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# How to Test a Proxy on macOS

Ensure your internet traffic is routed through your proxy correctly. Here's a simple guide to testing proxies on macOS

**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 macOS**

## **Method 1: Using Terminal with `curl`**

You can use the `curl` command in Terminal to test if your proxy is working properly.

1. **Open Terminal**:
    
Open **Finder** > **Applications** > **Utilities** > **Terminal**, or use **Spotlight** to search for it.

2. **Run the `curl` Command**:
    
Type the following command, replacing the placeholders with your actual 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 username and password for proxy authentication (if needed).
        
    
* `http://www.example.com`: The website you want to test through the proxy.

3. **Check the Output**:
    
    
* If the proxy is working, you'll see the website content returned in the Terminal.
        
    
* If it’s not working, you’ll see an error message.


## **Method 2: Checking Your Proxy IP in a Web Browser**

If you want to visually confirm whether the proxy is active and working, you can check your public IP address through a browser.

1. **Set the Proxy in macOS**:
    
    
* Go to **System Preferences** > **Network**.

* Select your active network connection (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

* Click **Advanced**, then go to the **Proxies** tab.
        
* Check **HTTP** or **SOCKS Proxy**, and enter the proxy IP, port, and authentication details.
 
* Click **OK** and **Apply**.

2. **Check Your IP Address**:
    
    
* Open your web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.).

* Go to [https://whatismyip.com](https://whatismyip.com/) or [https://ipinfo.io](https://ipinfo.io/).

* If the proxy is working, your IP address should be the proxy server’s IP instead of your actual IP.

**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!**