How to Install Tinyproxy on Linux Mint

Tinyproxy is a small and efficient HTTP/HTTPS proxy server that allows computers to connect using a single IP address, while avoiding the overhead of a full-blown web server. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Tinyproxy on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

You will need the following:

• A Linux Mint operating system.
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing Tinyproxy, it is recommended to update the system.

sudo apt-get update

Step 2: Install Tinyproxy

To install Tinyproxy, use the following command:

sudo apt-get install tinyproxy

Step 3: Configure Tinyproxy

After installing Tinyproxy, you will need to configure it. Open the configuration file using the following command:

sudo nano /etc/tinyproxy.conf

In the configuration file, find the #Allow line, and remove the # symbol before it to uncomment the line.

Allow 127.0.0.1

Next, find the #Listen line, and remove the # symbol. Edit the line to specify the IP address and port number you want to use.

Listen 192.168.1.100 8888

Save and close the configuration file.

Step 4: Restart Tinyproxy

After configuring Tinyproxy, restart the service using the following command:

sudo systemctl restart tinyproxy

Step 5: Test Tinyproxy

To test Tinyproxy, open a web browser on the same machine where you have installed Tinyproxy. Configure the browser to use the IP address you specified in the Listen line of the configuration file, and port 8888.

Visit any website to confirm that Tinyproxy is working correctly.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured Tinyproxy on your Linux Mint system. Tinyproxy is now ready to use as an HTTP/HTTPS proxy server.