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Running a speed test on Linux and Windows (10Gbps-aware)

A quick guide to running reliable speed tests on Linux and Windows, especially for 10Gbps setups.

๐Ÿง Speed test on Linux

We recommend using the Speedtest CLI by Ookla for reliable results.

๐Ÿ”ง Installation

Run the following commands to install:

๐Ÿš€ Running a basic speed test

Once installed, run a simple speed test:
Speedtest โš ๏ธHowever, the default server might not support 10Gbps speeds, resulting in underwhelming results. To get accurate high-speed measurements:

๐Ÿ“‹ List available servers

This will output a list of servers with their IDs. Speedtest

๐ŸŽฏ Run test on a specific server

Pick a server that supports high throughput (based on location and provider) and use its ID:
Example:
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๐ŸชŸ Speed test on Windows

While the command line option is also available, in most cases we recommend using the Speedtest app by Ookla.

โฌ‡๏ธ Download the app

Download the official Speedtest app from Ooklaโ€™s website: This GUI-based tool provides more stable and optimized results, especially on systems with higher bandwidth. Speedtest

โš ๏ธ Notes on 10Gbps testing

Just like on Linux, not all servers support 10Gbps. If youโ€™re seeing low results:
  1. Click the current server name displayed under the speed dial. Speedtest
  2. From the list that appears, select another server, preferably one known to support higher bandwidth. Speedtest
  3. Try multiple nearby servers to find the best performance.

Last modified on September 29, 2026