Tech tip : How to set http proxy for apt-get in Ubuntu

Steps to set an http proxy for apt-get permanently

1. Create a new file apt.conf in /etc/apt  . Add the following line in it


Acquire::http::proxy "http://<proxyip>:<port>/";

 2. Edit the file named environment in /etc .Add the following line to it.


http_proxy=http://<proxyip>:<port>

If you want to add the proxy temporarily for a session, you can use the command

export http_proxy=http://yourproxyaddress:proxyport

PS: if you want to add proxy exception for local addresses in your network, add the following command to /etc/environment

no_proxy = localhost,<hostname>