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How can I configure Ubuntu to bypass the proxy settings for IPv6 addresses?

I’ve been diving deep into configuring my Ubuntu system lately, and I hit a bit of a snag that I really could use some help with. So here’s the deal: I need to set up my network settings to bypass the proxy for IPv6 addresses, but I’m kind of scratching my head on how to go about it.

My situation is this—I use a proxy at work for all my web traffic, which isn’t too bad since most of our network is still reliant on IPv4. But I’ve noticed that some websites and services are using IPv6. And guess what? The proxy does not play well with IPv6 traffic at all. It ends up messing everything up, and I can’t seem to reach some crucial resources I really need for my projects.

I’ve done some digging online, and I came across various methods that talk about configuring system-wide proxy settings, but they mostly focus on IPv4. From what I could gather, a lot of the GUI tools don’t even give you an option to specifically exclude IPv6, which is frustrating. Plus, modifying the system’s environment variables might not be the most elegant solution.

So, what I’m looking for is a way to configure my Ubuntu system so that any of my IPv6 traffic just completely skips the proxy settings while still keeping the proxy active for everything else. I heard there might be config files I can edit, or maybe I should take a look at some command line tools? Any insights on what files or commands I need to mess with? Or if there are any specific settings I need to tweak in the network settings, that could save me a lot of time.

I’m sure there are folks out there who have run into this issue before, so any kind of advice or detailed steps would be really appreciated! Also, if you have any warnings or things to be careful about, please let me know. Thanks in advance for your help!

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    1. Bypass Proxy for IPv6 on Ubuntu

      Bypass Proxy for IPv6 on Ubuntu

      Alright, so it sounds like you’re running into a bit of a brick wall trying to work with proxies and IPv6 on your Ubuntu setup. No worries! Let’s see if we can sort this out together.

      1. Update Environment Variables

      First off, you can try modifying your proxy settings in your shell configuration file. Here’s the general idea:

      export http_proxy="http://your-proxy:port/"
export https_proxy="http://your-proxy:port/"
export no_proxy="localhost,127.0.0.1,::1"

      Replace your-proxy:port with your actual proxy address and port. The no_proxy variable is where you skip the proxy. Make sure you include ::1 which is the loopback address for IPv6.

      2. Edit APT Configuration (Optional)

      If you want to make sure APT (the package manager) also respects this, you can configure it by editing or creating a file in /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/. For example:

      Acquire::http::Proxy "http://your-proxy:port/";
Acquire::http::Proxy::"your.domain" "DIRECT";  
Acquire::http::Proxy::"::1" "DIRECT";

      3. Network Configuration

      If you’re using NetworkManager (which most Ubuntu systems do), you could set up VPN or specific connection settings to bypass the proxy for IPv6. Open your network settings, go to the appropriate connection, and see if there’s an option for proxy settings there. Usually, it’s under the “Proxy” tab, and you can set conditions to bypass for certain addresses.

      4. Restart Your System

      After you’ve made these changes, give your system a restart or at least restart your network service to ensure they take effect.

      Be Careful!

      A couple of things to watch out for:

      • Make sure you replace your-proxy:port with the real proxy details.
      • Double check the syntax in those config files – any typo can cause connectivity issues.

      If you keep hitting walls, sometimes just disconnecting and reconnecting to your network helps refresh settings.

      Good luck with your projects, and don’t hesitate to ask if you bump into more roadblocks!




    2. Bypassing Proxy for IPv6 in Ubuntu

      To configure your Ubuntu system to bypass the proxy for IPv6 traffic, you can modify your NetworkManager configuration. NetworkManager allows you to set proxy settings that can be adjusted for specific addresses. First, open the terminal and edit the configuration file typically located at /etc/environment. You can specify which addresses should bypass the proxy by adding the following lines, ensuring you include the IPv6 exclusion: http_proxy="http://your.proxy.server:port" and NO_PROXY="localhost,127.0.0.1,::1,.yourdomain.com". This will ensure that requests to the specified local and IPv6 addresses do not use the proxy.

      Additionally, you can configure your /etc/apt/apt.conf file if you’re using the APT package manager. Edit this file and include: Acquire::HTTP::Proxy "http://your.proxy.server:port"; and Acquire::HTTP::Proxy::"::1" "DIRECT"; to route IPv6 traffic directly without the proxy. To immediately apply these settings without rebooting, restart your network services with sudo systemctl restart NetworkManager. Always remember to check whether the changes work as expected by using tools like curl -6 to test your IPv6 connectivity and verify that the proxy is bypassed.


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