Trace the network path to any domain or IP address and identify network bottlenecks
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Enter a domain or IP and click "Trace Route"
Traceroute is a free online network diagnostic tool that shows the path packets take from our server to a destination host. It displays each hop (router) along the route, along with the response time at each step. This helps identify where network delays or failures occur.
Whether you're troubleshooting slow connections, diagnosing network issues, or understanding internet routing, traceroute provides valuable insights into your network path.
See every router your data passes through on its way to the destination.
Measure response time at each hop to identify where delays occur.
Pinpoint network congestion and routing problems along the path.
Understand the geographic path your data takes across the internet.
Traceroute works by sending packets with increasing TTL (Time To Live) values. Each router decrements the TTL, and when it reaches zero, the router sends back an error message revealing its identity and response time.
Asterisks indicate that a hop didn't respond within the timeout period. This often means the router is configured not to respond to traceroute packets, or there's packet loss at that hop.
A typical traceroute has 10-20 hops. Very distant destinations may have more. Fewer hops generally means faster routing, though hop count alone doesn't determine speed.