Frequently Asked Questions

Traceroute is a network tool used to determine the route a packet takes across a network. It’s available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, so there’s nothing you need to install to perform a traceroute.

Windows

•    Open the Start menu
•    Click on Run
•    Type cmd and press the OK button
•    In the command prompt, type tracert Domain.com and press the Enter key

copy the output, right-click anywhere in the window and select Mark. You can press Enter to copy all of the output, or select the text you want to copy and then right-click with your mouse. Paste the copied text by hitting Ctrl + V.

Linux

•    Open a terminal window
•    Type traceroute -I domain.com and press the Enter key

Mac

•    Go to Applications - Utilities - Network Utility - Traceroute
•    Type the domain or IP address in the appropriate input field and press Trace