
If you need to set up a proxy for school or work, get the necessary credentials from them and read on. You could also use a proxy to hide your IP address or access geoblocked websites that aren’t available in your country, but we recommend a VPN for that instead.


Generally, you’ll use a proxy if your school or work provides it to you. RELATED: What's the Difference Between a VPN and a Proxy? For example, you may need to use a proxy server provided by your employer. Configure a proxy server on Windows, and Windows applications will send your network traffic through the proxy server.
