# How to Enable Ping on Windows Server 2008 R2

> URL: https://www.atlantic.net/vps-hosting/how-to-enable-ping-windows-server-2008-r2/ | Published: 2015-02-27 | Updated: 2024-06-05 | Author: Atlantic.Net NOC

##### Verified and Tested 02/28/2015

### Introduction

In this how-to, we will learn how to enable ping on a Windows Server 2008 R2.

### Prerequisites

Administrator control

## Enabling Ping on Windows Server 2008 R2

First, we will need to open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. To do this, go to Start>All Programs>Administrative Tools>Windows Security with Advanced Security.

![Start>All Programs>Administrative Tools>Windows Security with Advanced Security.](https://www.atlantic.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ping1.png)

Once opened, click on **Inbound Rules** at the top left. Scroll down and select **File and Printer Sharing (Echo Request – ICMPv4 – In)**. Once selected, click on **Enable Rule**.

![Once opened, click on Inbound Rules at the top left. Scroll down and select File and Printer Sharing (Echo Request - ICMPv4 - In). Once selected, click on Enable Rule. />
<p>When the rules are enabled, you will now be able to ping your server IP address. Come back and check for new updates.</p>
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