Use Pathping on Windows

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If pathping is available, you have the option to use it to display the path and some basic information about the network path between two addresses. This article will show you how to use Pathping on Windows.

Important Notes:

Instructions

  1. Type "cmd" into the Taskbar Search Box:The Windows Search bar prefilled with the letters 'cmd' and highlighted.

  2. Click the Command Prompt app in the results list when the search completes:Windows search results showing the Command Prompt system tool.

  3. Type "pathping", add a space and type your production domain:The Command Prompt tool with the command 'pathping' set to be executed.

    Note:

    For instructions on how to find your site's production domain, view our Determine Your Site’s Production Domain article.

  4. Hit the Enter key on your keyboard and wait for the completion

  5. Copy the results and paste them into a text file

  6. Submit the text file for analysis