Scansafe Proxy

Using the Internet in normal mode leads to loss of anonymity. In this case, the computer connects directly to the servers of sites and applications, recognizing the personal IP address and other confidential information. The use of redirecting proxy servers protects against all these unwanted consequences and allows you to bypass potential blocking. In order to take advantage of proxy servers of several types and varieties, it is necessary to install them properly.

The first thing you need to do to use a proxy in your browser is to make the necessary settings. In Google Chrome browser, go to "Network" and then find and click on "Change proxy settings". In the "Internet properties" window that opens, go to "Connection" and click on the "Network settings" button at the bottom. When a new window opens, check the "Use proxy server for local connections" box and the "Do not use proxy server for local addresses" box. Enter the proxy port and IP address in the corresponding fields, close the window and click "OK".

Proxy autoconfiguration is a feature that allows a client to automatically discover and configure the settings required to connect to a proxy server. This is typically done using a configuration file or script that provides instructions on how to set up the client's proxy settings.

The most common format for proxy autoconfiguration is the Proxy Auto-Config (PAC) file. A PAC file is a JavaScript file that contains functions to determine the appropriate proxy server(s) to use for a given URL or network condition. When a client is configured to use a PAC file, it will automatically execute the PAC script to determine the best proxy server for each request.

Another format for proxy autoconfiguration is the Web Proxy Autodiscovery Protocol (WPAD). WPAD uses a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) option or a Domain Name System (DNS) query to locate a configuration script (usually named "wpad.dat") that contains the proxy settings. The client then executes the script to determine the appropriate proxy server(s) to use.

Proxy autoconfiguration makes it easier for clients to connect to the correct proxy server without manual configuration, especially in large organizations or networks where proxy settings may change frequently. It also allows for centralized management of proxy settings, making it simpler to update or change configurations across the entire network.

It means a private proxy server used by several users. For example, one of them has bought a paid proxy and lets his friend use it for a fee. That is, he "shared" his proxy (shared means "common").

Open the "Data and memory" item in the settings, and then, under "Proxy", click "Proxy settings". In the "Connection" window that opens, select "Add proxy" and then check the SOCKS5 proxy. Next, in the "Server" field, you must enter the IP of the proxy, and in the "Port" field enter the port SOCKS5. The next step is to enter the login from the proxy and the password from the proxy. Now, all you have to do is click "Done".