What is WebSocket ping/pong frame behavior?

Updated May 6, 2026

Short answer

Ping/pong frames are used to check connection liveness.

Deep explanation

Server sends ping, client responds with pong automatically or manually depending on implementation. Helps detect broken connections.

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