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[GH-ISSUE #1034] Cannot connect to internet when Proxyman is not open #1029
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Originally created by @dennisvera on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/ProxymanApp/Proxyman/issues/1034
Originally assigned to: @NghiaTranUIT on GitHub.
Proxyman version? (Ex. Proxyman 1.4.3)
version 2.34.1 (23410)Version 2.34.1 (23410)
macOS Version? (Ex. mac 10.14)
big sur 11.5.2
Steps to reproduce
Expected behavior
google.com opens up
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@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021):
Hey @dennisvera, it seems that you haven't installed the Helper Tool in Preference -> Advanced 🤔
You could not access the Internet after quitting Proxyman, which indicates that Proxyman could not revert the HTTP Proxy properly.
Please try to install the Helper Tool 👍
@dennisvera commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021):
I appreciate the quick response! it looks like i had already installed the helper tools. will unistall and reinstall!

@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021):
Do you use Cloudflare WRAP? If yes, please update the lasted build. WRAP has a bug that conflicts with all web debugging Proxy recently.
@dennisvera commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021):
I do not have Cloudflare installed. I tried unistalling > reinstalling...did not work
@dennisvera commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021):
I am loosing lots of work time, all of last night and alll of this morning
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021):
Sorry for this inconvenience 😞
To fix it, when you could not access the Internet, please open System Preference -> Network -> Wifi -> Advanced -> Proxies Tab -> Uncheck the HTTP and HTTPS Proxy -> Apply.
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021):
I'm not sure what causes the problem. I'm investigating. Please let me know this trick resolves your problem.
@dennisvera commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021):
that worked for me. thank you 🙏
now, Is there anything i need to worry about having the HTTP and HTTPS Proxy (unchecked)
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021):
Basically, when your open Proxyman, the Helper Tool will automatically override the HTTP/HTTPS Proxy to Proxyman (127.0.0.1:9090) and revert it when you quit the app.
However, Proxyman might not revert the HTTP Proxy if it's checked before Proxyman is overridden. It's useful for users, who are currently using a different Proxy before opening Proxyman.
Your issue, I guess that you open other proxy apps (like Charles Proxy), then open Proxyman. Then quit both apps. Proxyman will persist the HTTP/HTTPS Check -> You could not access the Internet.
@dennisvera commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021):
Thanks for the background on this, helpful! that is very likely the scenario as I had recently opened Charles as well. I will test it all again without opening Charles and see if it all works as expected (internet still works after quitting Proxyman.
Thank you for the quick response, much appreciated!
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021):
You're welcome 👍
@dennisvera commented on GitHub (Oct 15, 2021):
Confirming HTTP/HTTPS properly checks/unchecks when Proxyman launches/quits
@DavidAPears commented on GitHub (Apr 20, 2022):
Thanks for this:
"To fix it, when you could not access the Internet, please open System Preference -> Network -> Wifi -> Advanced -> Proxies Tab -> Uncheck the HTTP and HTTPS Proxy -> Apply."
I was stuck with no internet access until I found your comment.
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Apr 20, 2022):
Sorry for this inconvenience @DavidAPears. Proxyman should automatically revert the proxy when you close the app or the app unexpectedly crashed.
However, the helper tool must be installed.
Can you verify that the helper tool is installed? @DavidAPears
https://github.com/ProxymanApp/Proxyman/issues/1034#issuecomment-944396752
@tilwinjoy commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2022):
Hello, I'm using AnyConnect VPN and have the same problem below is the two scenarios:
Steps:
Connect to VPN using AnyConnect
At this point, the Web Proxy settings are unchecked
Open Proxyman
Proxyman enables the Web Proxy settings (checked)
At this point:
Close Proxyman
Internet works
Steps:
Ensure the Web Proxy settings are unchecked
Open Proxyman
Proxyman enables the Web Proxy settings (checked)
Connect to VPN using AnyConnect
The Web Proxy settings remain checked
At this point:
Close Proxyman
Proxyman disables the Web Proxy settings (unchecked)
Internet no longer works.
It looks like either:
Current work around:
@xjiaxiang commented on GitHub (Oct 8, 2022):
I solved it by check the option.

@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Oct 10, 2022):
It's not the correct solution @SaiRS. This feature is helpful if you're using another Proxy simultaneously with Proxyman.
