Proxy is an intermediate connection that exists between two or more systems. Proxies are dedicated to increase privacy and security in a network. Proxy can be either a generalized machine or special software. In this tutorial we shall learn how to configure a proxy in Safari browser on windows.
Step 1:
Open your safari browser and click on gear icon located at right top corner of your screen. Click on“Preferences…” menu as shown in below image.
Step 2:
In “preference” window click on “Advanced” menu. In this advanced menu window we can find a row labeled as “Proxies:”, click on “Change Settings…”.
Step 3:
On clicking “Change Settings…”, another pop window will appear on your screen labeled as“Internet Properties”. In this window click on “LAN Settings”.
Step 4:
On clicking “LAN Settings”, another window will appear on your screen labeled as “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings”, as shown in below image. In this window click on the box provided in Proxy Server block as highlighted.
Step 5:
On clicking this, “Address” and Port rows will be enabled. Enter both Address and Port and click on"OK". These settings will not be applicable for dial up connections.
These settings will be saved after your confirmation and close all windows including browser. Restart your browser to activate this settings.
