How do I set up a proxy for pip installation?

How do I set up a proxy for pip installation?

To set up a proxy for pip, you can use the --proxy option followed by the proxy URL. For example: pip install --proxy http://proxy.example.com:port package_name.

What if I need to use authentication for the proxy?

You can include your username and password in the proxy URL like this: http://username:[email protected]:port.

Are there any environment variables I can set for pip proxy?

Yes, you can set the HTTP_PROXY and HTTPS_PROXY environment variables in your terminal. For example: export HTTP_PROXY=http://proxy.example.com:port.

Can I configure this in a pip configuration file?

Absolutely! You can add the proxy settings in your pip.conf file under the [global] section like this:

[global]
proxy = http://proxy.example.com:port