Node.js + Axios Proxy Setup (HTTP + SOCKS)

Overview

Axios needs proper agent configuration for proxies. This guide shows stable patterns for HTTP proxies.

Installation & Setup

Install Axios:

npm i axios

Examples

import axios from "axios";

const client = axios.create({
  proxy: {
    protocol: "http",
    host: "HOST",
    port: Number("PORT"),
    auth: { username: "USER", password: "PASS" },
  },
  timeout: 15000,
});

const r = await client.get("https://api.ipify.org");
console.log(r.data);

Troubleshooting

• If proxy is ignored: ensure you didn't set HTTP(S)_PROXY env vars conflicting
• If TLS errors: use https endpoint and correct proxy protocol
• If blocked: rotate IPs and reduce request bursts