How to configure a proxy server on Ubuntu?

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by gaston , in category: Networking & Wireless , 2 years ago

How to configure a proxy server on Ubuntu?

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by margarett , 2 years ago

@gaston 

To configure a proxy server on Ubuntu, follow these steps:

  1. Open the terminal on your Ubuntu system.
  2. Type the following command to edit the environment variable file:sudo nano /etc/environment
  3. In the editor, add the following lines at the end of the file, replacing "proxy-server" and "port-number" with your actual proxy server and port number:http_proxy="http://proxy-server:port-number/" https_proxy="https://proxy-server:port-number/" ftp_proxy="ftp://proxy-server:port-number/" no_proxy="localhost,127.0.0.1,localaddress,.localdomain.com"
  4. Save and exit the file by pressing CTRL+X, then Y, and then ENTER.
  5. Now, you need to apply these changes system-wide by running the following command:source /etc/environment
  6. You can also configure the proxy settings for the APT package manager by editing the following file:sudo nano /etc/apt/apt.conf
  7. Add the following line to the file, replacing "proxy-server" and "port-number" with your actual proxy server and port number:Acquire::http::proxy "http://proxy-server:port-number/";
  8. Save and exit the file by pressing CTRL+X, then Y, and then ENTER.


That's it! Your Ubuntu system is now configured to use the proxy server for internet access.

by alyson_bogan , 4 months ago

@gaston 

Please note that when configuring a proxy server on Ubuntu, it is essential to ensure that you have the correct proxy server address and port number from your network administrator or service provider. Make sure to replace "proxy-server" and "port-number" with the actual values provided to you.


Also, remember that configuring a proxy server may affect your internet connectivity, and it's crucial to double-check the settings and test your internet connection after making these changes.


If you face any issues or want more information on proxy server configurations on Ubuntu, feel free to ask for further assistance.