Proxy Troubleshooting: Fixing Common Connection Issues

Common Proxy Issues and Solutions

Having trouble with your proxy connection? Here are the most common issues and how to fix them.

Issue 1: Connection Timeout

Symptoms: Requests hang and eventually fail

Causes:

Wrong host/port

Firewall blocking

Proxy server down

Solutions: 1. Verify host and port are correct 2. Check firewall settings 3. Try a different port 4. Contact provider support

Issue 2: Authentication Failed

Symptoms: 407 Proxy Authentication Required

Causes:

Wrong credentials

IP not whitelisted

Account expired

Solutions: 1. Double-check username/password 2. Verify IP whitelist includes your IP 3. Check account status

Issue 3: Connection Refused

Symptoms: Immediate failure, no response

Causes:

Wrong port

Service not running

IP banned

Solutions: 1. Confirm correct port number 2. Try alternate ports 3. Check IP status with provider

Issue 4: Slow Performance

Symptoms: Requests complete but take too long

Causes:

Geographic distance

Overloaded proxy

Network issues

Solutions: 1. Choose closer proxy location 2. Try different IP from pool 3. Check your internet connection

Issue 5: SSL/TLS Errors

Symptoms: Certificate warnings or HTTPS failures

Causes:

Incorrect protocol settings

Old TLS version

Certificate issues

Solutions: 1. Ensure HTTPS proxy support enabled 2. Update software/tools 3. Verify SSL settings

When to Contact Support

Contact OutreachProxy support if:

Issues persist after troubleshooting

You suspect IP is blocked

Need IP replacement

Account questions

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