---
title: "Troubleshooting Network Connectivity: 'traceroute' and 'tracert'"
date: 2024-03-08T13:53:34.000Z
author: Z.SHINCHVEN
tags: [network, connectivity, troubleshooting]
canonical: https://atlassc.net/2024/03/09/traceroute
---
## Introduction

Use 'traceroute' or 'tracert' to trace the path your data packets take to their destination.

## TraceRoute

On macOS or Linux, you can use the `traceroute` command to trace the path your data packets take to their destination. Here's the basic syntax:

```bash
traceroute google.com
```

## Tracert

On Windows, the `tracert` command is used to perform the same function. Here's the basic syntax:

```bash
tracert google.com
```