Question 1

How do I test a WebSocket connection online?

Accepted Answer

Go to inspectly.dev/websocket, enter your WebSocket URL (ws:// or wss://), click Connect, and start sending and receiving messages. The tool shows the full message log with timestamps.

Question 2

How do I debug a WebSocket API?

Accepted Answer

inspectly.dev/websocket lets you connect to any WebSocket server, send custom text or JSON messages, and view all incoming frames in real time. You can also add custom headers for authenticated WebSocket connections.

Question 3

What is the difference between ws:// and wss://?

Accepted Answer

ws:// is an unencrypted WebSocket connection, similar to HTTP. wss:// is an encrypted WebSocket connection over TLS, similar to HTTPS. Always use wss:// in production to protect data in transit.

Question 4

Can I test a local WebSocket server online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. inspectly.dev/websocket can connect to local WebSocket servers at ws://localhost or ws://127.0.0.1. This is useful for testing WebSocket servers running on your development machine.

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