How to Setup a Proxy in Windows 11
A proxy server in Windows 11 routes your internet traffic through a separate computer to hide your real network details and manage web safety. Windows 11 version 22H2 and later includes built-in settings that let you set up a custom proxy without installing extra software.
Configure your proxy settings in Windows 11 by going to Settings Network & internet Proxy You can then choose to use a setup script or manually enter the proxy server address and port. Click Save to apply your changes.
Setting up a proxy using a script
To setup proxy Windows 11 using an automatic configuration script, open Settings , go to Network & internet, and click Proxy. Find the Automatic proxy setup section and click Setup next to Use setup script. Paste the script address provided by your network administrator and click Save to apply the changes.
1. Open the Settings menu by pressing Win+I on your keyboard.
2. In the left-hand menu, click on Network & internet.
3. Select Proxy from the list on the right.
4. Click the Setup button next to “Use setup script.”
5. Toggle the switch to On. Enter the script address provided by your administrator in the box and click Save.
Setting up a manual proxy
To setup proxy Windows 11 manually when you have specific server details, open Settings, select Network & internet, and click Proxy. Scroll down to Manual proxy setup and click the Set up button. Enter the IP address and port number provided by your network administrator, then click Save.
- Navigate to Settings > Network & internet > Proxy.
- Scroll down to "Manual proxy setup" and click the Setup button.
3. Toggle the switch to On.
4. In the Address field, enter the server IP (for example: 192.168.1.50). In the Port field, enter the port number provided to you.
5. Click Save to finish.
Summary
Setting up a proxy in Windows 11 lets you browse the internet using an intermediary server, either through a script or by manually entering details.
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