A shell is a program used to execute other programs through text commands. Windows operating systems use shells like Command Prompt or PowerShell. Linux and macOS use Bash, Zsh, or Dash. Each shell has its own syntax and features, although they generally provide similar functionality for interacting with the operating system.
Most operating systems come with at least one shell pre-installed by default. You can install a different shell if you prefer a different interface or a set of features.
You should also have a Smartproxy account with access to the dashboard to get your credentials and endpoint information.
To use the shell script file, follow these steps:
- Open the Command Prompt/Terminal.
- Create your project directory using the
mkdir shell_examplecommand. - Navigate to your project folder using the
cd shell_examplecommand. - Execute the following command to download the example file:
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Smartproxy/Smartproxy/master/shell/shell.sh > shell.sh
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You should see a new file named
shell.shin your project folder. Open it using an editor of your choice. -
Set your username, password, and endpoint information you'd like to use and enter them in the following sections of the script:
To execute the shell example, simply copy it and run it in your shell. You should see the IP details from the target website in the console window if everything was set up correctly.
Email - sales@smartproxy.com