How to Check URL in Command Prompt?

You can check a URL in Command Prompt using the ping command.

Using the ping command:

1. Open Command Prompt: Press Windows key + R, type cmd and press Enter.
2. Type the command: In the Command Prompt window, type ping <url> and press Enter. Replace <url> with the actual URL you want to check.
3. Analyze the results: The ping command will send packets to the server hosting the URL and display the results, including:
   • Reply from: The IP address of the server.
   • Time: The time it took for the packet to reach the server and return.
   • TTL: The time-to-live value of the packet.
   • Loss: The percentage of packets that were lost.

Example:

To check the URL www.google.com, you would type:

ping www.google.com

Other methods:

While ping is a basic method, you can use other tools for more comprehensive URL checks:

• nslookup: This command can be used to query DNS records for a specific domain.
• tracert: This command traces the path a packet takes from your computer to a specific destination, helping identify network issues.
• Third-party tools: Several online tools and software applications offer more advanced URL checking features, including website speed tests, security checks, and more.

Remember: The ping command only checks the server's availability and response time. It doesn't provide information about the website's content, security, or other aspects.