Proxy Setup · MaidSafe Documentation

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Click the start button and then choose settings.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/V6URDp5fQQi4vTHVH4KS_settings.gif\",\n \"settings.gif\",\n \"1196\",\n \"828\",\n \"#0463b3\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Click Start > settings.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**2.) Choose 'Network & Internet' from the series of options provided.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/XsmLlyLPQRGZKHgUc5Fr_network_and_internet.gif\",\n \"network_and_internet.gif\",\n \"1196\",\n \"828\",\n \"#0463b2\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Choose 'Network & Internet'.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**3.) Choose 'Proxy' from the list.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/FsyRZyggQ3yAfVxdW39R_proxy.gif\",\n \"proxy.gif\",\n \"1196\",\n \"828\",\n \"#0463b2\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Choose 'Proxy' form the list.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**4.) Turn on the 'Use setup script' option if it's off and paste the following URL in the box titled 'Script address'.**\n[block:code]\n{\n \"codes\": [\n {\n \"code\": \"http://visualiser.maidsafe.net/safe_proxy.pac\",\n \"language\": \"text\",\n \"name\": \"URL to PAC file\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"info\",\n \"body\": \"Paste this URL into the 'Script address' box.\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/9f66rCXMTHKhNtXQ07hu_proxy_setup.gif\",\n \"proxy_setup.gif\",\n \"1196\",\n \"828\",\n \"#0463b2\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Turn on 'Use setup script' and paste in the PAC file URL.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**5.) Click 'Save' to finish.**\n\nThere is no confirmation that it's complete so once you've hit 'Save' you can close the Settings window.\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/Q81R8bRQdO9FrQLtccXg_save.gif\",\n \"save.gif\",\n \"1196\",\n \"828\",\n \"#0463b2\",\n \"\"\n ]\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"warning\",\n \"body\": \"If you use Firefox, you may need to do some additional setup. \\n\\nFollow the link below for a guide on this:\\n[Firefox - Additional Setup Guide](#firefox-additional-settings)\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"success\",\n \"title\": \"Test drive some of the SAFE Network features with the demo app\",\n \"body\": \"[Install the SAFE Network demo app](doc:install-demo-app)\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:api-header]\n{\n \"type\": \"basic\",\n \"title\": \"Windows 7 and 8.1 - Proxy Setup\"\n}\n[/block]\nThis guide is for users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Navigating to the Control Panel is a little different on each OS but once there the process should be the same.\n\n**Windows 8.1:**\n**1.) Open 'Control Panel'.**\nYou can do this by **right clicking** the start button (bottom left) and choosing 'Control Panel' form the context menu.\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/b9AAZKTsQm6PwgsGkVSk_win8-control.gif\",\n \"win8-control.gif\",\n \"1152\",\n \"864\",\n \"#527a89\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Open 'Control Panel' by right clicking the start button.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**Windows 7:**\n**1.) Open 'Control Panel'.**\nYou can do this by clicking on the start button and choosing 'Control Panel' on the right.\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/iXmN6qY0QyWSaYXh3SZB_win7.gif\",\n \"win7.gif\",\n \"916\",\n \"646\",\n \"#0494eb\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Click start, then control panel.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**2.) Choose 'Network and Internet' option.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/8LFQ5WzpQuGP3P7DKGiy_network_win7.gif\",\n \"network_win7.gif\",\n \"916\",\n \"646\",\n \"#0494eb\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Click 'Network and Internet' option.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**3.) Click 'Internet Options' this will open up in a new window.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/PU9HTsXVS0S0U5D0u8Fq_internet_options_win7.gif\",\n \"internet_options_win7.gif\",\n \"916\",\n \"646\",\n \"#0493e9\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Click on internet options\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**4.) Click on the 'Connections' tab and choose 'LAN Settings' at the bottom of the window.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/RVD3zWKsSSulO6XbeKe9_lan_settings.gif\",\n \"lan_settings.gif\",\n \"916\",\n \"646\",\n \"#0493eb\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"click 'LAN Settings' from the 'Connections' tab.