how to install traceroute in debian 12 ?

Traceroute is a classic networking tool used to diagnose routing issues and visualize the path packets take to a destination. It’s not preinstalled on Debian 12, but adding it is quick and easy using APT.

Step 1: Update the Package Index

Start by updating your system’s package list to ensure you get the latest version available:

sudo apt update

Step 2: Install Traceroute

Install the traceroute package from the official Debian repositories:

sudo apt install traceroute

Confirm the installation when prompted.

Step 3: Confirm Installation

After installation, check the version to confirm everything is set up:

traceroute --version

If installed correctly, this will return version information and usage instructions.

Step 4: Run a Basic Traceroute

To trace the route to a domain (like Google), use:

traceroute google.com

It will show all the hops between your machine and the destination server. That’s it — traceroute is now fully installed and working on Debian 12.