By default, Proxyman will revert all Proxy Config when closing the app. However, if you're using a different Proxy, you might not access the Internet. Enables this feature, Proxyman tries to restore to the original state.
@kauanslr commented on GitHub (Mar 4, 2023):
Hey Guys, how your doing?
I'm tried to use the last version of Windows app with my physical android device and i'm get the same problem: i just can't use my phone.
All of my wi-fi network stops, 4G network don't work properly too (only websockets are working whatsapp, discord)
And i just followed the steps on screen:
The Wi-fi networks don't connect to any site, BUT when i powerup my computer and start proxyman the app capture all of my mobile traffic.
At this exact time i'm trying to factory restore mobile to fix this.
Proxyman: 1.4.0
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Mar 4, 2023):
@kauanslr to fix it, you just need to turn off the HTTP Proxy on your Wifi Setting (on your Android device).
When you config the HTTP Proxy on your Android, by pointing to your IP, at port 9090. Please make sure the Proxyman app is opening. If you close the Proxyman app, you should revert the HTTP Proxy on your Android too 👍
Otherwise, you could not access to the Internet.
@kauanslr commented on GitHub (Mar 4, 2023):
Hey @NghiaTranUIT thanks for the flash like response 🚀
Yep, i've turned off the Proxy config on my wi-fi settings, but it keep connecting to proxyman.
Last night i've restored the device network config to default and it does not worked too
@kauanslr commented on GitHub (Mar 4, 2023):
Yep, just a facory reset and everything is working. I think this can be a Android bug (?????? why i cant disable a proxy config, Google)
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Mar 4, 2023):
If you turn it off on your Android, but it still connects to Proxyman, it's definately a bug from Android OS.
@monika-rudko commented on GitHub (May 11, 2023):
Hi,
I am a Windows user and used Proxyman on emulator. Then I plugged a physical device to my machine with a usb cable and now if I close Proxyman I have no internet on my physical device. I have not installed any certificates on the physical devices, it was just a connection with an USB cable. How do I fix that? All I can find on the internet is this post. It does not just affect the wifi connection, but mobile data just as well. It's as if proxyman set something (a proxy...) on Android that applies to all connections and I can't find a way to clear it. How come?
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (May 11, 2023):
@monika-rudko it seems that you override the HTTP Proxy on your Android Emulator, but didn't revert the change. You should open the Certificate menu -> Install for Android -> Emulator
@monika-rudko commented on GitHub (May 11, 2023):
@NghiaTranUIT the problem with the internet is on the real device, not the emulator. I have not used the real device for any development, I just plugged it to my laptop with an usb cable and now I do not have internet (WiFi or data) on the real device unless Proxyman is opened.
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (May 11, 2023):
It's odd. Proxyman isn't capable of changing your Android device.
Can you get your Android device -> Setting app -> Wifi -> Your current WIfi -> Edit -> Check the HTTP Proxy Config, set it's OFF if it's possible?
@monika-rudko commented on GitHub (May 11, 2023):
This is my Wifi, I am connected to the same wifi from my laptop and everything is working


Proxy config is not set, it's just none.
I had the same issue on a different Android device (real one) and I did factory reset which helped. But I do not want to do factory reset on this device.
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (May 11, 2023):
Honestly, I'm not sure how to fix it because it's not a problem from Proxyman. As a said, Proxyman could not change your HTTP Proxy setting on your physical Android device. If your Wifi doesn't have the Proxy config, it seems it's a bug from Android OS @monika-rudko
@monika-rudko commented on GitHub (May 11, 2023):
adb shell settings put global http_proxy :0fixed the problem.I also rebooted my device with
adb shell rebootbut it may not be necessary@christian-t-procore commented on GitHub (May 27, 2023):
Yes, those commands worked on my real device.
@iamcodder commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2023):
@monika-rudko thank you bro save your my life 💯
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Oct 24, 2023):
@iamcodder even though it can fix your issue, the ultimate solution is the Helper Tool. You should install it in the Settings -> Advance Tab -> Helper Tool.
(It's required admin sudo)
@IHNEL commented on GitHub (Dec 16, 2024):
hi @NghiaTranUIT
I’m experiencing the same issue as kauanslr. It sounds unbelievable, but I’ve encountered a strange behavior with Proxyman on my Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, while other devices aren’t affected. This is the second time I got this issue.
