How Do I Run a Traceroute on macOS or Linux?

How Do I Run a Traceroute on macOS or Linux?

Running a traceroute on macOS or Linux is quick and easy using the built-in terminal. This helps identify network latency and routing issues.

For macOS Users:

1. Open Terminal:

   • You can find it in Applications > Utilities > Terminal

   • Or search for "Terminal" using Spotlight (Command + Space)

2. In the terminal, type the following command:

   traceroute yourdomain.tld
   

    

3. Replace yourdomain.tld with the actual domain (e.g., example.com)

4. Press Enter.

For Linux Users:

1. Open your terminal emulator (Terminal, Konsole, GNOME Terminal, etc.).

2. Type the following command:

   traceroute yourdomain.tld
   

    

3. If traceroute is not installed, you can install it using your package manager:

   • For Debian/Ubuntu:

     sudo apt install traceroute
     

   • For RedHat/CentOS:

     sudo yum install traceroute
     

4. After installing, rerun the command:

   traceroute yourdomain.tld
   

Copying the Results (macOS & Linux):

• Simply click and drag to highlight the results in the terminal.

• Then press Command + C (on macOS) or Ctrl + Shift + C (on most Linux terminals) to copy.

• Paste into your support request or email.