# proxychains

## Proxychain setup\*\*.\*\*

Install the proxychains4 package from the repository

```bash
apt install proxychains4
```

## **Configuration setup**

Open the configuration at <mark style="color:$info;">**/etc/proxychains4.conf**</mark> and specify the protocol and proxy connection details in it.<br>

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{% hint style="info" %}
**You can find a proxy setup example in the** [**Setup guide**](/eng/usage-instructions/getting-started.md) **section**
{% endhint %}

## **Checking operation**

After specifying the connection settings, you can check functionality by sending a request to ifconfig.me.

```
proxychains curl ifconfig.me
```

**If the check confirms that your IP address has changed, you can now start using your proxies!**


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```
GET https://docs.proxyshard.com/eng/usage-instructions/linux/cli-apps/proxychain.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
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