Illuminate Proxy

To connect to a proxy server on Linux, you can use various methods depending on your needs and the applications you want to route through the proxy. Here's a general guide on how to connect to a proxy server on Linux using the proxychains tool:

Install proxychains:
First, you need to install the proxychains tool on your Linux system. You can install it using your package manager. For example, on Debian-based systems (like Ubuntu), you can install it using the following command:

sudo apt-get install proxychains

On Fedora-based systems, you can use:

sudo dnf install proxychains

On Arch Linux, you can use:

sudo pacman -S proxychains

Edit the proxychains.conf file:
After installing proxychains, you need to edit the proxychains.conf file to configure the proxy settings. You can find the proxychains.conf file in the /etc/proxychains directory. Open the file using a text editor like nano or vim:

sudo nano /etc/proxychains/proxychains.conf

Configure the proxy settings:
In the proxychains.conf file, you need to configure the proxy settings for your proxy server. Replace the example settings with your proxy server's IP address, port, and authentication details (if required) in the following format:

strict_chain
proxy_dns

[Proxy]
type            http
server          
port            
username        
password        

[ProxyDns]
server          
port            

Save the changes and exit the text editor.

Test the proxychains connection:
To test the connection to the proxy server using proxychains, you can use the ping command:

proxychains ping 

If the connection is successful, you should see a response from the target server.

Use proxychains with other applications:

Now that you have successfully connected to the proxy server using proxychains, you can use it with other applications by prefixing the application's command with proxychains. For example:

proxychains wget 

or

proxychains curl 

This will route the traffic from the specified application through the proxy server.

If your proxy server is not responding, follow these troubleshooting steps:

1. Check the proxy server settings: Ensure that the proxy server address, port, and authentication details (if required) are correct in your browser or application settings.

2. Verify the proxy server status: Visit the proxy server's website or contact the provider to check if the server is currently operational.

3. Restart the proxy server: If you have created your own proxy server, restart the server to resolve any temporary issues.

4. Test the network connection: Check your internet connection to ensure it's stable and working properly. You can try accessing other websites to determine if the issue is specific to the proxy server.

5. Update the software: Make sure you're using the latest version of the browser or application that is configured to use the proxy server. An outdated version might not be compatible with the proxy server.

6. Disable other security software: Temporarily disable any firewalls, antivirus software, or VPNs that might be interfering with the proxy server's operation.

7. Check for network restrictions: Ensure that your network (e.g., workplace, school, or ISP) is not blocking the proxy server or specific websites you're trying to access.

8. Contact the proxy server provider: If the issue persists, contact the proxy server provider for further assistance. They may be able to provide more specific troubleshooting steps or identify any ongoing issues with their service.

To check if your computer uses a proxy-server, you just need to use any browser (Yandex Browser, Opera, Google Chrome). Then you need to follow the algorithm:

Start your browser.
Go to "Settings".
In the search box enter the query "proxy".
Click on "Proxy settings".
In the tab that opens, select "Network settings".
This will open a tab with the IP address and port of the proxy server, if it is used. If the function is disabled, the line will be empty, and the option itself is disabled.

The easiest way to do this is to use online proxy checking services. For example, Hidemy Name. It is free, displays technical data about the connection, and at the same time it also checks the ping.