I’ve been using Proxyman for a while, configuring my Samsung device to connect through the proxy, and it worked fine. I knew how to disable the proxy to return to normal internet use. However, today I noticed that when Proxyman is closed on my laptop, I can no longer access the internet, even though the proxy config on my phone is set to “None.” Cellular data (3G/4G) also doesn’t work, and resetting the network configuration hasn’t helped.
A few months ago, I had a similar issue, which I assumed was a device problem. The only solution back then was a factory reset, which I’d really like to avoid this time.
Interestingly, when I have Proxyman running on my laptop and the proxy config disabled on my phone, I can still see network traffic being tracked. Not all apps are affected—Facebook works fine, Slack notifications come through, but I can’t view message content. However, web browsers and other apps that make RESTful API calls don’t have internet access.
I’m from Vietnam and would be happy to help investigate this issue further. Please reach out when you have a chance—I’d prefer to avoid another factory reset.
Send me an email if you would like to have a troubleshooting session.
UPDATED: Whatsapp also works fine, as Facebook.
Thanks!
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Dec 16, 2024):
It seems it's a glitch from your Samsung devices because when you set WiFi HTTP Proxy to None, it won't access to Proxyman anymore -> Should be able to access to the Internet. If not, it's a bug/glitch from Samsung.
It indicates that the HTTP Proxy on your Wifi didn't apply. It's still connecting to Proxyman even though it's OFF.
I'm not sure how to fix it because It's from the device, not from Proxyman.
If it occurs again, please restart your Phone, let's see if it's fixed @IHNEL
@IHNEL commented on GitHub (Dec 16, 2024):
I already tried different ways including restart, reset network configuration, connecting to other wifi, remove certificates, etc... None of them help.
The reason why I think it's related to Proxyman is my mobile phone can access the internet normally with Proxyman running on my Laptop, if I close it the phone disconnects.
@NghiaTranUIT
@IHNEL commented on GitHub (Dec 17, 2024):
well, the issue was resolved after I removed proxy config using the following command while the device was in developer mode.:
adb shell settings put global http_proxy :0@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Dec 17, 2024):
@IHNEL When you set the HTTP Proxy on your Samsung device, do you manually do it in the Setting app -> WiFi -> Change Proxy? or You use the
adbto override it?From what I know, if you're using the
adbto override the Proxy, you must useadbto revert the Proxy too.@IHNEL commented on GitHub (Dec 17, 2024):
@NghiaTranUIT
I set it manually in the Wifi settings, by keying the IP and Port number.
This is my first try with the adb tool and luckily it works.
@varadmondkar commented on GitHub (Dec 28, 2024):
I faced the same issue as @monika-rudko .
My device was a OnePlus 6T running OxygenOS version 11.1.2.2.
I tried @monika-rudko's ADB command:
adb shell settings put global http_proxy :0But it didn’t work for me.
I had to clear the app data and cache of the following packages: telephony, settings, and systemui, using these commands:
This resolved the issue for me.
It seems to be a caching problem specific to OxygenOS version 11.1.2.2.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this issue. Your inputs helped me find the right direction!
@kelmer44 commented on GitHub (Mar 20, 2025):
I cant use the internet on my mac unless proxyman is running, how can i fix this?
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Mar 21, 2025):
@kelmer44 try to install the Helper tool in the Proxyman Setting -> Advance Tab -> Install Helper Tool. It will revert the Proxy setting when Proxyman quits.
You get this issue because your System Proxy is still active and point to Proxyman, even though it's closed. Installing the Helper Tool will auto revert it 👍
@SPConrad commented on GitHub (Apr 10, 2025):
I lose all network connectivity when I close Proxyman.
I have the helper tool installed and I have "Restore to previous..." checked.
I have tried unchecking that box, as well as uninstalling the helper tool. I have tried manually disabling the Web proxy and Secure web Proxy in Settings -> WiFi -> Proxies.
Do you have any other suggestions as to what Proxyman might be doing which is causing this?
MBP 16" 2021, M1 Max
macOS Sequoia 15.4
Proxyman Version 5.2.0 (50200)
@NghiaTranUIT commented on GitHub (Apr 12, 2025):
If you disable HTTP and HTTPS checkboxes in System Settings -> WiFi -> Proxies, you should 100% able to access to the Internet, because it doesn't proxy to Proxyman anymore.
If you can't, i think something is conflicted in your Mac. Maybe you're using any VPN app?