Thursday, April 21, 2011
Proxy Server with Google Chrome
The use of a proxy server may be required by your workplace or library, or you may choose to use a proxy server as a tool to protect your privacy. This tutorial will lead you through the configuration for either reason.
This article will walk you through configuring Google Chrome to use a proxy server. This tutorial applies specifically to computers running Windows.
Instructions
- Click on the wrench icon at the top right corner of the Chrome window
- Choose "Options" from the drop down menu that appears
- Click on the "Under the Hood" tab, then click on "Change proxy settings" under the Network heading
- Click on "LAN settings" under the Local Area Network (LAN) settings
- Check the box that reads "Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections)" and enter the server's details in the boxes below. Finally, click the "OK" button.
Tips and Warnings!!
- This will change the proxy settings for Chrome as well as other programs, such as Internet Explorer and Outlook.