How to Change Proxy Settings

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Firefox menu.

   This is located in the upper-left corner of the Firefox window.
   
   Click Options.
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   Step 2: Select the Advanced options.

   It is located at the top of the Options window on the far right. , Click the Settings button at the top of the Network page in the Connections section. , This will enable the text fields below it, where you can enter your proxy information. , In the HTTP proxy field, enter the address or domain of your proxy, and set the port if necessary.
   
   If you want to connect to a different proxy for FTP or SSL, enter the information into the fields below.
   
   Otherwise, check the “Use this proxy server for all protocols” to enable the proxy for all traffic through Firefox.
   
   Firefox proxy settings only affect traffic through your Firefox browser.
   
   Other internet applications will use your direct connection. , You may need to restart Firefox in order for the changes to take effect.
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   Step 3: Select the Network tab.

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   Step 4: Choose the “Manual proxy configuration” option.

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   Step 5: Enter your proxy information.

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   Step 6: Press OK to save your changes.

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