In today's digital age, ensuring a secure connection is crucial for protecting sensitive data and maintaining privacy. One effective way to achieve this is by configuring a proxy server. A proxy server acts as an intermediary between a client and the internet, allowing users to access web content while keeping their identity and information secure. In this article, we will explore how to configure a proxy server in the Windows environment to establish a secure connection.

Examples:

1. Configuring Proxy Server Settings in Windows:

   • Open the Control Panel and navigate to the "Internet Options" section.
   • Go to the "Connections" tab and click on the "LAN settings" button.
   • In the "Proxy Server" section, check the box for "Use a proxy server for your LAN."
   • Enter the IP address or hostname of the proxy server and the corresponding port number.
   • Optionally, you can specify exceptions for certain websites that should bypass the proxy server.
   • Click "OK" to save the changes and apply the proxy server settings.

2. Configuring Proxy Server via Command Line (CMD):

   • Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Use the command "netsh winhttp set proxy proxy-server-address:port" to configure the proxy server address and port.
   • To bypass the proxy server for specific addresses, use the command "netsh winhttp set proxy bypass-list" followed by the addresses separated by a semicolon.
   • Verify the changes by running the command "netsh winhttp show proxy."

3. Configuring Proxy Server via PowerShell:

   • Open PowerShell as an administrator.
   • Use the command "Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings' -Name ProxyServer -Value proxy-server-address:port" to set the proxy server address and port.
   • To specify exceptions for specific addresses, use the command "Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings' -Name ProxyOverride -Value bypass-list".
   • Confirm the changes by running the command "Get-ItemProperty -Path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings' | Select-Object -Property ProxyServer, ProxyOverride."