How to Setup a Proxy on Firefox

A proxy server is a computer system or a program used as an intermediary in various computer networks. The main purpose of setting up a proxy is to hide the user's IP address and thus browse the Internet more anonymously in a secure and safe way. In essence, a proxy manages requests from a user by seeking resources and connecting to other servers. Proxy settings can be arranged on a computer by managing settings on a web browser. Firefox offers an option to change proxy settings.

Instructions

1. Open the Firefox web browser and open the "Tools" menu at the top left.

2. Click the "Option" tab inside the Tools window to open a separate settings window.

3. Click "Connection Settings," located at the bottom right corner, to open a pop-up window.

4. Configure the proxy and your Internet settings in the "Connection Settings" window. You can do it manually, by entering the proxy addresses for the different proxy options. If you are a part of a network, you can click at the bottom of the window to choose the automatic option: "Automatic proxy configuration URL." This option offers a possibility of linking to a certain web page that has the settings required. It allows the proxy setting to be loaded directly from the Internet and the network to which you belong.

5. Type your server address into the appropriate field in the "Connection Settings" window. Make sure to enter a valid and correct proxy server address, as well as the configuration port. Contact your Internet service provider or system administrator if you don't know the server address.

6. Click "OK" to apply the new proxy settings.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are connecting to a network by entering an "Automatic proxy configuration URL," you must have the password.

References

• Proxy Server: Set a Proxy Server in Firefox
• University of Virginia Health System: Firefox Proxy Set Up

Resources

• Firefox Browser Homepage