the **IPs** section.

4\.       Click **Ping Thing** (next to the correct APN).

5\.       Enter a ping command in the command view window. .

6\.       Click **Ping**.

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