Linux Terminal Proxy Setup

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Overview

Linux systems allow configuring proxies directly from the terminal by setting environment variables or editing system configuration files. Below is a step-by-step guide to setting up and disabling proxies effectively.

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1. Configure Global Environment Proxy

To apply proxy settings system-wide for all terminal sessions, edit the file: 
sudo nano /etc/profile
Append the following lines: 
export http_proxy="http://username:[email protected]:10080"
export https_proxy="http://username:[email protected]:10080"
Save and exit. Reboot or run source /etc/profile to apply.

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2. Configure Bash Profile (User-level)

To apply settings only for the current user, edit: 
nano ~/.bashrc
Add the same export lines: 
export http_proxy="http://username:[email protected]:10080"
export https_proxy="http://username:[email protected]:10080"
Then apply changes with: 
source ~/.bashrc

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3. Configure Proxy for Wget

To enable proxy usage with wget, edit the config file: 
sudo nano /etc/wgetrc
Uncomment and set the following lines: 
http_proxy = http://username:[email protected]:10080
https_proxy = http://username:[email protected]:10080
Save and close.

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4. Configure Proxy for Apt

For systems using APT (Ubuntu/Debian), create or modify the file: 
sudo nano /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/proxy.conf
Insert: 
Acquire::http::Proxy "http://username:[email protected]:10080";
Acquire::https::Proxy "http://username:[email protected]:10080";

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5. Disable Proxy Temporarily

To disable the proxy only for the current terminal session: 
unset http_proxy
unset https_proxy

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6. Disable Proxy Permanently

To remove settings, open the respective file (e.g., .bashrc, /etc/profile, etc.) and delete or comment out the export lines.

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If configured correctly, this will return your proxy IP address.