A traceroute helps identify network communication problems between your computer and a website's server. Here's how to run one on different operating systems:

Windows:

1. Open Command Prompt (cmd)
   • Click Start menu > Run
   • Type "cmd" and press Enter
   • For Windows 8/10: Search for "command prompt"
2. Type: tracert yourdomain.com
3. Press Enter
4. Copy the results

Mac OS:

1. Open Terminal
   • Use Spotlight Search
   • Type "terminal" and open the application
2. Type: traceroute yourdomain.com
3. Press Enter
4. Copy the results

Linux:

1. Open Terminal
2. Type: traceroute -I yourdomain.com
3. Press Enter
4. Copy the results

Before Running a Traceroute:

• Clear your browser cache
• Try basic browser troubleshooting
• Verify if the issue is domain-related

Tips:

• Replace "yourdomain.com" with the actual website address
• You can also use IP addresses (e.g., 7.7.7.7)
• Keep the complete results for troubleshooting purposes

The traceroute results will show the network path and any points where communication might be failing, helping identify the source of connection problems.

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