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cURL Proxy Command Generator

Create reliable cURL commands for proxy testing and request validation with Hex Proxies.

Inputs

Generated Output

cURL command
curl -x http://gate.hexproxies.com:8080 -U username:password https://example.com
• Add -L to follow redirects, -I for headers only, or -m 20 to cap request time.

Why this tool exists

Proxy debugging starts with a single, repeatable request. cURL is the fastest way to confirm your proxy credentials, test a destination, and check for block pages without introducing application logic. This generator builds a clean command you can paste into any terminal.

What you can validate

  • Authentication and proxy routing (username/password vs IP allowlist)
  • Destination reachability and SSL negotiation
  • Basic headers, response codes, and time-to-first-byte

When to use it

Use this command before integrating proxies into your codebase. It isolates the proxy layer so you can fix credentials, endpoints, and protocol issues early.

Step-by-step

1
Choose protocol
HTTP works for most scraping targets. Use SOCKS5 for lower-level proxying.
2
Paste host and port
Use your gateway host and port from the dashboard or welcome email.
3
Add credentials
Enter your proxy username and password (or leave blank for IP auth).
4
Run the request
Check response status and confirm the target matches your expected region.

Tips

  • • Use a known public URL for first tests to separate proxy issues from target site blocks.
  • • If you see a 407 error, confirm username/password and protocol match your plan.
  • • For geo checks, request a destination that returns your IP location.

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