How to set up access via proxy server in Windows, Android
and MacOS?
Setting up proxy access with our Proxytunnel service is straightforward. In this article,
we'll guide you through the process on Windows, Android, and MacOS.
Windows
To set up a proxy on Windows,
follow these steps:
1. Right-click on the "Start" icon and select "Settings" to open the Windows Settings.
2. Navigate to "Network and Internet".
3. Select "Proxy" from the menu.
4. In the "Manual Proxy Setup" section, enable the "Use proxy server" function.
5. Enter the IP address and port of the proxy.
6. If the proxy requires authentication (username and password), activate the
"Require authentication" option and enter the credentials.
7. Click "Save".
After you complete these steps, your computer will use the specified proxy to access
the Internet.
Android
To set up proxy access on Android:
1. Open "Settings"
2. Scroll down and select the "Network and Internet" section.
3. Choose "Wi-Fi" to configure a wireless connection, or "Mobile Network &
Internet" to set up a mobile data proxy.
4. Select the Wi-Fi or mobile data network that you would like to connect
to via the proxy.
5. Within the network menu, choose "Advanced".
6. Scroll down and click on the "Proxy" section.
7. Depending on your Android version, select either "Manual proxy setup"
or "Configure proxy"
8. Enter the IP address and port of the proxy.
9. Tap the "Save" button to apply the settings.
Now your device will connect to the internet through a selected connection
(Wi-Fi or mobile data) using a proxy.
MacOS
To set up a proxy on a MacOS PC,
follow these steps:
1. Click on the Apple icon and open "Settings."
2. Choose the “Network” icon.
3. Select the type of network connection through which you want to use
the proxy (e.g. Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
4. Click on "Advanced", located in the bottom right corner of the window.
5. Click on the "Proxy" tab that appears.
6. Activate the “Web Proxy (HTTP)” option and enter the IP address and
port of the proxy.
7. Click "OK" to close the "Advanced" window.
8. In the main Network Setup window, click "Apply" to save the changes.
Now your Mac will use a proxy to access the Internet.
Conclusion
So, we have described the basic steps to set up Proxytunnel. Please remember
that the proxy setup on Windows, MacOS and Android devices can vary slightly
depending on the version of the operating system. But in general, the basic
algorithm is the same for all devices.