rails bundle install via proxy on windows

Question

I'm trying to run bundle install from behind a proxy in windows, it's not working. Is there a setting somewhere i can change to make it happen?

I know the proxy is the issue because it worked before and that's the only thing that could have messed things up

Answer 1

Here's what has worked for me:

Go to the system properties (right click "My Computer" > Properties). In the advanced tab, look for the "Environment variables button". Add a variable called http_proxy with the value http://username:password@proxyserver:port

Restart your console and you should be good to go.

A few caveats:

• by experience, drop the domain in your username (if you have one)
• some passwords will break this (e.g. passwords which contain an @ sign)