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Why Use Bright Data on Ubuntu?

Routing traffic through Bright Data proxies on Ubuntu gives you enhanced privacy and the ability to access content from specific locations. Whether you’re running scripts, managing remote servers, or using CLI tools, Bright Data ensures secure and efficient connections.

Maintain a consistent IP throughout your browser session by using the -session parameter in your username. This is essential because BrightData proxies default to rotating IPs with each request. Learn more

New users should begin with ISP or Data Center proxies, as residential proxies are incompatible with browser integration in Immediate-Access mode .

For use-cases related to account management, use a consistent static dedicated IP for each account you are managing. dedicated ISP proxies should be used for this.

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How to set up Bright Data on Ubuntu

Step 1. Open Your Terminal

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open the Terminal.

Step 2. Set Proxy Environment Variables

1. Replace [HOST], [PORT], [USERNAME], and [PASSWORD] with your Bright Data details.

2. Run the following commands:

export http_proxy="http://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[HOST]:[PORT]"
export https_proxy="http://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[HOST]:[PORT]"

Use the following commands for SOCKS5 configuration:

export socks_proxy="socks5://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[HOST]:[PORT]"

If you need a country-specific exit node, modify [USERNAME] accordingly (e.g., your-username-country-US).

Step 3. Verify Your Proxy Configuration

1. Test the proxy setup by running:

curl http://httpbin.org/ip

2. The output should display the IP address assigned by Bright Data.

Step 4. Make Proxy Settings Persistent (Optional)

To apply the proxy settings across sessions:

1. Open the .bashrc file in your home directory:

 nano ~/.bashrc

2. Add the following lines at the end of the file:

export http_proxy="http://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[HOST]:[PORT]"
export https_proxy="http://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[HOST]:[PORT]"
export socks_proxy="socks5://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[HOST]:[PORT]"

3. Save and exit (Ctrl+O, Enter, Ctrl+X).

4. Reload the file to apply the changes:

source ~/.bashrc

By integrating Bright Data with Ubuntu, you can seamlessly manage your connections with enhanced privacy and security. Whether you’re performing routine tasks or accessing geo-specific content, Bright Data ensures a smooth and reliable experience. Try it out and enjoy worry-free browsing!