How to Install ping Command on Ubuntu Linux

The ping command on Ubuntu Linux installs the iputils-5.7-3 package.

Ping is a simple tool that tests if your computer can reach another device on the network. It sends tiny test messages and times how long it takes for a response.

You might need to install ping if you get a “command not found” error on a new Ubuntu system or a Docker container. Trying to directly install “ping” using the package manager will also not work.

This guide shows you the correct way to add the ping command to your Ubuntu system.

Install ping command

To install ping on Ubuntu, you’ll need the iputils-ping package. This is a good idea if ping isn’t already on your system, for example, on some basic installations or within containers. Run the command `sudo apt update && sudo apt install iputils-ping` in your terminal to get it.

To install ping, you’ll need the iputils-ping package. The command `sudo apt update && sudo apt install iputils-ping` will install it.

sudo apt install iputils-ping

Once the package is installed, you can use the ping command to test network connectivity.

ping localhost

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• The ping command is a vital network utility for testing connectivity in Ubuntu Linux.
• 💿 Installing the iputils-ping package is necessary to use the ping command in minimal Ubuntu editions or Ubuntu running as a Docker.
• Verifying network connectivity using ping localhost can ensure that the installation was successful.