> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://riteshs4hu.gitbook.io/infosec-notes/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://riteshs4hu.gitbook.io/infosec-notes/reconnaissance/active-reconnaissance-approach/netwrok-scanning-tools/tracepath.md). # tracepath `tracepath` is a network diagnostic tool used to trace the route that packets take from a source to a destination. It is similar to `traceroute` but does not require root privileges, whereas some `traceroute` options do. `tracepath` helps analyze network latency, detect routing issues, and identify packet loss without requiring elevated permissions. ### Syntax ```bash tracepath [options] ``` ### Basic Usage * **Trace the route to a destination** ```bash tracepath example.com ``` (Displays each hop, its latency, and MTU discovery.) ### Key Options * **Use IPv4 only** ```bash tracepath -4 example.com ``` * **Use IPv6 only** ```bash tracepath -6 example.com ``` * **Specify a source address** ```bash tracepath -s 192.168.1.100 example.com ``` * **Set a maximum number of hops (default is 30)** ```bash tracepath -m 20 example.com ``` * **Enable verbose mode** ```bash tracepath -n example.com ```