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ip route — Basic Usage

Use ip route for a standard administrative task.

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ip route show

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Linux with the referenced utility installed
Permissions
Use sudo or root only when required
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic Usage

Use ip route for a standard administrative task.

ip route show

Original command

Display the routing table.

ip route show

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.