Hey! For checking if your proxy server settings work, I use `telnet proxy port` to see if the port’s open.
If it connects, the proxy’s alive. If not, it’s either down or blocked. Also, some proxies need auth—make sure you’re including username:password in the settings.
If it connects, the proxy’s alive. If not, it’s either down or blocked. Also, some proxies need auth—make sure you’re including username:password in the settings.
