> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://connect.socios.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://connect.socios.com/partner-api/api-reference/ping-api.md).

# Ping API

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In Q1 2025, the Chiliz team will decommission several endpoints and features. This is to ensure that the Socios.com API remains focused on the Socios.com app features, and to bring it always closer to the Web3 ecosystem. 

Don't worry! We will provide you with alternatives right here on this documentation site.

You will find more information [in this guide](/partner-api/2025-api-update-overview.md), and in each API section of this site.
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Note: The Ping API is not changed in the 2025 API Update.
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## Socios Ping API

Using the Ping API, developers can check if their setup is done appropriately and the endpoint communicates efficiently with the API.

Use the [Quick start](/partner-api/quick-start.md) for a walkthrough implementation.

{% openapi src="/files/udP3BJinOfsJsjHx6OJh" path="/ping" method="get" %}
[Getting\_started.json](https://31329255-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMDcaoJLMj5Y3jzFMTONF%2Fuploads%2FPZcafxK9eTaGmW2BfkM7%2FGetting_started.json?alt=media\&token=38a3495e-c4aa-4f31-920c-423a43b45461)
{% endopenapi %}


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