What Is Traceroute?
Traceroute is a network diagnostic tool that maps the path packets take from our server to a target host. Each "hop" represents a router or gateway along the route. By measuring the round-trip time (RTT) at each hop, you can identify where latency or packet loss occurs.
When to Use Traceroute
- Diagnosing slow website connections or timeouts
- Identifying network bottlenecks between your server and users
- Verifying routing paths after DNS or network changes
- Troubleshooting intermittent connectivity issues