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Use proxy with wget on the fly

I know that if I want to use a proxy with wget, I have to edit /etc/wgetrc or ~/.wgetrc file and set there the proxy address and port.

What I want to know if is there any option to use wget and use a proxy BUT without editing any config file.

That's all. Thanks.

Solution

  • You can pass the proxy settings via the environment, e.g.:

    https_proxy=http://proxy.example.com:3128 wget http://www.example.com