useforfreeWhat this does
This ping test measures how long it takes your connection to reach the data centres where many online games run their servers, across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, South America and Africa. Each region is measured several times and the typical result is shown with a quality rating, then the list is sorted so your fastest server regions come first. Use it to choose the right region in your game's settings.
How to use it
- Close other downloads, streams and VPNs for the most accurate result.
- Press Start ping test and wait about 20 seconds.
- Set your game's server or matchmaking region to the fastest one you can play in.
FAQ
Is this the exact ping to my game's server?
It is the ping to the data centre region, not to one specific match server. Many online games run their servers in these Amazon Web Services regions, so the result is a close guide to what you will see in game, often within a few milliseconds.
What is a good ping for gaming?
Under 40 ms is excellent and ideal for competitive shooters, 40 to 80 ms is good, 80 to 130 ms is playable for most games, and above that you will notice lag.
How can I lower my ping?
Choose the server region with the lowest result, use a cable instead of Wi-Fi, close downloads and streaming on your network, and turn off VPNs while playing.