How to use a proxy? Not sure what category this should go under...

I have never really understood how to use a proxy.

Usually I type in "proxy" into google and find one but for some reason some sites still see my OWN IP and not the proxies.

How can I use a proxy?

What browser are you using?

In Firefox:

Tools > Settings > Advanced > Settings > Choose proxy, enter the IP and port.

And for future reference, there's a Proxies sub-forum underneath Main Forums. There are a number of stickies there with good "Proxies 101" type of info.

A lot of it depends on what you want to do - just web browsing? Or using other apps? Or putting your entire internet connection behind a proxy or VPN.

Check out the Proxies sub-forum when you have time, vefy informational area:

http://www.blackhatworld.com/blackhat-seo/f101-proxies/

peace,
gregs.

Thanks, I did not see that forum.

I do not see a port number on some of the proxy lists, what do you do when that happens?

cowsgonemadd3 said:

Thanks, I did not see that forum.

I do not see a port number on some of the proxy lists, what do you do when that happens?

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You get a new list.

Proxy servers are used for many different reasons.Services like AOL use proxy servers for Internet traffic loud balancing.While others use them for a thin layer of privacy.The most common or preffered use of a privacy server is for privacy (aka anonymisation).Thats often achieved through a large network of various servers located all over the world.The key factor in using a proxy server for privacy is that it mask your IP address and presents a different one to the website you're visiting.

There are 4-steps to use proxy.
1.)Download and Install TOR.
2.)Download and Install FoxyProxy.
3.)Configure FoxyProxy.
4.)QuickAdd Websites to enable the Proxy server.