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**5.) Check the box 'Use automatic configuration script. **\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/pZXBUts6Semfa34qNgmx_auto_config_script.gif\",\n \"auto_config_script.gif\",\n \"916\",\n \"646\",\n \"#0493eb\",\n \"\"\n ]\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**6.) Paste the following URL into the 'Address' box under the option you just check marked.\n[block:code]\n{\n \"codes\": [\n {\n \"code\": \"http://visualiser.maidsafe.net/safe_proxy.pac\",\n \"language\": \"text\",\n \"name\": \"URL to PAC file\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"info\",\n \"body\": \"Paste this URL into the 'Address' box\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/No4GH65USHuchkyDuApa_paste_win7.gif\",\n \"paste_win7.gif\",\n \"916\",\n \"646\",\n \"#0493eb\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Paste the following URL into the 'Address' box.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**7.) Press 'OK' and then 'Apply' to finish the setup.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/V60TAcuTJ2oi2RVhpwCQ_ok.gif\",\n \"ok.gif\",\n \"916\",\n \"646\",\n \"#0493eb\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Press 'OK' and then 'Apply' to finish the setup.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"warning\",\n \"body\": \"If you use Firefox, you may need to do some additional setup. \\n\\nFollow the link below to access the\\n[Firefox - Additional Setup Guide](#firefox-additional-settings).\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"success\",\n \"title\": \"Test drive some of the SAFE Network features with the demo app\",\n \"body\": \"[Install the SAFE Network demo app](doc:install-demo-app)\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:api-header]\n{\n \"type\": \"basic\",\n \"title\": \"Mac OS X - Proxy Setup\"\n}\n[/block]\n**1.) Choose Apple menu and then choose 'System Preferences'.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"caption\": \"Choose Apple menu > System Preferences\",\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/Naj52V2hQHySb7M2z0G0_system_preferences.gif\",\n \"system_preferences.gif\",\n \"1020\",\n \"736\",\n \"#63a3db\",\n \"\"\n ]\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**2.) Click on 'Network'.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"caption\": \"Click Network\",\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/Htv1NkCNQ7GZqqUYfvCv_network.gif\",\n \"network.gif\",\n \"1020\",\n \"730\",\n \"#508cbe\",\n \"\"\n ]\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**3.) Choose the network service you use from the list.**\n\nIf you use Wi-Fi choose 'Wi-Fi' or 'Airport'. If you use a lead to connect to your internet choose 'Ethernet'.\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"caption\": \"Choose the service you use\",\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/f5rnzgXKRNulMZqkAD34_choose_service.gif\",\n \"choose_service.gif\",\n \"1020\",\n \"730\",\n \"#62a0d8\",\n \"\"\n ]\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**4.) Click 'Advanced', then 'Proxies'.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"caption\": \"Choose 'Proxies' from the 'Advanced' menu.\",\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/loIUMKhbS9CIwR0GBuA6_proxies.gif\",\n \"proxies.gif\",\n \"1020\",\n \"730\",\n \"#61a0d8\",\n \"\"\n ]\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**5.) Select 'Automatic Proxy Configuration' from the list on the left.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"caption\": \"Select 'Automatic Proxy Configuration'\",\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/ufoMb0RgTa2X9sLnTp3Y_auto_proxy_config.gif\",\n \"auto_proxy_config.gif\",\n \"1020\",\n \"730\",\n \"#62a0d8\",\n \"\"\n ]\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**6.) Paste the following URL into the box under 'Proxy Configuration File':**\n[block:code]\n{\n \"codes\": [\n {\n \"code\": \"http://visualiser.maidsafe.net/safe_proxy.pac\",\n \"language\": \"text\",\n \"name\": \"URL to PAC file\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"info\",\n \"body\": \"Paste this URL into the 'Proxy Configuration File' box.\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"caption\": \"Paste PAC URL into the dialog box\",\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/P11XQQTS8igEM9wQBa9A_paste.gif\",\n \"paste.gif\",\n \"1020\",\n \"730\",\n \"#62a0d8\",\n \"\"\n ]\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**7.) Click 'OK' and then 'Apply' to finish.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"caption\": \"Click 'OK' and then 'Apply' to finish\",\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/lkp9UXNpRfasenx5iQk7_apply.gif\",\n \"apply.gif\",\n \"1020\",\n \"730\",\n \"\",\n \"\"\n ]\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"warning\",\n \"body\": \"If you use Firefox, you may need to do some additional setup. \\n\\nFollow the link below to access the \\n[Firefox - Additional Setup Guide](#firefox-additional-settings)\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"success\",\n \"title\": \"Test drive some of the SAFE Network features with the demo app\",\n \"body\": \"[Install the SAFE Network demo app](doc:install-demo-app)\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:api-header]\n{\n \"type\": \"basic\",\n \"title\": \"Linux (Ubuntu) - Proxy Setup\"\n}\n[/block]\n** 1.) Go to 'System Settings' and choose 'Network'.