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FortiGate execute ping — Run with timestamp

Print a timestamp immediately before running the command. Base task: Test reachability from a FortiGate.

Copy-ready commandFortiGate execute ping — Run with timestamp
date --iso-8601=seconds; execute ping 8.8.8.8

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Vendor CLI access
Permissions
Read-only or privileged mode depending on command
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Run with timestamp

Print a timestamp immediately before running the command.

date --iso-8601=seconds; execute ping 8.8.8.8

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.