Proxy Server Configuration

You configure a proxy server for OBS Browser+. OBS Browser+ then uses this proxy server to access the Internet. This enables more secure and efficient access to network resources.

What Is a Proxy Server?

Normally, a computer connects directly to a website or server. However, when a proxy server is configured, the computer sends all network requests to the proxy server. The proxy server then forwards these requests to the target website and returns the responses to the computer.

Benefits of using a proxy:

Enhanced security and privacy: The target website sees the information of the proxy server, instead of the actual information of the computer.
Controlled access to specific resources. In some network environments (such as the intranets of companies or schools), you must use a proxy to access external or some internal resources.

Parameters for Configuring a Proxy Server

**Table 1** Parameters for configuring a proxy server
Parameter	Mandatory (Yes/No)	Description	Example Value
Address	Yes	Proxy server address	proxy.example.com
Port	Yes	Port for connecting to the server	8080
Identity Authentication	No	Whether the username and password are required for login	Select this option.
Username	No	Username used for proxy identity authentication	admin
Password	No	Password used for proxy identity authentication	123456

Procedure

Log in to OBS Browser+ and choose Settings > Network.
Choose Customize from the Proxy drop-down list.

Figure 1 System settings
Enter the address and port number of the proxy, for example, proxy.company.com and 8080.

Figure 2 Entering the address and port number
(Optional) Select Identity Authentication and enter the username and password, for example, admin and 123456.

Figure 3 Entering the username and password
Click OK.