nethogs – Per-Process Network Bandwidth Monitor

nethogs is a unique network monitoring tool that groups bandwidth by process rather than by...

Networking Tools Linux Open Source

nethogs is a unique network monitoring tool that groups bandwidth by process rather than by connection. Unlike iftop which shows per-connection usage, nethogs reveals which applications are consuming your bandwidth, making it perfect for identifying resource-hungry processes on your Linux system.

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Key Features

  • Per-Process Monitoring – See bandwidth usage by application
  • Real-Time Updates – Live refreshing display
  • No Dependencies – Works without special kernel modules
  • Simple Interface – Easy to read output

Installation

sudo apt install nethogs    # Debian/Ubuntu
sudo dnf install nethogs    # Fedora/RHEL

Basic Usage

# Monitor all interfaces
sudo nethogs

# Monitor specific interface
sudo nethogs eth0

# Set refresh rate
sudo nethogs -d 2

# Trace mode
sudo nethogs -t

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