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# How to Test a Proxy on Windows

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

**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.

**1. Testing Proxy on Windows**

**Method 1: Using Command Prompt**

1. Open **Command Prompt** (search for "cmd" in the Start menu).
    
2. Type this command to test your proxy:
    

```
    curl -x <proxy_ip>:<proxy_port> -U <username>:<password> http://www.example.com

```
    
    
* Replace `<proxy_ip>`, `<proxy_port>`, `<username>`, and `<password>` with your proxy details.

3. Press **Enter**. If successful, you’ll see the website’s content.

**Method 2: Check Your IP in a Browser**

1. Open your browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.).
    
2. Visit [https://whatismyip.com](https://whatismyip.com/) or [https://ipinfo.io](https://ipinfo.io/).
    
3. Check the IP address. If the proxy is working, it will show the proxy server’s IP.
    
    [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/frzu3rg0/1239646269/49f2d6bd812029160fd0adc294bb/Inserir+um+subt%C3%ADtulo.png?expires=1740204000&signature=72307b9510f4ead8a0754a175b8eadaeecc634468872dc18225f5a39253a5a4c&req=dSIkH896m4NZUPMW3nq%2BgWOz9gv7V4oUh%2F2omnwsegSabRrQIIWHpG1QyV8Z%0AqwSNxl8VXCnrlYpowVxkkAa8qcA%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/frzu3rg0/1239646269/49f2d6bd812029160fd0adc294bb/Inserir+um+subt%C3%ADtulo.png?expires=1740204000&signature=72307b9510f4ead8a0754a175b8eadaeecc634468872dc18225f5a39253a5a4c&req=dSIkH896m4NZUPMW3nq%2BgWOz9gv7V4oUh%2F2omnwsegSabRrQIIWHpG1QyV8Z%0AqwSNxl8VXCnrlYpowVxkkAa8qcA%3D%0A)


**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!**