How do I download and install GoTo Network Test?

Download and install GoTo Network Test to see a comprehensive picture of your network in real-time.

Download GoTo Network Test for your operating system:

Important: For the most accurate results, install GoTo Network Test on a computer that is directly connected to the network you’d like to test.

Operating System	System Requirements
Download for Mac	Last two versions of macOS Internet/Outbound HTTPS (TCP Port `443`) Access The software uses the Qt Development Frameworks, a third party software library owned by The Qt Company licensed under the GNU LGPL v2.1 license. The Qt source code be viewed here.
Download for Windows	Windows 10 or Windows 11 Internet/Outbound HTTPS (TCP Port `443`) Access The software uses the Qt Development Frameworks, a third party software library owned by The Qt Company licensed under the GNU LGPL v2.1 license. The Qt source code can be viewed here. GoTo Network Test needs to establish frequent Internet connections in order to test your connectivity and receive updates. While GoTo Network Test is a clean and secure software, this behavior can be reason enough to get blocked by some antivirus or firewall vendors. In some cases, it might be necessary to manually unblock GoTo Network Test and its update component. The programs that need to be allowed are: `%LOCALAPPDATA%\GoTo Network Test\gotonetworktest.exe` `%LOCALAPPDATA%\GoTo Network Test\autoupdate\launch-autoupdate-windows.exe`s

Operating System

System Requirements

Last two versions of macOS
Internet/Outbound HTTPS (TCP Port 443) Access
The software uses the Qt Development Frameworks, a third party software library owned by The Qt Company licensed under the GNU LGPL v2.1 license. The Qt source code be viewed here.

Windows 10 or Windows 11
Internet/Outbound HTTPS (TCP Port 443) Access
The software uses the Qt Development Frameworks, a third party software library owned by The Qt Company licensed under the GNU LGPL v2.1 license. The Qt source code can be viewed here.
GoTo Network Test needs to establish frequent Internet connections in order to test your connectivity and receive updates. While GoTo Network Test is a clean and secure software, this behavior can be reason enough to get blocked by some antivirus or firewall vendors. In some cases, it might be necessary to manually unblock GoTo Network Test and its update component. The programs that need to be allowed are:
- %LOCALAPPDATA%\GoTo Network Test\gotonetworktest.exe
- %LOCALAPPDATA%\GoTo Network Test\autoupdate\launch-autoupdate-windows.exes

Result: A file download pop-up will appear in your browser.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Note: Make sure to carefully read and accept the License Agreement.
Open GoTo Network Test from your system applications.
Result: The GoTo icon will appear in your menu bar (Mac) or taskbar (Windows).

Open the GoTo Network Test drop-down menu.

Operating System	How-to
Mac	Select the GoTo icon in the menu bar and choose Show GoToNetwork Test.
Windows	Right-click the GoTo icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar and choose Show GoTo Network Test. Note: You may have to select Show hidden icons if your taskbar icon is hidden. Make sure your screen

Result: GoTo Network test will open.

Tip: Windows users, make sure the scale of your monitor is set to 100%.

Under the Test tab, verify the Next Test section states Connected and ready. This indicates that test can report network data.

What to do next: Test your network.

Article last updated: 16 March, 2023

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