Ping Test

Test the latency to our server locations before creating your server to ensure the best performance for your players.

How to Test Ping

Use these domain patterns to test ping to our locations:

ping usX.fsho.st    # US locations
ping deX.fsho.st    # German locations
ping frX.fsho.st    # France
ping sgX.fsho.st    # Singapore

Replace X with the location number (usually 1, 2, 3, etc.).
You can see all our locations on our Looking Glass page.

Understanding Ping Results

Lower ping times mean better performance:

• 0-50ms - Excellent connection, ideal for competitive gaming
• 50-100ms - Good connection, suitable for most games
• 100-150ms - Acceptable, may start to feel the delay
• 150ms+ - High latency, may affect gameplay

Windows Ping Command

Open Command Prompt and run:

ping us2.fsho.st

Example output:

Reply from X.X.X.X: bytes=32 time=25ms TTL=54

macOS/Linux Ping Command

Open Terminal and run:

ping -c 4 us2.fsho.st

Example Output;

64 bytes from X.X.X.X: icmp_seq=0 ttl=50 time=25.630 ms

The -c 4 flag sends 4 packets instead of continuous pinging.

Choosing the Best Location

1. Test ping to multiple locations
2. Choose the location with the lowest average ping
3. Consider where most of your players are located
4. If players are spread across regions, choose a central location

TIP

Test ping at different times of day to get an accurate picture of network performance.

Troubleshooting

Ping Command Not Working

If ping doesn't work:

• Check your internet connection
• Try from a different network
• Some networks block ICMP (ping) packets (we don't)
• Contact support if issues persist

High Ping to All Locations

If all locations show high ping:

• Check your local internet connection
• Close bandwidth-heavy applications
• Try from a different device or network
• Contact your ISP if problems continue

If the ping is only high on your server, or only for some players, send us an MTR Report. We need it to look into the problem.

Next Steps

Once you've identified the best location:

• See Locations for available regions or use our Looking Glass
• Create your server in the chosen location
• Remember: location changes are limited (2-3 per server)