Traceroute (Linux) and Tracert (Windows) utilities use ICMP packets to determine the route between the source and destination nodes. In TCP/IP network, data packets go through various network paths to arrive at the destination computer. This interactive tool provides a possible path from the source to the destination address.
Result
Hop
IP / Hostname
ISP
Country
Loss
Response
Use traceroute in Linux to display each hop a packet travels through to reach its destination. Great for troubleshooting latency, dropped connections, or routing anomalies.
