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Traffic Graphs With nload

Display live incoming and outgoing throughput for a device.

LinuxnetworkmonitoringbandwidthMedium risk
Run sudo nload to monitor traffic; use the arrow keys to switch devices.

01Command

Command
$ sudo nload

02What it does

nload draws separate graphs for incoming and outgoing traffic with current, average, minimum and maximum rates. It is a compact monitor that works well over SSH when you just need throughput.

03Risk

RiskMedium risk
Requirementssudo apt install nload
!Warning: Reading interface counters needs elevated privileges; it does not identify which process generates the traffic.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

  • Debian package: nload
    Debian · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Debian packages nload, a console network traffic monitor with ASCII graphs.
  • nload
    Official project · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Debian packages nload, a console network traffic monitor with ASCII graphs.

Last verified: 2026-09-22 · Category: Network

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