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Why Zendesk Requests a Traceroute

Understand why Zendesk support requests a traceroute. It helps diagnose network path issues to your Zendesk instance.

Why does Zendesk support request a traceroute?

Zendesk support requests a traceroute to better understand the network path your browser takes to reach your Zendesk instance.

This information is crucial for diagnosing performance issues, as it allows the support team to see where potential bottlenecks or disruptions may occur along the network path. By comparing traceroutes to both your Zendesk instance and Google, Zendesk can gain insights into whether the issue is specific to your instance or a broader network problem.

For more details, refer to theoriginal help document.


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