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speedtest-cli – Test the external network speed of the server under the command line

The speedtest-cli command is a tool for testing the external network speed of a server under the command line. It uses the speedtest.net infrastructure to test the download and upload speeds of the server’s internet connection.

Overview

The speedtest-cli command is easy to use and provides quick and accurate results. To run the command, simply open a terminal window and type speedtest-cli. The tool will automatically detect the closest server to the user and run a speed test.

Here is an example of the output of the speedtest-cli command:

Retrieving speedtest.net configuration...
Testing from Example ISP (12.34.56.78)...
Retrieving speedtest.net server list...
Selecting best server based on ping...
Hosted by Example Host (City, State) [1.23 km]: 7.89 ms
Testing download speed........................................
Download: 50.00 Mbit/s
Testing upload speed..................................................
Upload: 10.00 Mbit/s

The output shows the server’s IP address, the closest server to the user, the ping time to the server, and the download and upload speeds. The output is easy to read and provides a quick overview of the server’s external network speed.

Options

The speedtest-cli command has several options that can be used to customize the speed test. The following table lists all available options:

Option Description
-h, --help Show the help message and exit.
-V, --version Show the version number and exit.
-s SERVER, --server SERVER Specify a server ID to test against.
-l, --list Display a list of speedtest.net servers sorted by distance.
-p, --precision Set the number of decimal places to display in the results.
-u, --unit Set the unit of measurement for the results (bits/s, Bytes/s, etc.).
--share Generate a URL to share the results of the speed test.
--simple Display the results in a simplified format.

Troubleshooting tips

If the speedtest-cli command is not working properly, there are a few troubleshooting steps that can be taken:

  • Make sure that the server has an active internet connection.
  • Check that the speedtest-cli command is installed on the server.
  • Try running the command with the -s option to specify a different server to test against.
  • If the command is still not working, try updating the speedtest-cli command to the latest version.

Notes

  • The speedtest-cli command requires an active internet connection to work properly.
  • The tool can be useful for diagnosing network issues and determining the speed of a server’s internet connection.
  • The speedtest-cli command is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems.

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