I have a question about setting up a network proxy

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I’m running Kubuntu 23.04.

And was using an android app called “NetShare Pro”.
It allows you to use your cell data by proxy.

I changed the settings under: Settings>Network>Settings>Proxy. I set this to the option “Use Manually Specified Proxy Configuration” IP: 192.168.49.1 Port: 8282 (as per the app instructions).

But was unable to use the proxy connection.

I ended up just setting firefox to use the proxy connection so I could work. So, problem solved kinda.

Did I miss a step? Am I supposed to reset the network or restart or something for the proxy setting to take effect?

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I’m not sure if you saw the message, but this shows up at the bottom when trying to use the Proxy settings:

Not all applications will use this proxy setting. In particular, Firefox and Chromium or anything derived from them, or anything using QtWebEngine - which includes Konqueror using the WebEnginePart, Akregator and Falkon - will not use these settings. Some applications may allow the proxy to be configured in their own settings.

I think this category is not very clear what it’s true purpose is :frowning: The correct way is to configure it in Firefox, like you did.

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See that becomes a problem. Because then my other applications are not able to use the proxy. Only Firefox would be able to use the proxy.

I did see that warning, and it was confusing.

I tried to use “Use System Proxy Configuration” first. But there is no spot for the port setting. I used 192.168.49.1:8282. But it didn’t work.