A proxy server may reside on the user's local computer, or at any point between the user's computer and destination servers on the Internet. A proxy server that passes unmodified requests and responses is usually called a gateway or sometimes a tunneling proxy.
How do I access my proxy server?
Connecting to a proxy server
- Open Chrome.
- Open the Customize and control Google Chrome menu.
- Click Settings > System > Open proxy settings.
- Use Internet Properties to set up a connection for your type of network: ...
- Enter the address of your proxy server, and a proxy port number.
- Click OK to save your changes.
What is my proxy server?
A proxy server is basically another computer which serves as a hub through which internet requests are processed. By connecting through one of these servers, your computer sends your requests to the server which then processes your request and returns what you were wanting.