# trip > A network diagnostic tool. > Combines the functionality of `traceroute` and `ping`. > Designed to assist with the analysis of networking issues. > More information: . - Basic usage with default parameters: `sudo trip {{example.com}}` - Trace without requiring elevated privileges (supported platforms only): `trip {{example.com}} --unprivileged` - Trace using `IPv6` only: `sudo trip {{example.com}} --ipv6` - Trace using the `udp` protocol: `sudo trip {{example.com}} --protocol {{udp}}` - Use custom destination port `443` for `tcp` tracing: `sudo trip {{example.com}} --protocol {{tcp}} --target-port {{443}}` - Use custom source port `5000` for `udp` tracing: `sudo trip {{example.com}} --protocol {{udp}} --source-port {{5000}}`