Download Cisco Packet Tracer

The best way to learn about networking is to do it.

Cisco Packet Tracer, an innovative simulation and visualization tool, helps you to practice networking, IoT and cybersecurity skills from your desktop.

Use Cisco Packet Tracer to:

  • Put your knowledge into practice
  • Prepare for a certification exam
  • Sharpen your skills for a job interview

Packet Tracer is an essential learning tool used for activities and assessment in most Cisco Networking Academy courses.

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DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE CISCO PACKET TRACER SOFTWARE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THE CISCO END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”) AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CISCO PACKET TRACER (“SEULA”).  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THE EULA AND SEULA, PLEASE DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE.

To successfully install and run Cisco Packet Tracer 9.0.0, the following system requirements must be met:

  1. Cisco Packet Tracer 9.0 (64 bit):
    • Computer with either Windows (10, 11), MacOS (12 or newer) or Ubuntu (22.04, 24.04) LTS operating system
    • amd64(x86-64) CPU
    • 4GB of free RAM
    • 1.4 GB of free disk space
       

 

  • For CCNA 7.0.2, Cisco Packet Tracer 9.0 64-bit is the minimum version for new activities and new PTSA to work properly
  • Cisco Packet Tracer requires authentication with your email and password when you first use it and for each new OS login session (See footnote 1 below)
  • For more information read the FAQ and view Tutorials

 

Windows Desktop Version 9.0.0 English
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Ubuntu Desktop Version 9.0.0 English
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macOS Version 9.0.0 English
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(1) The “Keep me logged in” feature was designed to give you access (for 3 months) to Cisco Packet Tracer without needing to re-enter your credentials each time. Using the “Keep me logged in” feature is only recommended for private computers. If you are using a public or shared computer, you should NOT use the “Keep me logged in” option or you should ensure that you Logout before closing Cisco Packet Tracer to prevent other users of the computer gaining access using your credentials.