How to set up a proxy in Windows
A step-by-step system proxy setup guide for Windows for browsers and applications that rely on the operating system network settings.
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A step-by-step system proxy setup guide for Windows for browsers and applications that rely on the operating system network settings.
What this guide covers
Step-by-step proxy setup in Windows: where to open the system network settings, where to paste the IP and port, and how to confirm that traffic uses the expected address.
Step-by-step flow
Open the network settings
Go to Settings -> Network & Internet -> Proxy. On Windows 10 and 11 the relevant block is inside the system network settings.
Enable manual proxy mode
Switch on the manual proxy setup and prepare the address you want to use for outgoing traffic.
Paste the IP and port
Split the address into host and port. If the country page shows `IP:PORT`, place the IP in the server field and the port in its own field.
Save and restart the client
Save the settings and restart the application that should use the proxy so it reloads the system network configuration.
Verify the exit IP
Open the IP info page and confirm that the new address is visible instead of the local machine IP.
What to verify after setup
- If the client does not pick up the change, close it fully and reopen it.
- For HTTPS traffic, make sure the address supports CONNECT or HTTPS-compatible flows.
- After enabling the proxy, judge pages and blacklist checks are the fastest way to validate the route before real work.
Use this page as a working checklist: apply the route, then immediately verify the visible IP, judge headers, and the real workflow.