Privoxy is a free web proxy server that can help you enhance your online privacy and security. It filters web traffic and blocks unwanted content and ads. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Privoxy on Arch Linux.
Before you begin, it is recommended that you update your system to ensure that you have the latest software packages installed. You can do this by opening the terminal and typing the following command:
sudo pacman -Syu
Enter the password when prompted, and the system will start updating.
To install Privoxy on Arch Linux, you can use the following Pacman command:
sudo pacman -S privoxy
This command will download and install Privoxy on your system.
By default, Privoxy listens on port 8118. You can change this port by editing the configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/privoxy/config
In this file, you can customize various settings, such as the listening port, logging, and filtering rules. Make the necessary changes and save the file.
To start Privoxy, use the following command:
sudo systemctl start privoxy
You can also enable Privoxy to start at boot time:
sudo systemctl enable privoxy
To test if Privoxy is working correctly, you can set your browser's proxy settings to use Privoxy as a proxy server. Open your browser, go to the settings, and choose the network or proxy settings option. Enter the IP address of your Arch Linux system and the port number you have configured for Privoxy (default is 8118).
Now, try to access a website, and you should see that the content is blocked or filtered, depending on your configuration.
In conclusion, Privoxy is a powerful tool that can help you increase your online privacy and security. By following this tutorial, you have learned how to install and configure Privoxy on Arch Linux.
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