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## Tracing.start() method
Starts a trace for the current page.
Signature:
```typescript
start(options?: TracingOptions): Promise;
```
## Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| options | TracingOptions | Optional TracingOptions
. |
Returns:
Promise<void>
## Remarks
Only one trace can be active at a time per browser.