Configuring Global Proxy Settings Parent topic

Most enterprises use proxy servers for added security and more efficiently use bandwidth. If your system uses a proxy server, configure the proxy settings to connect to the Internet and download updated components necessary to keep PortalProtect updated and check the license status online.
The following features use Proxy servers:
  • ActiveUpdate
  • Product Registration
  • Web Reputation filtering

Procedure

  1. Open the PortalProtect Web console.
  2. On the sidebar, click Administration → Proxy.
    The Proxy Settings screen appears.
  3. Select Use a proxy server for Web Reputation, updates and product license notifications.
  4. Enter the following to set the proxy server:
    • Server name or IP address
    • Port
    • Choose whether to use SOCKS 5 proxy protocol
  5. For Proxy Authentication, if your proxy server requires a password, type the following in the fields provided:
    • User name
    • Password
  6. Click Save to save your settings.