# Sign In to 9Proxy Account

Follow these steps to sign in and manage your 9Proxy account on Linux.

## 1. Start 9Proxy

Before logging in, ensure that **9Proxy** is running. If it's not already started, run:

```
systemctl start 9proxyd
```

**Optional**: If you want 9Proxy to start automatically on boot, run:

```
systemctl enable 9proxyd
```

## 2. Sign In to Your Account

### 2.1. Option 1: Standard Sign In via Interface

Run the following command to open the login interface, where you can enter your **Username** and **Password**:

```
9proxy auth -s
```

Once prompted, enter your credentials and select "**Login**" to sign in.

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### 2.2. Option 2: Sign In Directly via Command Line

You can also sign in using your credentials directly in the terminal:

```
9proxy auth -u [username] -p [password]
```

* \[username] → with your 9Proxy account username
* \[password] → with your 9Proxy account password

## 3. Sign Out (If Needed)

To sign out and sign in with another account, use the following command:

```
9proxy auth -l
```


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