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6/19/2013
How to Check Proxy Settings on Mozilla Firefox
How to Check Proxy Settings on Mozilla Firefox
A proxy server is another computer or a full system which allows you to connect to them depending on the contract or negotiations you have made with them. It acts as an aegis that will protect you from spies and hackers. Think of it as an extra coat of armour when entering battle. You get more protection as your confidence will be boosted knowing that you will last longer in the war.
One of the ways to use a proxy server is through Mozilla Firefox. You can use it to protect your anonymity and keep your privacy from those who might attempt to spy on you. You can also use a proxy server to your mobile, you can also use a top iphone VPN or a specific proxy serve of your choice, either which your anonymity will be protected.
Today we are going to talk about how to check your Proxy settings on Mozilla Firefox. This way you will be given prior information on knowing if whether you have done the steps correctly upon configuration and know if you should re-configure it or not.
For a different O.S, comes a different way to check your settings. For example Mac and Windows have a different way of checking your proxy setting on Mozilla Firefox. Lucky for you we shall learn about both of these operating systems.
For windows you have to follow these steps to check your proxy settings:
-You will first need to turn on your windows computer
-Open the Firefox web browser application and make sure that you have the latest version so that you can browse the internet more effectively and efficiently.
-On one of the panels available to your running Mozilla Firefox is the “Tools” button.
-Click the Tools button using your mouse
Click on Advanced
-Click on Network tab
-Click Settings
-In this phase you have to carefully check and review if you have provided that necessary details to let your proxy server run properly such as the proxy server I.P. Remember that is has to be correct for it to work.
-Once you are through with checking your proxy settings you will click ok
-click ok
For those who use the Mac version of Mozilla Firefox you have to follow these steps:
-Turn on your Mac Computer
-Click Go
-Select Application
-Locate Mozilla Firefox and hover your mouse over it
-Double click on Mozilla Firefox
-On the upper left corner you can see Firefox
-hover your mouse over Firefox
-Click on it
-You now have to select and click preferences
-After which you are required to click on the advanced tab
-After which select and click the Network tab
-Click on Settings
-Pretty much like in Windows. In this phase you have to carefully check and review if you have provided that necessary details to let your proxy server run properly such as the proxy server I.P. Remember that is has to be correct for it to work.
-When you are done checking everything click ok
-click on ok
With this knowledge at hand you can now check your proxy settings easily. You can also read a hidemyass review to know more about protecting your anonymity. Anyway, congratulations on having done the accomplishment of successfully checking your proxy setting on Mozilla Firefox.
