Git through a Proxy. What is causing the 407 error when cloning?

Question

I\'m trying to use Git through a proxy. I\'ve tried setting parameters \'git config --global\' in a lot of ways but always without success when cloning repositories.

Answer 1

If you are inside a corporate firewall and you are using windows git bash then:

Open global gitconfig file, usually this will be under C:\Users\USER_NAME.gitconfig and add the below lines if not exists.

[http]
proxy = http://USER_NAME:PASSWORD@PROXY_URL:PROXY_PORT
sslverify = false
[https]
proxy = http://USER_NAME:PASSWORD@PROXY_URL:PROXY_PORT
sslverify = false

Make sure your password does not have '@' character. If you still have the problem and you are using proxy url instead IP then: Open command - 'Windows Key+R' and type cmd then hit enter execute the command:

nslookup PROXY_URL

This will give some ip addresses. Try these ip addresses in .giconfig instead of PROXY_URL.