---
title: "gen_dbg_ping"
description: "Simple connectivity test method that returns a 'pong' response."
source: https://docs.genlayer.com/api-references/genlayer-node/debug/gen_dbg_ping
last_updated: 2025-07-26
---

# gen_dbg_ping

### gen_dbg_ping

Simple connectivity test method that returns a "pong" response.

**Method:** `gen_dbg_ping`

**Parameters:** None

**Returns:** "pong" string

**Example:**

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "gen_dbg_ping",
  "params": [],
  "id": 1
}
```

**Response:**

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "result": "pong",
  "id": 1
}
```