> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.edbb.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Ping Test & Latency Tools

> Use EDBB’s latency, gateway, and looking-glass tools to benchmark network routes and choose the best VPS location.

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# Measure Latency Before You Deploy

<Info>
  EDBB offers public tools so you can evaluate round-trip times and routing paths without provisioning a VPS. Combine them to pick the ideal data center for your workload.
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## Latency - Route Testing Toolkit

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    Compare round-trip times from your location to each EDBB POP.

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  <Card title="🔭 Looking Glass">
    Run pings, traceroutes, and MTR tests directly from our network.

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    Benchmark latency with our on-net gateway list (no login required).

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    Visualize our global footprint and drill into each data center.

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## Suggested Workflow

1. **Latency scan** – run the latency app to shortlist the top-performing locations.
2. **Route verification** – use the Looking Glass to confirm stable paths and evaluate packet loss.
3. **Gateway pings** – test the on-net gateway for the final candidates to gauge consistency.
4. **Document results** – save the numbers so you can compare with other providers or regions later.

With these tools, you can make a data-driven decision about where to deploy your EDBB VPS.