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How do I Configure a Proxy in my Browser?

Configure a Web Proxy in Internet Explorer

1. Select a proxy from one of our recommended anonymous proxy lists.
2. Note the IP address and the port number of that proxy server.
3. Open Internet Explorer.
4. Open the <Tools> menu.
5. Select <Internet Options>.
6. Click on the <Connections> tab.
7. Click on the <LAN Settings> button.
8. Check the box next to "Use a proxy server for your LAN".
9. Enter the IP address of the proxy you selected in Step 1 into the "Address:" box.
10. Enter the port number of the proxy you selected in Step 1 into the "Port:" box.
11. Click the <OK> button.
12. Click the <OK> button.

Configure a Web Proxy in Mozilla Firefox

1. Select a proxy from one of our recommended anonymous proxy lists.
2. Note the IP address and the port number of that proxy server.
3. Open Firefox.
4. Open the <Tools> menu.
5. Select <Options>.
6. Click the <Connection Settings> button.
7. Check <Manual Proxy Configuration>.
8. Enter the IP address of the proxy you selected in Step 1 into the "HTTP Proxy:" box.
9. Enter the port number of the proxy you selected in Step 1 into the corresponding "Port:" box.
10. Enter the IP address of the proxy you selected in Step 1 into the "SSL Proxy:" box.
11. Enter the port number of the proxy you selected in Step 1 into the corresponding "Port:" box.
12. Click the <OK> button.
13. Click the <OK> button.

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