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/DYCVZUzT362qiuWKTiyO_network_ubuntu.gif\",\n \"network_ubuntu.gif\",\n \"1148\",\n \"786\",\n \"#4c7aac\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Go to 'System Settings' and choose 'Network'.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**2.) Click on 'Network Proxy'.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/BFkbgAggTfui0nVXWv8b_network_proxy.gif\",\n \"network_proxy.gif\",\n \"1148\",\n \"786\",\n \"#528fcf\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Click on 'Network Proxy'\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**3.) Set the Method to 'Automatic' and enter the following URL in the 'Configuration URL' box.**\n[block:code]\n{\n \"codes\": [\n {\n \"code\": \"http://visualiser.maidsafe.net/safe_proxy.pac\",\n \"language\": \"text\",\n \"name\": \"URL to PAC file\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"info\",\n \"body\": \"Paste this URL into the 'Configuration URL' box.\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/np4zEonQQy2ujioAeafx_enter_URL.gif\",\n \"enter_URL.gif\",\n \"1148\",\n \"786\",\n \"#528fcf\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Paste the URL into the 'Configuration URL' box.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**4.) Click 'Apply system wide' to complete the setup.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/GEluUfNmTxGl17gJNyFF_apply.gif\",\n \"apply.gif\",\n \"1148\",\n \"786\",\n \"#528fcf\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Click 'Apply system wide' to complete.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:api-header]\n{\n \"type\": \"basic\",\n \"title\": \"Firefox - Additional settings\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"warning\",\n \"body\": \"Please ensure that you've already setup a system level proxy already using one of the guides above. \\n\\n**To change the system proxy settings, use these guides:**\\n[Windows 10 - Proxy Setup](#windows-10-proxy-setup)\\n[Windows 7 - Proxy Setup](#windows-7-proxy-setup)\\n[Mac OS X proxy setup](#mac-os-x-proxy-setup)\\n[Linux (ubuntu) proxy setup](#linux-ubuntu-proxy-setup)\",\n \"title\": \"This guide will tell Firefox to use the system proxy settings.\"\n}\n[/block]\nDepending on versions and previous setup, Firefox may need to be set to use the system Proxy settings:\n\n**1.) Open Firefox and click on the settings (☰) button at the top right, then choose 'Options'**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/TXApmhKZSKGPw26z0LOu_firefox_options.gif\",\n \"firefox_options.gif\",\n \"1036\",\n \"781\",\n \"#4f8cca\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Click the (☰) button and then click 'Options'.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**2.) Click 'Advanced' option on the left, then choose the 'Network' tab.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/FSxW9sYZSqoKHY7XJc9n_firefox_network.gif\",\n \"firefox_network.gif\",\n \"1036\",\n \"781\",\n \"#5390ce\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Open the 'Network' tab within 'Advanced'.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**3.) Click 'Settings'**\n\nThis opens a new window called 'Connection Settings'.\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/nuCEbHTzTkCsgqgAsxdi_firefox_settings.gif\",\n \"firefox_settings.gif\",\n \"1036\",\n \"781\",\n \"#5390ce\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Click 'Settings'.\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n**4.) Click on 'Use system proxy settings' and then click 'OK' to finish the setup.**\n[block:image]\n{\n \"images\": [\n {\n \"image\": [\n \"https://files.readme.io/uyixnNBASIWT1OtNyU8r_use_system.gif\",\n \"use_system.gif\",\n \"1036\",\n \"781\",\n \"#5690cc\",\n \"\"\n ],\n \"caption\": \"Use system proxy settings\"\n }\n ]\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"success\",\n \"title\": \"Test drive some of the SAFE Network features with the demo app\",\n \"body\": \"[Install SAFE Demo App](doc:install-demo-app)\"\n}\n[/block]","excerpt":"How to setup an automatic proxy to access SAFE Network websites via SAFE Launcher.","slug":"proxy-setup","type":"basic","title":"Proxy Setup"}

