# Allow ICMP Ping

The Internet Protocol (`IP`) supports more than just `TCP` and `UDP` traffic; it can also carry `ICMP` messages. By default, all `ICMP` requests are closed on your instances. However, adding an `ECHO REPLY ICMP` traffic rule to your security group allows you to ping your instance. Enabling `PING` makes it easier to integrate with your preferred monitoring tool or service.

To enable ingress ping connectivity to your instance, follow these steps:

1. **Choose the Security Group**  
   Navigate to the instance list in the Portal and select the security group associated with your instance to which you want to add ping traffic. Note that enabling ping will also apply to all instances attached to this security group.

2. **Add a Rule**  
   Within the selected security group, create an `INGRESS` rule. Be sure to restrict the source IP or network range, and select the `ICMP` protocol.

3. **Configure Echo**  
   Set the type to `ECHO (type 8)` and the code to `NO CODE`.

4. **Save**  
   Click **ADD** to save your rule. Please allow some time for the rule to propagate.

![](allow-ping-2.png "Adding Echo ICMP Rule")

The resulting rules appear like this:

![](allow-ping-1.png "Echo ICMP Rule")

![](allow-ping-3.png "Adding Echo Reply ICMP Rule")