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Testing a proxy

According to our data, most browser profile issues are related to non-working proxies. Let's explore several methods to test your proxy and determine the source of the problem.

Testing Methods

1. Via Indigo X

The simplest way to test your proxy:

  1. Open profile settings
  2. Go to the "Proxy" tab
  3. Click "Test proxy"

Test Results

StatusMeaningNext Steps
✅ "Proxy connected"Successfully connected to proxyIf profile still won't launch, contact support
❌ "Connection error"Failed to verify proxyUse other testing methods below

2. Via Browser Extensions

Install proxy testing extensions:

Results
  • If proxy doesn't work in regular browser → contact your proxy provider
  • If proxy works in regular browser → contact Indigo X support
caution

If a proxy doesn't work in regular Chrome or Firefox browsers, it won't work in Indigo X either.

3. Local Testing

You can test your proxy through your system settings and browserleaks.com.

Windows Configuration

  1. Open Settings (gear icon)
  2. Navigate to Network & Internet
Windows network settings
  1. Select Proxy on the left
Windows proxy settings

Automatic Configuration

  • Select "Use setup script"
  • Specify the full path to PAC file

Manual Configuration

  1. Enable "Use a proxy server"
  2. Enter address and port
  3. Enable "Don't use proxy server for local addresses"
Recommendation

When encountering issues, we recommend first testing your proxy locally through system settings and browserleaks.com. This will help quickly identify the source of the problem.