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# 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.

## **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:

1. **Open the Terminal**:
    
On your Linux system, open the terminal.

2. **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.com

```
    
    **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.

3. **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.

1. **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"`
    
2. **Test the Proxy**:
    Now, use the `curl` command without the proxy flags to test if the proxy is working:


```
    curl http://www.example.com

```
     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](https://discord.gg/FWgEA6XW). We're here to help!**