HTTP proxy configuration on Windows 8

This manual shows how to configure your Browser to use a Perfect Privacy HTTP Proxy in Windows 8.

The manual is also available for Windows 10 and for Windows 7.

Screenshot Windows 8 Apps overview choose Control Panel | HTTP proxy configuration on Windows 8

Open the application menu and click Control Panel

Screenshot Windows 8 Control Panel choose Network and Internet | HTTP proxy configuration on Windows 8

In the Control Panel, click Network and Internet.

Screenshot Windows 8 Network and Internet choose Internet Options | HTTP proxy configuration on Windows 8

Click on Internet Options.

Screenshot Windows 8 Internet Properties choose connections tab and click on LAN settings | HTTP proxy configuration on Windows 8

In the connections tab, click on LAN settings in the Local Area Network section.

Screenshot Windows 8 LAN Settings checkmark at Use a proxy server for your LAN and click on Advanced | HTTP proxy configuration on Windows 8

Activate the checkbox Use a proxy server for your LAN and click on Advanced.

Screenshot Windows 8 Proxy Settings type in HTTP the Perfect Privacy server and 3128 as Port | HTTP proxy configuration on Windows 8

Enter a Perfect Privacy server of your choice in the HTTP: field and enter 3128 as Port. Activate the checkbox Use the same proxy server for all protocols and leave the settings dialog by clicking OK.

Screenshot Windows 8 Internet Explorer Windows Security dialog enter Perfect Privacy credentials | HTTP proxy configuration on Windows 8

Open your browser and go to any website. You will need to enter your Perfect Privacy login credentials to authenticate with the proxy server.

Screenshot Windows 8 Internet Explorer Perfect Privacy Check IP website | HTTP proxy configuration on Windows 8

You can verify whether the configuration is correct by browsing to our Check IP site.

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Tests

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