### How to Test Your Internet Speed from the Command Line
#### Introduction
Testing your internet speed is crucial for diagnosing network issues and ensuring you're getting the service you're paying for. While there are many web-based tools available, you can also test your internet speed directly from the command line. This guide will show you how to do it on a Linux server.
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#### Step 1: Install Speedtest CLI
Speedtest CLI is a command line interface for testing internet bandwidth using Speedtest.net. To install it, follow these steps:
1. **Update your package list**:
```bash
sudo apt update
```
2. **Install the package**:
```bash
sudo apt install speedtest-cli -y
```
#### Step 2: Test Your Internet Speed
Once installed, you can test your internet speed by simply running the following command:
```bash
speedtest-cli
```
This command will perform a speed test and display the download and upload speeds.
#### Step 3: Run Speedtest with Additional Options
Speedtest CLI comes with several options to customize your speed test:
- **Display results in bits per second (bps)**:
```bash
speedtest-cli --bytes
```
- **List available servers**:
```bash
speedtest-cli --list
```
- **Specify a server to test against** (using the server ID from the list):
```bash
speedtest-cli --server SERVER_ID
```
#### Conclusion
By following these steps, you can easily test your internet speed from the command line. This can be particularly useful for server administrators who need to diagnose network issues without leaving the terminal.
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