How to Setup a Proxy with a Browser

How to Setup a Proxy With a Browser

One main reason to use proxy servers is that doing so it helps them save precious bandwidth. Proxy servers can compress traffic, cache files and web pages from the Internet, and even strip ads from websites before they reach your PC. This allows to save bandwidth and other benefits include improved security and privacy.
 
Here we take a look at proxy setting for top 4 web browsers,
 

Internet Explorer Proxy Settings

  • Click Tools
  • Choose Internet Options
  • Select the Connections Tab
  • Click LAN settings
  • Check the “Use a proxy server for your LAN” box
  • Enter the IP Address of the Server and the Port Number
  • Click OK
  • Use a Proxy Check tool to see if your settings worked

Firefox Proxy Settings

  • Click the Firefox Button
  • Choose Options
  • Click Options in the new tab
  • Choose the Advanced Tab
  • Click Settings
  • Click Manual Proxy Settings
  • In the HTTP Proxy Box enter the IP Address of the Server and the Port number
  • Click OK
  • Use a Proxy Check tool to see if your settings worked

Google Chrome Proxy Settings

  • Click the Customize and Control Button(Button with the wrench picture in upper right corner
  • Select Under the Hood
  • Choose Change proxy settings
  • Click LAN Settings
  • Check the “Use a proxy server for your LAN” box
  • Enter the IP Address of the Server and the Port Number
  • Click OK
  • Use a Proxy Check tool to see if your settings worked

Safari Proxy Settings

  • Select Safari
  • Choose Preferences
  • Click Advanced
  • Click Change Settings
  • Check the Web Proxy(HTTP) box
  • Enter the IP Address of the Server and the Port Number
  • Click Apply Now
  • Use a Proxy Check tool to see if your settings worked

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