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FortiGate execute ping

Test reachability from a FortiGate.

Copy-ready commandFortiGate execute ping
execute ping 8.8.8.8

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Vendor CLI access
Permissions
Read-only or privileged mode depending on command
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic example

Test reachability from a FortiGate.

execute ping 8.8.8.8

Common errors

Command not found

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