diff --git a/proxyface/proxy.hxx b/proxyface/proxy.hxx
index 56ac8b6..14f9210 100644
--- a/proxyface/proxy.hxx
+++ b/proxyface/proxy.hxx
@@ -50,6 +50,10 @@ namespace gui {
         acceptValues();
       }
 
+      void ping() {
+        _auto.ping(_testUrl);
+      }
+
       void retry() {
         acceptValues(true);
       }