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(12.3.1-en) Proxy 1

This article shows how to set up an optional proxy server for the VPN connection in IGEL OS.

If you use a proxy, set the Communication protocol to the host as tcp-client under OpenVPN > [OpenVPN Connection] > Options. For detailed information on options settings, see (12.3.1-en) Options.




Menu path: Network > VPN > OpenVPN > [OpenVPN Connection] > Proxy





Proxy type

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    • None: Direct connection to the Internet. (Default)

    • HTTP: HTTP proxy will be used.

    • SOCKS: SOCKS proxy will be used.



Proxy address

Name or IP address of the proxy server



Proxy port

Port on which the proxy service is available



Retry indefinitely when errors occur

 In the event of errors, repeated attempts to establish a connection via proxy will be made.

 No further attempts to establish a connection will be made. (Default)



The following credentials are for the HTTP proxy type:



Proxy user name

User name for the proxy server



Proxy password

Password for the proxy server