Setting up a Proxy on Windows

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Jun 02, 2025

Operating systems

A proxy for Windows helps make your online experience safer. It's like a security guard standing between your computer and the internet, protecting you.

What a proxy does:
-  Hides your real address on the internet
-  Allows you to access blocked websites
-  Helps you stay anonymous online
-  Speeds up website loading
-  Protects against viruses and malware

A proxy is a special computer assistant. It connects to the internet on your behalf, making your access to the network secure and private. It is a useful tool for both regular users and businesses. There are different types of <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/blog/choosing-the-perfect-proxy-types-of-protocols-and-their-features" target="_blank">proxies</a>, each designed for specific tasks. These include HTTP proxies for web browsing, SOCKS proxies for various protocols, resident proxies that use the IP addresses of real devices, and mobile proxies that work through mobile operator networks. In this guide, we will explain how to set up a proxy on Windows from scratch.

## **Obtaining data for connecting to a proxy on App CyberYozh**

On the <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/proxy" target="_blank">website</a>, select the <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/blog/how-to-choose-and-buy-proxies-on-app-cyberyozh" target="_blank">proxy type</a> that suits you, taking into account the following parameters:
• Proxy type: mobile or residential
• IP type: static or dynamic
• Geolocation: select a country or region
• Provider: make sure it meets your requirements

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*Fig. 1. Screenshot of the CyberYozh platform interface showing the location of the data for connecting to a proxy server. The image shows the fields for the IP address (Host), port (Port), username (Proxy Username), and password (Proxy Password).*

After purchasing a proxy, you will receive the connection information:

- Host: Proxy IP address
- Port: Proxy port
- Proxy Username: Login
- Proxy Password: Password

Proxy example:

- Host: 172.98.60.180
- Port: 58763
- Login: 7XbvvWautzmOZMA
- Password: xdtAof3xB7RSmUr

Be careful when copying — errors in the characters can lead to connection failures.

## Configuring the proxy through Windows settings

Open **Start → Settings → Network & Internet → Proxy**.

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*Fig. 2. Windows 10/11 settings interface showing the proxy server settings section. The image shows the Proxy settings window with manual configuration options, including fields for entering the IP address and port, as well as a switch to enable the proxy server.

In the **Manual proxy configuration** section, enable the **Use a proxy server** switch.

Enter:

- Address: the proxy IP address (without http://);
- Port: the port number.

If necessary, enable the **“Do not use a proxy server for local addresses”** option so that local devices (printers, internal sites) work without a proxy.

Click **Save**.

**Important**: Windows does not save your login and password in the settings — the browser will ask for this information when you connect for the first time.

## Additional settings via the Control Panel

If you are using an older version of Windows or prefer the classic interface:

Open **Control Panel → Network and Internet → *Internet Options*.

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*Fig. 3. The classic Windows Control Panel interface displaying browser and network connection settings. The image shows the Browser Properties dialog box with a set of tabs for configuring various Internet connection settings.*

Go to the **Connections** tab and click **Lan settings**.

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*Fig. 4. The Network Settings dialog box in Windows, showing the proxy server configuration settings. The interface contains options for configuring automatic proxy configuration and manual proxy server data entry, including fields for the IP address and port.*

Check the **“Use a proxy server”** box.

Enter the IP address and port.

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*Fig. 5. Proxy server settings dialog box in Windows, showing the result of successful connection settings. The window shows the IP address and port fields filled in, as well as the **Use proxy server** checkbox enabled to apply the settings.*

Click **Advanced** if you want to set different proxies for HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and SOCKS protocols.

![](/media/mdeditor/6_20250602133304710662.png)

*Fig. 6. The “Advanced proxy settings” dialog box in Windows, showing advanced settings for different types of proxy connections (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SOCKS). The window contains separate fields for specifying proxy servers by protocol and a section for adding exceptions.*

Here you can also specify **exceptions** — the addresses of websites that will be opened directly, bypassing the proxy (for example, `google.com`).

## Checking the proxy

Open any browser (for example, Firefox).

When you connect for the first time, a window will appear asking for the proxy login and password.

![](/media/mdeditor/7_20250602125931513320.jpg)

*Fig. 7. Proxy server authentication dialog box in Firefox, displaying the login form. The window contains fields for entering the username and password required to connect to the proxy server.*

Enter the data received in your personal account and confirm.

Check the proxy connection by going to <a href="https://browserleaks.com/ip" target="_blank">the website</a> to make sure that the IP is set correctly.

![](/media/mdeditor/8_20250602130020045791.png)

*Fig. 8. Information panel displaying connection specifications, including IP address, geolocation, and other network connection parameters, allowing the user to verify the correctness of the proxy server settings.*

Configuring a proxy on Windows is easy. We have covered the main ways to configure a proxy in Windows, but you can also <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/blog/setting-up-openvpn-windows-guide" target="_blank">configure a proxy via OpenVPN</a>. By following our <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/blog" target="_blank">instructions</a>, you are guaranteed to achieve the desired result.

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