Getting Git to work with a proxy server - fails with “Request timed out”

Question

How do I get Git to use a proxy server?

I need to check out code from a Git server, but it shows \"Request timed out\" every time. How do I get around this?

Answer 1

After tirelessly trying every solution on this page, my work around was to use and SSH key instead!

1. Open Git Bash
2. $ ssh-keygen.exe -t rsa -C
3. Open your Git provider (Github, Bitbucket, etc.)
4. Add copy the id_rsa.pub file contents into Git provider's input page (check your profile)