How to download maven dependencies behind organization proxy

Introduction

Whether you’re a Software Developer or an Automation Engineer, Maven is a widely used build tool today. One common challenge in some environments is the inability to download Maven dependencies due to organizational proxies. In this article, I’ll share a quick guide on how to download Maven dependencies behind your organization’s proxy.

Proxy Configuration

Let’s understand how to setup proxy configuration. This configuration can be done in settings.xml file.

• Open your settings.xml file located in <user_home>/.m2 directory. If the file does not exist, you can create it.
• Add the following <proxies> configuration inside the <settings> element, replacing proxy.example.com and 8080 with your server’s hostname and port:

<proxies>
    <proxy>
        <id>example-proxy</id>
        <active>true</active>
        <protocol>http</protocol>
        <host>proxy.example.com</host>
        <port>8080</port>
        <!-- Optional: Proxy username and password -->
        <!--<username>proxy-username</username>-->
        <!--<password>proxy-password</password>-->
        <!--<nonProxyHosts>localhost|127.0.0.1</nonProxyHosts>-->
    </proxy>
</proxies>

If your organization requires authentication, uncomment the <username> and <password> tags and provide your credentials. Additionally, you can specify hosts that should bypass the proxy in the <nonProxyHosts> tag.

Test the Configuration:

To test the proxy configuration, run a Maven command such as mvn clean install for a Maven project. Maven should now be able to download dependencies through the proxy.