WebSocket Tester Tool
Connect to WebSocket endpoints, send messages, and monitor traffic in real-time.
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Start Free TrialHow to Use the WebSocket Tester Tool
Enter a WebSocket URL (e.g., wss://echo.websocket.org), click "Connect", and start sending and receiving WebSocket messages in real-time. The console displays all connection events, sent messages, and received data.
Why WebSocket Testing Matters to Developers
WebSockets provide real-time, bidirectional communication between clients and servers. Testing WebSocket endpoints is essential for developing robust real-time applications like chat systems, live dashboards, collaborative tools, and multiplayer games.
Use Cases in Development Workflows
This tool is perfect for:
- Testing WebSocket connections during API development
- Debugging real-time data flows in applications
- Verifying WebSocket message format and protocol handling
- Simulating client connections for load testing
- Educational purposes to understand WebSocket communication
Connection to Cloud Hosting
Modern web applications increasingly rely on real-time features powered by WebSockets. Kloudbean's cloud hosting services are optimized for WebSocket traffic, ensuring low latency and high availability for your real-time applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What's the difference between WSS:// and WS:// protocols?
WSS:// is the secure WebSocket protocol (WebSocket over TLS/SSL), similar to HTTPS. WS:// is the standard WebSocket protocol. For security, most modern applications use WSS://.
Q. Why can't I connect to my local WebSocket server?
Browser security restrictions may prevent connections to insecure WebSockets (ws://) from secure pages (https://). Try using wss:// or access this tool over HTTP when testing local endpoints.
Q. How can I test authentication with WebSockets?
Many WebSocket servers use query parameters or headers for authentication. Include your auth token in the URL (e.g., wss://example.com/socket?token=xyz).
Q. Can I test binary WebSocket messages?
This tool primarily supports text-based WebSocket messages. For binary data testing, specialized tools may be required.
Q. What's a good public WebSocket server for testing?
wss://echo.websocket.org is a reliable echo server that returns any message you send to it, perfect for basic testing.
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