How Do I Change Proxy Settings?

Use a proxy server to access the Internet.

Proxy servers provide users with Internet access. Some businesses use proxy servers to control Internet bandwidth and usage. These proxy server settings are configured in the user's browser. The browser uses the proxy server settings to connect to the server, which then requests Internet services depending on the permissions set by the administrator. Users or administrators can change proxy server settings in the Web browser.

Instructions

Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer. Click "Tools" and then "Internet Options" from the menu.

2. Click the "Connections" tab in the properties window that opens. Click the button on the bottom of the window named "LAN Settings." This opens a new window.

3. Enter a new proxy server in the "Proxy Server" section. If no proxy server is chosen yet, check the box labeled "Use a proxy server for this connection" or "Use a proxy server for your LAN" and enter your proxy server. Your network administrator will provide this Internet protocol, or IP, address. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Firefox

1. Open your Firefox browser. Click "Tools" then "Options" to open the properties window.

2. Click the "Advanced" button on the left side of the window. In this window, click the "Network" tab.

3. Select "Manual Proxy Configuration" if it is not already chosen. Enter your proxy server's IP address provided by the network administrator. Click "OK" to save your changes.

References

• Proxy Way: Change Proxy Settings IE
• Proxy Way: Change Proxy Settings Firefox