> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developers.paxoslabs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Test Events

> Test webhook events and how to send them from the Paxos Labs Console

Test events let you verify your endpoint connectivity and [signature verification](/v1.0.0/intro/webhooks/common-implementation-patterns#signature-verification) before going live. They share the [common fields](/v1.0.0/intro/webhooks/event-catalog#common-fields) but never represent real transactions.

## `ping`

A lightweight connectivity test. Sent when you click **Send Test** in the Paxos Labs Console with no specific event type selected.

```json theme={null}
{
  "id": "1234567890",
  "type": "ping",
  "timestamp": "2026-04-10T18:32:24.000Z",
  "version": "v2"
}
```

The `ping` event contains only the common fields — no additional fields.

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## Testing with the Paxos Labs Console

The Paxos Labs Console lets you send test events for any subscribed event type. Test events:

* Have IDs prefixed with `evt_test_`
* Contain representative sample data (not real transactions)
* Are labeled **Test** in delivery history

Use test events to verify your endpoint connectivity and signature verification before going live.