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(12.4-en_orig) Proxy 1

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Last updated: Jun 14, 2024Version comment
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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 (12.4-en_orig) 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