What Traceroute Shows

Traceroute maps each network step between your device and a destination server. Even with VPN encryption, it may reveal:

• Regional routing infrastructure (e.g., through Cambridge, Sheffield, Aberdeen)
• Latency signatures tied to intermediate internet exchanges
• Partial visibility of datacentre points or peering nodes

How EcoVPN Obscures Hops

• Tunnel configurations enforce traffic flow through designated endpoints only
• Firewall logic at exit nodes may suppress ICMP replies, reducing post-exit visibility
• `AllowedIPs` in your WireGuard config ensures system traffic routes strictly into the tunnel

Running a Jurisdiction Trace

• Use traceroute (macOS/Linux) or tracert (Windows) to your tunnel endpoint
• Review hop timing and geographic hints per node
• Compare path with EcoVPN’s jurisdictional node map
• Use KeyCDN traceroute for browser-based inspection

Interpreting the Results

• Some hops may show cities unrelated to your endpoint due to ISP registry logic
• Latency does not always indicate physical proximity - routes may reflect peering efficiency
• If the final hop shows inconsistent metadata, the tunnel is likely suppressing visibility successfully

“Traceroute catches fragments. Tunnel logic reconstructs the path in private.”