How to install and use Ookla Speedtest CLI on Debian/Ubuntu

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Here is a quick guide on how to install and use the official Ookla Speedtest CLI on Debian/Ubuntu based systems.

1. Add Ookla Speedtest repository

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curl -s https://packagecloud.io/install/repositories/ookla/speedtest-cli/script.deb.sh | sudo bash

2. Install Speedtest CLI

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sudo apt install speedtest

3. List available Ookla servers

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speedtest -L

This will print a list of the closest Ookla servers. The first column in the output is the server ID.

4. Run speed test against a specific server

Replace [SERVER_ID] with the ID from the list above:

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speedtest -s [SERVER_ID]

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speedtest -s 12345

That is all, you now have a simple way to test network speed directly from your server’s terminal using specific Ookla servers.