How to Install Privoxy on Linux Mint

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Privoxy on Linux Mint.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before we begin, make sure your system is up to date by running the following command.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Privoxy

To install Privoxy, run the following command in your terminal.

sudo apt install privoxy -y

Once the installation is complete, Privoxy will be installed on your system.

Step 3: Configure Privoxy

By default, Privoxy is configured to use port 8118. You can change this by editing the config file located at /etc/privoxy/config.

To edit the file, run the following command in your terminal.

sudo nano /etc/privoxy/config

Modify the listen-address to your preferred host and port.

listen-address 127.0.0.1:8118

Save the changes and exit the editor.

Now, you can start Privoxy by running the following command.

sudo service privoxy start

By default, Privoxy will start automatically when your system boots. If you need to stop or restart the service, you can use the following commands.

sudo service privoxy stop
sudo service privoxy restart

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Privoxy on your Linux Mint machine. Now, your internet traffic will be more secure and private.