Normally when accessing the internet, you connect directly to the website you’re visiting. However, this direct connection is unsafe and leaves you vulnerable to personal information theft by hackers and illegal websites.
To avoid this, it is advisable to use a proxy. A proxy server is an intermediary between you and the rest of the internet. It communicates with websites on your behalf, protecting your personal information. For a proxy server to work, your computer or smartphone needs to connect to that server. A proxy connection is a two-way communication between your computer and a proxy server. Read more to understand how to check and fix a proxy connection.
How to check your proxy connection
Setting up your proxy connection is important and the easiest way to ensure it works properly. Different operating systems have different ways of setting up. The major operating systems are windows and macOS. Below is how you can set up both of these operating systems.
MacOS
In macOS, you need to go to system preferences and select network. In the network window, you need to select advanced. Make sure you select Proxies and don’t select any other option boxes. After confirming that everything is correct, click OK.
Windows
On Windows, you need to open the control panel, then network & internet. Next, navigate to internet properties, where you will find LAN settings. Under proxy server in LAN settings, you can enter the proxy server’s IP address and the port number. Additionally, you need to enter the username and password your provider gave you.
There is another proxy called a mobile proxy. This proxy makes it look like you are using a mobile data network to connect to the internet.
Testing the connection
After entering your proxy details, you need to test your connection. There are many ways to test a proxy connection. One of the best ways to test is using a proxy checker directly from your provider. Another way is to use an online IP checker.
Common proxy connectivity issues and how to fix them
- Proxy server refused to connect.
This error normally appears when your computer sends a request to the proxy server, but the server won’t let you in. The main reason for this error is when you don’t configure your settings correctly. To fix this problem, you must go into settings and automatically configure your proxy settings.
- No connection to the proxy server
This error happens when your device is not connecting with the proxy successfully. The best way to fix this error is to restart your browser and apply your proxy settings again.
- Authentication failure
This error arises from entering incorrect credentials in your proxy settings. To fix this error, you need to enter the correct credentials or contact your proxy provider to reset your account information.
Keeping your information safe while browsing the internet. Today, many people steal information for malicious purposes. The best way to protect your data while surfing the internet is to use proxies. It is important to understand how proxies work and how to fix some common errors.
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