Am I Connected to the Internet
Find out in a second whether your internet really works, not just whether your Wi-Fi is connected. The page contacts six servers, checks that their answers are genuine, measures latency and keeps retrying in the background so you know the moment your connection comes back.
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Contacting several servers on the internet.
Server checks
| Server | What it proves | Result | Time |
|---|
Connection log
How to use the Am I Connected to the Internet
- Open the page: the check starts automatically and the big status box answers "Yes" or "No" within a few seconds.
- Look at the server table to see which services answered and how fast. Verified checks prove that real, unmodified data came back.
- If you are offline, leave the tab open: it retries every 10 seconds and beeps when the internet is back.
- Follow the hint for your situation: reconnect Wi-Fi, restart the router, or open the Wi-Fi sign-in page on public networks.
- Copy the report to send to your internet provider or IT support.
What each result means
| Status | What happened | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Yes, you are connected | All internet servers answered and the content checks passed | Nothing; if a single site does not load, the problem is that site |
| Connected, some servers failed | Verified answers came back, but one or more services were blocked or slow | Check VPN, firewall, ad blocker or DNS filter settings |
| Limited connection | Something answered, but no response could be verified | Sign in to the Wi-Fi portal, or ask the network admin about a filtering proxy |
| No internet access | The device is on a network but no internet server replied | Restart the router and modem, check your provider's outage page, open neverssl.com on public Wi-Fi |
| You are offline | The browser reports no network connection at all | Turn on Wi-Fi, turn off flight mode, reconnect the cable |
Quick fixes when the internet is down
- Check other devices. If your phone on the same Wi-Fi works, the problem is on this computer (driver, VPN, proxy settings). If nothing works, it is the router or the provider.
- Restart the modem and router. Unplug both for 30 seconds, plug in the modem first, wait until its lights settle, then the router.
- Forget and rejoin the Wi-Fi network if only one device fails, or try a network cable to rule out Wi-Fi problems.
- Turn off VPN and proxy software temporarily; a disconnected VPN often blocks all traffic.
- Check your provider's status page or app from mobile data for a local outage.
Why the browser's "online" flag is not enough
Browsers expose navigator.onLine and fire online/offline events, but these only report whether a network interface is connected. A laptop on hotel Wi-Fi without sign-in, or on a router whose fiber line is down, still reports "online". That is why this checker fetches real resources from several independent networks and, for three of them, checks that the response contains exactly the expected data (a DNS answer or a known file), which a login page or broken proxy cannot fake.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I'm connected to the internet?
If this page shows "Yes, you are connected", at least one server on the open internet returned a verified answer to your browser just now. The browser's own online/offline flag only tells you that a network adapter is connected, which is why the page tests real servers too.
What does "connected, no internet" mean?
Your device has a working link to a router or access point, but the router cannot reach the internet. Common causes are an ISP outage, a router that needs restarting, an unpaid or expired plan, or a public Wi-Fi network that requires you to sign in first.
What is a captive portal?
A captive portal is the login or terms page that hotels, airports, cafés and trains show before letting you online. Until you accept it, secure (HTTPS) connections fail. Opening a plain-HTTP site such as neverssl.com usually makes the sign-in page appear.
Why do some servers fail while others work?
Firewalls, VPNs, corporate or school filters, DNS blockers and some ad blockers block specific services. If most servers answer, your internet works; only the blocked ones are affected. Try with the VPN or ad blocker paused to compare.
What is a good latency?
For these short requests, under about 100 ms is fast and typical of wired or good Wi-Fi connections, 100-300 ms is normal for mobile data or distant servers, and over 1 second points to a congested or very weak connection. Use the Ping Test for repeated measurements with jitter and packet loss.
Does this test my internet speed?
No. It checks whether you are connected and how quickly servers respond, using tiny requests. Use the Internet Speed Test to measure download and upload bandwidth.
Is any personal data sent?
No cookies or personal data are sent. The page makes small anonymous requests to public DNS resolvers, a public CDN, Wikipedia, Google's connectivity check and this website, the same kind of requests any web page makes.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.