traceroute

SafeTrace route (Linux)

traceroute <host>

Shows the path and per-hop latency; mtr is good for continuous monitoring.

Examples

mtr 8.8.8.8Continuously monitor path quality

Syntax

traceroute <host> | mtr <host>

Before you run it

Read-only.

Related commands

tracertTrace route hop by hop

The same reference, with no signal at all

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