Would you like to learn how to create a Batch script to perform ping to an IP address every minute? In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to use Batch scripts to test the network connectivity every 60 seconds on a computer running Windows.

• Windows 2012 R2
• Windows 2016
• Windows 2019
• Windows 2022
• Windows 10
• Windows 11

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Tutorial Batch Script – Ping an IP address every minute

Start a command-line prompt.

Windows - Command-line prompt

Create the Batch script.

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Edit the Batch script.

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Create a loop in the Batch script.

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Execute the Batch script to ping an IP address.

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Here is the command output.

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Optionally, send an email if the ping fails.

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The SMTP server must authorize this host to send emails.

Congratulations! You are able to perform network tests using an infinite loop and a Batch script.