Proxy server settings for win10: easy network management for secure internet access

Proxy server setup guide for Windows 10

In Windows 10, setting up a proxy server can help you access the Internet through a proxy, enhance privacy protection or enable network management. This article will detail how to set up a proxy server in Windows 10.

1. Access to network settings

First, you need to open Windows 10's network settings:

• Click on the Start button (Windows icon) in the bottom left corner of the screen and select Settings (gear icon).
• In the Settings window, select Network and Internet.

2. Access to proxy settings

You can find the proxy settings in the Network and Internet settings:

• In the left menu, find and click on "Proxy".

3. Manually setting up proxies

On the Proxy Settings page, you can choose to set the proxy manually:

• In the Manual Proxy Settings section, toggle Use Manual Proxy Settings to On.
• Enter the IP address of the proxy server in the "Address" box and the port number of the proxy server in the "Port" box.
• If you want to access a local address without using a proxy, you can check the "Do not use proxy for local addresses" option.

4. Automatic proxy setting

If your network environment supports automatic proxy configuration, you can choose to set it up automatically:

• In the "Automatically set up the proxy" section, switch the "Automatically detect settings" to "On".
• If you have an auto-configuration script, you can enter the URL of the script under "Use Script".

5. Saving of settings

After completing the proxy settings, you will need to save them:

• Close the settings window and your proxy settings will be saved automatically.

6. Test agent settings

Once the setup is complete, you can test if the agent is working properly:

• Open your browser and try to visit a website to make sure it loads properly.
• If you are using specific applications, test in those applications to make sure the proxy settings are working.

7. Cancel proxy settings

If you no longer need to use the proxy, you can cancel the setting by following the steps below:

• Go to "Network and Internet" settings again and click "Proxy".
• Toggle the "Use manual proxy settings" option to "Off".
• After saving the settings, your network connection will revert to a direct connection.

summarize

With these steps, you can successfully set up a proxy server in Windows 10. Whether it's to improve security, access content, or perform network management, proxy setup is an important tool. When using a proxy, make sure you follow relevant laws and regulations and use network resources wisely.