How do I setup a proxy server on Windows 10?
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Here’s how to set a proxy manually in Windows 10:
- Open Settings.
- Click Network & Internet.
- Click Proxy.
- In the Manual Proxy Setup section, set the Use a Proxy Server switch to On.
- In the Address field, type the IP address.
- In the Port field, type the port.
- Click Save; then close the Settings window.
Can Windows 10 act as a proxy server?
Open Settings on Windows 10. Click on Network & Internet. Click on Proxy. Turn on the Automatically detect settings option to set up a proxy server on Windows 10.

How do I find my proxy server address and Port Windows 10?
Errors & Troubleshooting
- In the Windows search bar, type “Internet Options”.
- Select Internet Options from the results list.
- Click to open the Connections tab.
- Click the LAN settings button.
- Notice in the Proxy Server section:
- The proxy server address and port in use for HTTP/HTTPS traffic will be displayed.
What is a proxy proxy Port?
Proxy server ports facilitate network communication between two or more computer devices. A port is used to send and receive data from one device to another. For example, the protocol used by proxy server ports to retrieve information via Internet web browsing software is hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP).

How do I make my own proxy?
How to Connect to a Proxy Server on Windows
- On your computer, go to Start > Settings.
- Click on the Network & Internet option.
- Within the side menu, click on Proxy.
- Enable the Use setup script option.
- Enter the script address you were given (by your employer, school, or another server owner.) and select Save.
How do I connect to a proxy server?
Connecting to a proxy server
- Open Chrome.
- Open the Customize and control Google Chrome menu.
- Click Settings > System > Open proxy settings.
- Use Internet Properties to set up a connection for your type of network:
- Enter the address of your proxy server, and a proxy port number.
- Click OK to save your changes.
What port should I use for proxy server?
8080
In the Port box, type the port number that is used by the proxy server for client connections (by default, 8080).