# Windows

Configuring proxies in Windows allows your browser or the entire system's network traffic to be routed through the proxy IP. Please follow the steps below to complete the proxy setup.

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#### **Open Windows Proxy Settings**

1.Click the **Start** button in the lower-left corner of Windows, then select **Settings** (gear icon).

2.In the Settings window, click **Network & Internet** → **Proxy**.

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#### **Configure the Proxy**

Under **Manual proxy setup**, turn on the **Use a proxy server** switch.\
Fill in your proxy information and click **Save**:

* Address: Enter the proxy host
* Port: Enter the port

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#### **Enter Authentication Information**

The first time you access a website through the proxy, the browser will display an authentication window. Enter your username and password.
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#### **Verify the Proxy**

Visit [ipinfo.io](https://ipinfo.io/) in Edge and confirm whether the displayed IP matches your proxy IP.
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