[RPNet-user]

How does the "automatic proxy detection" work exactly?

I have added three proxies and they all work fine as I have tested them individually by having only one "checked" at a time from the connection manager list.

The description says that "For free downloads, JDownloader will try to use all available proxies simultaneous". <---How does this work? because when I had all proxies "checked" and I clicked on the "Automatic Proxy Detection" button, the output message was "Found Proxies: 0".

I assume that if all the proxies are checked, that JD will auto-rotate between all three proxies, if that is the case then how often does it rotate between them? or does it auto-rotate based on some condition, event, or trigger.

[Jiaz]

Originally Posted by RPNet-user

How does the "automatic proxy detection" work exactly?
...I clicked on the "Automatic Proxy Detection" button, the output message was "Found Proxies: 0".

"Automatic proxy detection" queries the system/browser for proxies and imports those.

Originally Posted by RPNet-user

I assume that if all the proxies are checked, that JD will auto-rotate between all three proxies, if that is the case then how often does it rotate between them? or does it auto-rotate based on some condition, event, or trigger.

By default JDownloader will only use first possible proxy for free download and then switch to next one once the limit is reached -> doesn't increase parallel downloads.
You can change Settings->Advanced Settings-> GeneralSettings.freeproxybalancemode to let JDownloader use multiple proxies at the same time and thus download multiple files at the same time as free user.
RANDOM -> Choose next possible random proxy
CYCLE -> First, next, next,next..
BALANCE-> try to balance free downloads over available proxies.
JDownloader will NOT use multiple proxies/switch for downloads with accounts to prevent account blocking because of multiple IPs.

[RPNet-user]

I will leave them all checked and allow JD to switch once the limit is reached (default setting). So basically, it is based on the "condition" of limit is reached which is perfect for my needs as is.

Since I have four connections for JD to switch from: the 'no proxy' and the 'three proxies'.
I assume that when the fourth one on the list reaches the limit, that JD will start again with the first one checked which is the 'no proxy' and then the proxy1, proxy2, etc.? or do I need to use the cycle mode?

[Jiaz]

JDownloader will retry the connections once the timeouts have expired, no need to change settings if you want JDownloader to use them automatically

[RPNet-user]

Thank you Jiaz for that thorough explanation. Much appreciated.

[Jiaz]

You're welcome! In case you've got further questions/need help, just ask

[MasterCATZ]

as I can not find many proxy options in the GUI

what does

"freeproxybalancemode":"DISABLED",

do ?

org.jdownloader.settings.GeneralSettings.json

would enabling get it actually trying to proxy rotate ?


*edit*
never mind found it in advanced section
looks like valid options are

DISABLED , RANDOM , CYCLE , BALANCE

what is difference between cycle and balance ?

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[Jiaz]

@MasterCATZ:
DISABLED(default) -> JDownloader will only switch over to next possible connection when requested, eg IP quota limit reached

RANDOM -> always try a random connection in list for next download

CYCLE -> try to use 1st, then 2nd, then 3rd connection in list for next download(s)

BALANCE -> try to balance free downloads among available connections

Originally Posted by MasterCATZ

would enabling get it actually trying to proxy rotate ?

No, with disabled it will try/switch over to next one but only if requested.

Please know that this setting will only affect downloads without an account. Any account in use will make JDownloader use the first valid/working connection and stick to it.