How to test your proxy via FireFox browser and Foxyproxy
In some cases your proxy may not work. This article shows how to test a proxy using the Firefox browser and the FoxyProxy extension to determine the source of the problem.
1
Install Firefox
Install Firefox, if you don't already have. Download it from this link.
2
Install FoxyProxy extension
Install the FoxyProxy extension for Firefox through this link.
3
Open FoxyProxy
Click the FoxyProxy icon at the far right of the Firefox toolbar to open the extension.
4
Add your proxy details
Click Add inside the FoxyProxy extension. In the new window, enter:
Proxy Type
Proxy IP
Port
Username (if applicable)
Password (if applicable)
Give the proxy a name, then click Save.
5
Activate the proxy
Select the proxy from the FoxyProxy drop-down menu and activate it.
6
Validate the proxy
Browse to a site such as http://www.whoer.net to check whether the proxy is working. This will indicate whether your IP/proxy is working or not.
7
Get in touch with proxy supplier
If the proxy you purchased does not work, report the issue to the proxy supplier. They may provide support or replace the proxy.
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