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1 (Test request)
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1 (Test request)

The 1 (Test Request) message checks the connectivity and responsiveness of a counterparty during a FIX session.

It is sent by one party to the other, and the recipient is expected to respond promptly with a 0 (Heartbeat) message with the same 112 TestReqID, indicating that the communication link is operational.

TagNameTypeRequiredDescription
112TestReqIDStringyesA unique identifier assigned by the sender to the test request.

For a sample message and other details, see FIX 4.4 : Test Request <1> message in the FIX 4.4 documentation.

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