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# Auto Refresh Proxy

Follow these steps to configure the **Auto Refresh Proxy** feature in 9Proxy Linux.

## 1. Start 9Proxy

To start 9Proxy, enter the following command:

```
systemctl start 9proxyd
```

To ensure 9Proxy starts automatically on boot, run:

```
systemctl enable 9proxyd
```

If you enable the service, you won't need to manually start it each time.

## 2. Sign In To Your Account

Follow the instructions here to sign in.

## 3. Configure Auto Refresh Proxy

### 3.1. Set the Maximum Number of Refreshes

```
9proxy setting -c [maximum refresh times]
```

* \[maximum refresh times] : your desired limit

{% hint style="info" %}

### NOTE

Use -1 for unlimited refreshes until the IP is no longer available
{% endhint %}

### 3.2. Set the Refresh Time After a Dead IP

```
9proxy setting -t [time in seconds]
```

* \[time in seconds] : your preferred interval.

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## 4. Enable or Disable Auto Refresh

### 4.1. To Enable Auto Refresh Proxy

```
 9proxy setting -r
```

### 4.2. To Disable Auto Refresh Proxy

```
9proxy setting -n
```

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