When you configure a proxy server on your Mac, applications will send their network traffic through the proxy server before going to their destination. This may be required by your employer to bypass a firewall, or you may want to use a proxy to bypass geoblocking and access websites that aren’t available in.
If you feel your Internet connection is slower than what it should be or you notice that certain websites get blocked while browsing, it could be because all your Internet traffic is going through a proxy server.
A proxy server is basically just another computer that sits between you and your ISP. It’s usually configured in corporate environments to filter web traffic going to and from employee computers. In this article, I’ll show you how you can check your proxy settings to see if your computer is indeed using a proxy server or not.
In most cases, you won’t actually be able to turn off the proxy server, since it is controlled by an administrator. However, there are times when personal computers accidentally or maliciously get set to use a proxy server.
Check Proxy Settings in Windows
In Windows, most browsers will use the proxy settings that are set on the computer. Each browser has a settings page to adjust proxy settings, but they normally just link to the settings dialog in Windows itself.
In Windows 10, there are two ways to go about changing the settings: via the Settings app or via the traditional Control Panel. I’ll mention both methods here because the Control Panel method is what you’ll need to use for Windows 7, 8 or Windows Vista.
Windows 10 Settings App
Click on Start and then click on the gear icon (Settings) at the far left. In Settings, click on Network & Internet.
In the left-hand pane, click on Proxy at the very bottom.
Here you have all the settings that are related to setting up a proxy in Windows. It’s basically split into two configurations: either Automatic or Manual proxy setup. In 99% of the cases, everything should be set to Off. If anything is turned on, your web traffic could be going through a proxy.
Control Panel
Manual Proxy Settings Mac
If you’re using an older version of Windows or if you just like the old way, you can edit the same settings via the Control Panel. Note that whichever way you choose to edit the settings, there are only one set of proxy settings in Windows.
Once you open Control Panel, just click on Internet Options.
In the Internet Options dialog, go ahead and click on the Connections tab and then click on LAN settings at the bottom.
Here you will see all the same settings as in the Settings app shown above. Anything you configure here will show up there and vice versa.
Check Proxy Settings in Mac OS X
If you are using a Mac with OS X, then the procedure is similar. You have to change the proxy settings in System Preferences as this is where most browsers check automatically.
Manual Proxy Configuration Macbook Pro
Open System Preferences and click on Network. On the left-hand side, make sure to select the connected or active network connection. You can have different proxy settings for each type of network connection.
At the bottom, click on the Advanced button. Click on the Proxies tab and you’ll see a bunch of different protocols you can configure.
For example, if you click on Web Proxy (HTTP), you’ll be able to enter the proxy server IP address, port number, username and password.
Check Proxy Settings in Linux
In Linux, it really depends on what distribution you are running. Mostly, though, it’s going to be some version of KDE or GNOME. For example, in Linux Mint Cinnamon, which is based heavily on GNOME, you would click on the button and then click on System Settings.
Next, you would scroll down to Hardware and then click on Networking.
Finally, if you click on Network Proxy, you can choose from Automatic or Manual.
This is pretty much the same procedure for Ubuntu also, which uses Unity and GNOME. It’ll be different if you are using a different desktop environment. If you have any questions, feel free to comment. Enjoy!
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How To Change Proxy Settings In Chrome & Firefox.
Proxy Settings For Mozilla Firefox.
- Open Your Mozilla Firefox >> Tools >> Options.
- Now Window will appear choose Advanced Tab at last.
- In Advanced Tab click on Network and click on Settings button of connection appear at first.
- Then new window appear choose Manual proxy features and then your proxy in the place of HTTP box and also add Port no in the given box.
- Just under the box of Proxy their is dialogue about Use this proxy for all protocols. Must check that box also if needed.
- Then save down your settings now your proxies are working fine.
Proxy Settings For Google Chrome and Other Browsers.
Manual Proxy Configuration Chrome
If you add proxy through Google chrome settings then it works not only for Google chrome also for all other browsers means proxy added through chrome work for whole internet connection.
- Open Your Google Chrome Browser
- From top right corner click on settings button >> Then Settings from list.
- New window will appear scroll down your mouse and click on Show Advanced settings.
- Then Find change proxy settings appears in Network section.
- Then new window will appear of Internet Properties click on Connections tab.
- In connection tab there are settings option for Dial up connection and for LAN connection.
- If your connection is Dial up then select it from the dial box and its settings button is just in right side or box.
- But if your connection LAN connection then click on LAN settings.
- Tick the box use this proxy for LAN/Dial up connection under Proxy servers section.
- Then Add your Proxy and port addresses.
- After adding check the box of Bypass the proxy server for local settings option.
- Now save down your all settings and proxies will start working.
These above settings are for Mozilla and Google Chrome but settings in chrome work for whole internet means no need to add manually in other browsers also.
Note:- In condition if you are not using Mozilla or chrome then for Manually addition proxy into device option your control panel and then find internet option same will appear as for chrome settings.
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