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.1. Configure Global Environment Proxy
To apply proxy settings system-wide for all terminal sessions, edit the file:source /etc/profile to apply.
2. Configure Bash Profile (User-level)
To apply settings only for the current user, edit:3. Configure Proxy for Wget
To enable proxy usage withwget, edit the config file:
4. Configure Proxy for Apt
For systems using APT (Ubuntu/Debian), create or modify the file:5. Disable Proxy Temporarily
To disable the proxy only for the current terminal session: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.
Residential Proxies
Settings
Settings
- Rotating HTTP/HTTPS
- Rotating SOCKS5
- Sticky sessions
- Host:
residential.ipnproxy.com - Port:
823 - Format:
Datacenter Proxies
Settings
Settings
- Host:
dc.ipnproxy.com - HTTP/HTTPS port:
10080 - SOCKS5 port:
10808 - Formats:
Premium Mobile Proxies
Settings
Settings
- Host and ports are assigned per proxy.
- Username:
{PROXY_USERNAME} - Password:
{PROXY_PASSWORD} - OpenVPN: Download the assigned
.ovpnprofile from Premium Mobile Access. - Formats:
Mobile Proxies
Settings
Settings
- IP address:
{IP_ADDRESS} - Port:
{PORT} - Formats:
Make sure to replace
username:password with your actual IpnProxy
credentials. If credentials are not needed, you may omit them.Always validate the proxy setup by running:If configured correctly, this will return your proxy IP address.