Trace Network Path to Destination - Linux
The traceroute command traces the route packets take from your computer to a destination host. It shows each hop (router) along the path and measures the round-trip time to each hop.
This tool is invaluable for diagnosing network connectivity issues, identifying slow network segments, and understanding your network topology.
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Identify where packets are being dropped or delayed.
Find which router is causing high latency.
Understand the route your data takes across the internet.
Determine if problems are within your ISP's network.
traceroute google.com Trace the route to google.com.
traceroute 8.8.8.8 Trace route to Google's DNS server by IP.
traceroute -n google.com Trace without resolving hostnames (faster).
traceroute -m 20 google.com Set maximum hop count to 20.
traceroute -q 5 google.com Send 5 probe packets per hop (default is 3).
traceroute --help Display help information.
Practice using the traceroute command in the terminal below. Try typing traceroute google.com or traceroute 8.8.8.8