Troubleshooting Proxy Not Shown Issue (Windows)

Steps to troubleshoot when proxy is not shown in Requestly Desktop App on Windows

If you’re seeing a “No Proxy” issue in the Requestly Desktop App on Windows, follow these troubleshooting steps:

Troubleshooting Steps

1. Check if default port 8281 is available and identify the process

   Verify that port 8281 is not being used by another application. Open Command Prompt and run:

   netstat -ano | findstr :8281
   

   This will show you the Process ID (PID) using this port. Then identify which process is using the port by running (replace 7136 with the PID from the previous command):

   tasklist /FI "PID eq 7136"
   

   
2. Change default proxy port if needed

   If the port is being used by an application other than Requestly:

   • Go to Requestly Settings
   • Change the default proxy port to an available port

   
3. Try manual proxy connection (if Requestly is using the port)

   If Requestly is using port 8281 but you still see the “No Proxy” issue:

   

   • Get your local IPv4 address by running ipconfig in Command Prompt
   • Try connecting to the proxy manually using your local IP and port 8281
   • Configure your system or browser to use this proxy: <your-local-ip>:8281

Still Having Issues?

If the above steps don’t resolve your issue, please reach out to us via email for further assistance.