How to Create a Private Proxy Server

The Apache Web server service allows you to set up a proxy server. The service allows you to block all external users and only allow internal users to use the proxy service. This settings blocks anonymous users, so random Web users cannot use your Web proxy resources. You must edit the httpd.conf file in the Apache installation directory to set up the proxy and block external users, making the server private.

Instructions

1. Open the httpd.conf file from your Apache installation directory. You can open the file using Notepad, so you do not need any third-party apps.

2. Turn on the proxy service. Add the following statements to the file:

   ProxyRequests On
   ProxyVia On

3. Protect your proxy server from unauthorized users and block Internet users. Add the following statements to keep the proxy private:

   <Directory proxy:*>
   Order deny,allow
   Deny from all
   Allow from internal.mysite.com
   </Directory>

   Replace the "internal.mysite.com" with the internal fully qualified domain name of your internal network users' computers.

4. Save the httpd.conf file. Right-click the Apache system tray icon on the server and click "Restart." The services restart and enable the proxy service.

References

• Apache: Apache Module Mod_proxy