Trace the network path to any destination and visualize hops, latency, and geographic routing. Essential for network diagnostics and VPN route analysis.
Traceroute shows the path your data takes across the internet to reach its destination. Each "hop" represents a router or server your packets pass through, along with response times and geographic information where available.
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Traceroute (ou tracert sur Windows) is a network diagnostic tool that maps the route your data packets take from your device to a destination server. It reveals each "hop" – like routers or servers – along the path, including response times (latency) and sometimes geographic locations.
Think of it as a GPS for your internet traffic: it helps identify where delays or blocks occur. For example, if a website loads slowly, traceroute can pinpoint if the issue is with your ISP or a distant server. Ready to trace? Enter a target host above and hit Start!
Traceroute sends small data packets (ICMP echoes or UDP probes) with increasing Time-to-Live (TTL) values. Each router along the path decrements the TTL and, when it hits zero, sends back an error message with its IP address and response time.
This builds a step-by-step map of the route. Our tool uses advanced probes for accuracy, even behind firewalls. Pro tip: Set Max Hops to 30 for most traces – that's usually enough to reach global destinations like Google or Wikipedia!
Traceroute is essential for troubleshooting network issues, such as slow connections, packet loss, or routing problems. It's great for:
Users like gamers, remote workers, and IT enthusiasts love it for quick insights. Combine it with our Latency Test or Speed Test for a full network checkup!
Results show hops (numbered steps), IP addresses, hostnames, latency (in ms), and sometimes locations. Low latency (<50ms) is ideal; asterisks (*) mean timeouts or blocks.
For instance, if hop 5 has high latency, that router might be congested. Use our interactive visualization to spot patterns – and if privacy is a concern, pair it with a VPN to mask your real route.
Ping measures round-trip time to a single destination, testing basic reachability. Traceroute goes further by mapping the entire path, revealing intermediate issues ping might miss.
Example: Ping says a server is up but slow – traceroute shows where the delay happens.
If you see timeouts or high latency:
Our tool includes a Cancel button and Escape key shortcut for easy stops – no more stuck traces!
Our free, privacy-focused Traceroute tool helps you diagnose network paths without logging your data. It's perfect for enthusiasts and pros, with interactive results and examples like tracing to Cloudflare or GitHub.
We built it to complement tools like IP Location and DNS Leak Test, all while prioritizing your online security. Supported by ads and affiliates – try it now and explore more at myip.casa!
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