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How to Traceroute from a Chromebook

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You can use the built-in Terminal app to run traceroute from a Chromebook. This article explains how to do this.

Traceroute from Chromebook

Time needed: 2 minutes

To run traceroute from a Chromebook

  1. Open the Terminal app

    Open the Terminal app from the launcher or use the keyboard shortcut CTRL + ALT + T.

  2. Enter tracepath followed by a space and the domain name.

    Run the command tracepath followed by the domain name. For example, type tracepath chromestory.com and press ENTER.

When you are done, use the command exit to close the Terminal app.

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Dinsan

Digital Minimalist & Content Developer. He started using Google Chrome the day it was released. These days he is always on the bleeding edge, using the Canary build of both Chrome and Chrome OS as daily drivers. You’ll see him writing about upcoming Chrome features along with simple guides to get things done on Chrome.

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4 responses to “How to Traceroute from a Chromebook”

  1. bob Avatar
    bob

    It’s CTRL-ALT-T not CTRL-SHIFT-T to enter terminal in chromebook..

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    1. Dinsan Francis Avatar
      Dinsan Francis

      Thanks, Bob. I have corrected it.

      Reply
  2. Oscar Pelaez Avatar
    Oscar Pelaez

    why does it keep closing the moment i open it

    Reply
  3. Marky Maligmat Avatar
    Marky Maligmat

    Got this message

    minijail0: Target program ‘/usr/sbin/tracepath’ is not accessible

    Reply

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