Proxy Not Available Yet: Causes, Diagnostics, and Fixes

“Proxy not available yet” usually means your app tried to route traffic through a proxy endpoint that is not ready to accept connections.

That can be a temporary provider delay, a misconfigured OS or browser setting, an authentication mistake, or a blocked connection on your network. This guide walks you through quick checks, deeper diagnostics, and proven fixes.

Before you start

• Confirm your proxy type and port: HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS5.
• Have your endpoint, port, username, password, and any IP allowlist ready.
• If you are using rotating or mobile pools, note the target region and session settings.
• Save current settings so you can roll back.

Quick fixes most users can try first

1) Verify credentials and the correct proxy type

Many connection failures happen when the proxy requires authentication but the app or browser is missing credentials, or the wrong proxy protocol is selected. Double-check username, password, and whether the endpoint expects HTTP(S) or SOCKS5. Authentication mismatches commonly trigger connection refusals. If you see specific errors such as a 401 proxy authentication failure, follow a detailed guide on how to fix proxy error 401.

2) Test reachability from your machine

Confirm the host:port is reachable from your network.

• Windows/macOS/Linux:
  
  curl -v --proxy https://USER:PASS@HOST:PORT https://example.com
  
  or for SOCKS5:
  
  curl -v --socks5-hostname USER:PASS@HOST:PORT https://example.com
• If you immediately get connection refused or timeout, proceed to the OS/network steps below.
• On certain AI tools, you may encounter a more specific proxy error 401 in Janitor AI or even a proxy error 400 in Janitor AI. Both usually stem from misconfigured credentials or bad requests.

3) Check OS-level proxy settings (Windows 11)

Make sure Windows is not forcing an old proxy configuration that overrides your app. In Settings → Network & Internet → Proxy, validate “Use a proxy server” is set intentionally and the address matches your provider. If you suspect corruption, perform a Network Reset and re-enter details. A misapplied config can also lead to a proxy not found situation.

Optional reset commands (Windows, run as admin)

netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns

4) Try manual browser configuration if an extension fails (Firefox)

If a proxy add-on like FoxyProxy appears broken, set the proxy manually in Firefox: Settings → General → Network Settings → Manual proxy configuration, enter host and port, and check “Use this proxy for all protocols” when appropriate. If you still cannot connect, see broader steps on how to fix a proxy not working.

5) Eliminate local blockers

Disable VPNs, antivirus “web shield,” or corporate firewalls temporarily to see if they intercept proxy traffic. Sometimes apps may throw odd errors like proxy not working for this image or proxy not controllable when browser or extension APIs get blocked.

If the problem is on the provider side

When an interface shows “not available yet,” it can mean the provider has not finished assigning or warming the endpoint, the pool is temporarily exhausted, or authentication/whitelisting has not propagated.

What to check in your provider dashboard

• Provisioning status: Newly created endpoints can take a short time to become active.
• Pool capacity: Residential or mobile pools may run out of IPs for a specific country or ASN.
• Concurrency limits: Exceeding thread/session caps often returns transient errors.
• IP allowlist: If your provider requires IP whitelisting, add your current public IP and retry.
• HTTP status clues: Look for 407 (auth), 403 (blocked), 429 (rate limit), 5xx (upstream outage).

Errors may also manifest as unusual ones like proxy not attached to service or even proxy not shell issues, both of which are provider-specific states requiring configuration checks.

If the provider’s monitoring panel shows degraded servers, you may see a “not available yet” message until the system stabilizes. For health-related warnings, consult guides on how to fix a proxy not healthy.

App-specific notes

Telegram not connecting through a proxy

Open Settings → Data and Storage → Proxy Settings and either disable and re-enable the proxy or remove and re-add it. If the proxy pings but does not pass traffic, re-enter credentials, try a different type (MTProto vs SOCKS5, if supported), or switch region.

Firefox errors about proxy refusal

A refusal can stem from missing auth, unsupported protocol on that port, or restricted SSL ports on the proxy. Manually set auth and confirm the proxy allows the protocol and port you are using.

Structured troubleshooting workflow

Symptom	Likely cause	Diagnostic	Fix
“Proxy not available yet” on dashboard	Provisioning delay or pool exhaustion	Refresh status; check provider status page and capacity	Wait a short interval, switch region, or rotate endpoint; open ticket if persistent.
Immediate auth prompt or 407	Missing or wrong credentials	curl -v shows 407	Re-paste username/password; verify proxy type; rotate credentials.
Timeouts or “isn’t responding”	OS/firewall or network stack issue	Test in browser and with curl; try a different network	Reset Windows proxy settings and run network repair commands; check firewall.
Extension works intermittently	Add-on bug or conflict	Manual config succeeds	Configure Firefox/Chrome manually or switch extensions.
Proxy pings but no traffic (Telegram)	Wrong type or blocked port	Toggle settings; try alternate type	Re-add proxy, change type or region, and test again.

Step-by-step fixes by platform

Windows 11

• Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Proxy and verify the address and port.
• Turn off “Use a proxy server,” click Save, then turn it back on and re-enter values.
• Run the reset commands listed earlier and restart the PC.
• Test with curl to confirm the proxy now passes traffic.

macOS

• Open System Settings → Network → [Active adapter] → Details → Proxies.
• Uncheck all proxies, OK, then re-enable only the type you need and enter host, port, and credentials.
• Test again with curl.

Firefox

• Settings → General → Network Settings → Manual proxy configuration.
• Enter host and port, and if required, credentials.
• Enable “Use this proxy for all protocols” when using a single gateway.

Chrome or Edge

• Visit chrome://settings/system → Open your computer’s proxy settings.
• Align OS proxy settings with provider details.
• If using an extension, temporarily disable it and configure at the OS level.

Telegram

• Settings → Data and Storage → Proxy Settings.
• Toggle Use Proxy off, then on; or remove and re-add the proxy.
• Try a different proxy type or region if available.

How to confirm the proxy is actually up

• Check IP change:
  curl -s --proxy https://USER:PASS@HOST:PORT https://api.ipify.org
• Head request to a known site:
  curl -I --proxy https://USER:PASS@HOST:PORT https://example.com
• SOCKS5 test:
  curl -I --socks5-hostname USER:PASS@HOST:PORT https://example.com

Tips for stable operation

• Prefer providers that confirm their proxies are not blocked, especially for streaming or scraping.
• Keep concurrency within plan limits; back off on 429s.
• Use region fallback lists in scripts to avoid single-point failures.
• Store credentials securely and rotate them on schedule.
• Document which apps use OS-level proxies vs in-app proxies to avoid conflicts.

FAQ

Conclusion

“Proxy not available yet” is solvable once you determine whether the roadblock is local, app-level, or provider-side. Start with credential and protocol checks, validate reachability with simple curl tests, repair OS proxy settings, then dig into provider capacity and error-specific scenarios such as proxy not found, proxy not controllable, or proxy not healthy. With a clear workflow, you can restore a working route fast.