A proxy server is a server that accesses the Internet on behalf of a computer that cannot connect directly to the Internet. A computer can access the Internet through a proxy. Proxies are introduced in companies and schools for purposes such as [access recording] [access restriction] [reduction of communication capacity].

How to use proxy server?

Launch “Settings” from the start menu

① Click the [Start button] to display the Start menu. ② Click the [Gear (Settings)] icon.

Select “Network and Internet”

Select “Proxy”

Turn on Automatically detect settings

Turn on Automatically detect proxy settings.

  • WPAD (Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol), a communication protocol that automates proxy settings, automatically detects and sets the proxy.

When to use the setup script

Set [Use setup script] to [On], enter [Script address], and click [Save].

For manual proxy setup

Set [Use proxy server] to [On], enter [Proxy IP address] [Port], and enter the address that does not use the proxy server. Use [semicolons] to separate entries. Check/uncheck Bypass proxy server for local addresses. Click Save.

This concludes our guide on how to use a Windows 10 proxy server. We have summarized the settings and usage of Windows 10, so please refer to it.