How to Test a Proxy on Linux
Ensure your internet traffic is routed through the proxy correctly on Linux with this simple, step-by-step guide to test a proxy.
Why Test Your Proxy?
Verify if the proxy is working: Make sure your connection goes through the proxy server.
Check your IP address: See if your public IP has changed to the proxy server’s IP.
Troubleshoot issues: Solve any connection problems related to the proxy.
You can test your proxy directly from the terminal using the curl command. Follow these steps:
Open the Terminal:
On your Linux system, open the terminal.
Run the curl Command:
Type the following command, replacing the placeholder values with your proxy details:
Example:
curl -x 65.111.0.107:9090 -U hak_sivN21R:XaW4fdkBpgl0uhz http://www.example.com
Explanation:
-x <proxy_ip>:<proxy_port>: Specifies the proxy IP and port (e.g., 65.111.0.107:9090).
-U <username>:<password>: Provides the proxy username and password for authentication (if required).
http://www.example.com: The website you're trying to reach through the proxy.
Check the Output:
If the proxy is working, the command will return the content of the webpage ( example.com in this case). If the proxy is not working, you’ll see an error message.
You can also set your proxy as a system-wide environment variable. This method applies the proxy to all HTTP requests made from the terminal.
Set the Proxy as an Environment Variable:
Enter the following command to set the proxy for HTTP traffic:
Example:
export http_proxy="http://hak_sivN21R:XaW4fdkBpgl0uhz@65.111.0.107:9090"
Test the Proxy:
Now, use the curl command without the proxy flags to test if the proxy is working:
If the proxy is set correctly, the output will show the webpage content from example.com.
Troubleshooting Common Proxy Issues
Incorrect proxy details: Double-check the IP, port, username, and password.
Proxy not responding: Try a different site to confirm if the issue is with the proxy or the site.
Testing a proxy on different devices is simple and quick. By following these steps, you can confirm that your proxy is working and that your internet traffic is securely routed.
If you have any questions or problems with your proxy setup, you can reach our support team through the chat on our website or on our Discord server. We're here to help!
Why Test Your Proxy?
Verify if the proxy is working: Make sure your connection goes through the proxy server.
Check your IP address: See if your public IP has changed to the proxy server’s IP.
Troubleshoot issues: Solve any connection problems related to the proxy.
**Step-by-Step Guide to Test a Proxy on Linux**
**Method 1: Testing a Proxy Using `curl`**
You can test your proxy directly from the terminal using the curl command. Follow these steps:
Open the Terminal:
On your Linux system, open the terminal.
Run the curl Command:
Type the following command, replacing the placeholder values with your proxy details:
curl -x <proxy_ip>:<proxy_port> -U <username>:<password> http://www.example.comExample:
curl -x 65.111.0.107:9090 -U hak_sivN21R:XaW4fdkBpgl0uhz http://www.example.com
Explanation:
-x <proxy_ip>:<proxy_port>: Specifies the proxy IP and port (e.g., 65.111.0.107:9090).
-U <username>:<password>: Provides the proxy username and password for authentication (if required).
http://www.example.com: The website you're trying to reach through the proxy.
Check the Output:
If the proxy is working, the command will return the content of the webpage ( example.com in this case). If the proxy is not working, you’ll see an error message.
**Method 2: Using Environment Variables for Proxy**
You can also set your proxy as a system-wide environment variable. This method applies the proxy to all HTTP requests made from the terminal.
Set the Proxy as an Environment Variable:
Enter the following command to set the proxy for HTTP traffic:
export http_proxy="http://<username>:<password>@<proxy_ip>:<proxy_port>"Example:
export http_proxy="http://hak_sivN21R:XaW4fdkBpgl0uhz@65.111.0.107:9090"
Test the Proxy:
Now, use the curl command without the proxy flags to test if the proxy is working:
curl http://www.example.comIf the proxy is set correctly, the output will show the webpage content from example.com.
Troubleshooting Common Proxy Issues
Incorrect proxy details: Double-check the IP, port, username, and password.
Proxy not responding: Try a different site to confirm if the issue is with the proxy or the site.
Testing a proxy on different devices is simple and quick. By following these steps, you can confirm that your proxy is working and that your internet traffic is securely routed.
If you have any questions or problems with your proxy setup, you can reach our support team through the chat on our website or on our Discord server. We're here to help!
Updated on: 20/02/2025
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