{"id":5837,"date":"2024-11-20T02:33:47","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T21:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veeble.com\/kb\/?p=5837"},"modified":"2025-03-13T10:48:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T05:18:16","slug":"how-to-set-up-proxy-on-ubuntu-debian-via-command-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veeble.com\/kb\/how-to-set-up-proxy-on-ubuntu-debian-via-command-line\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up Proxy on Ubuntu\/Debian via Command Line"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This guide shows how to set up proxy settings on the Ubuntu \/ Debian Command line without a GUI<\/a>, by creating environment variables for system-wide settings and configuring applications like apt <\/a>to use the proxy.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Configure System-Wide Proxy Settings in Linux<\/a>
  2. Configure Proxy for apt in Linux<\/a>
  3. Temporary Proxy Settings in Linux<\/a>
  4. Persistent Proxy Settings for Individual Users<\/a>
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    Configure System-Wide Proxy Settings in Linux<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    1. Edit the \/etc\/environment File<\/strong>
      Open the file using a text editor such as       Vim<\/a> or nano<\/a>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      sudo nano \/etc\/environment<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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      \"How<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Add Proxy Environment Variables<\/strong>
        Include the following lines, replacing http:\/\/myproxy.server.com:8080\/<\/code> with your proxy details:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        http_proxy=\"http:\/\/myproxy.server.com:8080\/\"
        https_proxy=\"http:\/\/myproxy.server.com:8080\/\"
        ftp_proxy=\"http:\/\/myproxy.server.com:8080\/\"
        no_proxy=\"localhost,127.0.0.1,localaddress,.localdomain.com\"
        HTTP_PROXY=\"http:\/\/myproxy.server.com:8080\/\"
        HTTPS_PROXY=\"http:\/\/myproxy.server.com:8080\/\"
        FTP_PROXY=\"http:\/\/myproxy.server.com:8080\/\"
        NO_PROXY=\"localhost,127.0.0.1,localaddress,.localdomain.com\"<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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        Ensure both uppercase and lowercase variables are added as some applications may use one form over the other.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Save and Exit<\/strong>
          For nano<\/code>, press CTRL+O<\/code> to save and CTRL+X<\/code> to exit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Apply Changes<\/strong>
            Logout and log back in, or reboot the system:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            sudo reboot<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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            Configure Proxy for apt in Linux<\/h3>\n\n\n
            The apt package manager does not automatically use system-wide proxy settings. Follow these steps to set a proxy for apt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Create a Proxy Configuration File<\/strong>
              Create a new file in \/etc\/apt\/apt.conf.d\/:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
              sudo nano \/etc\/apt\/apt.conf.d\/95proxies<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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              \"Set<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Add Proxy Settings<\/strong>
                Add the following lines, replacing http:\/\/myproxy.server.com:8080\/ with your proxy details:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                Acquire::http::proxy \"http:\/\/myproxy.server.com:8080\/\"; Acquire::ftp::proxy \"ftp:\/\/myproxy.server.com:8080\/\"; Acquire::https::proxy \"https:\/\/myproxy.server.com:8080\/\";<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Save and Exit<\/strong>
                  Save the file and exit the editor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  If your proxy requires authentication, include the username and password in the proxy URL like the below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                  http:\/\/username:password@myproxy.server.com:8080\/<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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                  Note:<\/strong> Certain special characters in usernames or passwords must be URL-encoded. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n