Traceroute - Network Path Tracer

Trace the network path from our server to any destination. See each hop along the route and measure latency at each step.

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What is Traceroute?

Traceroute is a network diagnostic tool that displays the path packets take from the source to a destination. It shows each router (hop) along the way and measures the time it takes to reach each one.

How it Works

Traceroute sends packets with incrementally increasing TTL (Time To Live) values. When a packet's TTL expires at a router, that router sends back an ICMP "Time Exceeded" message, revealing its IP address and the round-trip time.

Common Uses

Network Troubleshooting: Identify where packets are getting delayed or dropped.
Path Discovery: See all the intermediate routers between you and a destination.
Latency Analysis: Measure response times at each hop to find bottlenecks.
ISP Routing: Understand how your traffic is being routed across networks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do asterisks (*) mean in traceroute output?

Asterisks indicate that no response was received for that probe within the timeout period. This can happen when routers are configured not to respond to traceroute packets, or when packets are being filtered by a firewall.

Why does my traceroute stop before reaching the destination?

This usually means a firewall is blocking the traceroute packets, or the destination host is configured not to respond. The route shown up to that point is still accurate.

What is a good traceroute time?

Generally, each hop should add 10-50ms depending on geographic distance. Total times under 100ms are excellent for nearby destinations. International routes may show 150-300ms which is normal.