How to Setting a Proxy in Windows 10 & 11
Proxies allow you to rotate your IP address, preventing your scraping activities from being easily detected and blocked by websites. Continuous scraping from a single IP address can trigger anti-scraping mechanisms, but setting different proxy for windows and other device helps distribute the requests.
Change Setting in Windows
Setting up a proxy on Windows 10 involves configuring the proxy settings in the system. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Open Settings:
Click on the Start button, and then click on the gear icon (Settings) to open the Settings menu.
2. Go to Network & Internet:
In the Settings menu, click on “Network & Internet.”
3. Proxy Settings:
In the Network & Internet settings, click on the “Proxy” tab on the left.
4. Manual Proxy Setup:
Under the “Manual proxy setup” section, toggle the switch to turn on “Use a proxy server.”
5. Enter Proxy Information:
Enter the address and port of your proxy server in the respective fields. If the proxy requires a username and password, enter that information as well.
6. Save Changes:
After entering the proxy information, click the “Save” button.
Now, your Windows 10 system should use the specified proxy settings for your internet connection. Keep in mind that these settings are applied system-wide, affecting all internet traffic including the chrome browser on your computer.
How to Disable Proxy from Windows 10 & 11
To disable a proxy on Windows 10 or 11, follow these steps:
For Windows 10 & 11:
1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings menu.
2. Click on “Network & Internet.”
3. In the left sidebar, select “Proxy.”
4. Under the “Manual proxy setup” section, toggle off the switch next to “Use a proxy server.”