[block:api-header] { "type": "basic", "title": "Setting up an automatic proxy using a PAC file" } [/block] When setting up an automatic proxy we use a PAC file to specify what rules the proxy follows. **There's no need to download this file,** the easiest way to set up a proxy is to point to the file using a URL. You can do this by entering the following URL in the automatic proxy dialog in your OS, or preferred browser. [block:code] { "codes": [ { "code": "http://visualiser.maidsafe.net/safe_proxy.pac", "language": "text", "name": "URL to PAC file" } ] } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "info", "body": "We will copy paste this URL into the proxy configuration dialog in the guides below." } [/block] **Choose your Operating System for more detail on setting up the Proxy:** [Windows 10 - Proxy Setup](#windows-10-proxy-setup) [Windows 7 - Proxy Setup](#windows-7-proxy-setup) [Mac OS X proxy setup](#mac-os-x-proxy-setup) [Linux (ubuntu) proxy setup](#linux-ubuntu-proxy-setup) [block:callout] { "type": "warning", "body": "After setting up your system proxy settings, you may need to do some additional setup if you use Firefox. \n\nFollow the guide below:\n[Firefox - Additional Setup Guide](#firefox-additional-settings)", "title": "Firefox Users:" } [/block] [block:api-header] { "type": "basic", "title": "Windows 10 - Proxy Setup" } [/block] **1.) Click the start button and then choose settings.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/V6URDp5fQQi4vTHVH4KS_settings.gif", "settings.gif", "1196", "828", "#0463b3", "" ], "caption": "Click Start > settings." } ] } [/block] **2.) Choose 'Network & Internet' from the series of options provided.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/XsmLlyLPQRGZKHgUc5Fr_network_and_internet.gif", "network_and_internet.gif", "1196", "828", "#0463b2", "" ], "caption": "Choose 'Network & Internet'." } ] } [/block] **3.) Choose 'Proxy' from the list.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/FsyRZyggQ3yAfVxdW39R_proxy.gif", "proxy.gif", "1196", "828", "#0463b2", "" ], "caption": "Choose 'Proxy' form the list." } ] } [/block] **4.) Turn on the 'Use setup script' option if it's off and paste the following URL in the box titled 'Script address'.** [block:code] { "codes": [ { "code": "http://visualiser.maidsafe.net/safe_proxy.pac", "language": "text", "name": "URL to PAC file" } ] } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "info", "body": "Paste this URL into the 'Script address' box." } [/block] [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/9f66rCXMTHKhNtXQ07hu_proxy_setup.gif", "proxy_setup.gif", "1196", "828", "#0463b2", "" ], "caption": "Turn on 'Use setup script' and paste in the PAC file URL." } ] } [/block] **5.) Click 'Save' to finish.** There is no confirmation that it's complete so once you've hit 'Save' you can close the Settings window. [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/Q81R8bRQdO9FrQLtccXg_save.gif", "save.gif", "1196", "828", "#0463b2", "" ] } ] } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "warning", "body": "If you use Firefox, you may need to do some additional setup. \n\nFollow the link below for a guide on this:\n[Firefox - Additional Setup Guide](#firefox-additional-settings)" } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "success", "title": "Test drive some of the SAFE Network features with the demo app", "body": "[Install the SAFE Network demo app](doc:install-demo-app)" } [/block] [block:api-header] { "type": "basic", "title": "Windows 7 and 8.1 - Proxy Setup" } [/block] This guide is for users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Navigating to the Control Panel is a little different on each OS but once there the process should be the same. **Windows 8.1:** **1.) Open 'Control Panel'.** You can do this by **right clicking** the start button (bottom left) and choosing 'Control Panel' form the context menu. [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/b9AAZKTsQm6PwgsGkVSk_win8-control.gif", "win8-control.gif", "1152", "864", "#527a89", "" ], "caption": "Open 'Control Panel' by right clicking the start button." } ] } [/block] **Windows 7:** **1.) Open 'Control Panel'.** You can do this by clicking on the start button and choosing 'Control Panel' on the right. [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/iXmN6qY0QyWSaYXh3SZB_win7.gif", "win7.gif", "916", "646", "#0494eb", "" ], "caption": "Click start, then control panel." } ] } [/block] **2.) Choose 'Network and Internet' option.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/8LFQ5WzpQuGP3P7DKGiy_network_win7.gif", "network_win7.gif", "916", "646", "#0494eb", "" ], "caption": "Click 'Network and Internet' option." } ] } [/block] **3.) Click 'Internet Options' this will open up in a new window.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/PU9HTsXVS0S0U5D0u8Fq_internet_options_win7.gif", "internet_options_win7.gif", "916", "646", "#0493e9", "" ], "caption": "Click on internet options" } ] } [/block] **4.) Click on the 'Connections' tab and choose 'LAN Settings' at the bottom of the window.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/RVD3zWKsSSulO6XbeKe9_lan_settings.gif", "lan_settings.gif", "916", "646", "#0493eb", "" ], "caption": "click 'LAN Settings' from the 'Connections' tab." } ] } [/block] **5.) Check the box 'Use automatic configuration script. ** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/pZXBUts6Semfa34qNgmx_auto_config_script.gif", "auto_config_script.gif", "916", "646", "#0493eb", "" ] } ] } [/block] **6.) Paste the following URL into the 'Address' box under the option you just check marked. [block:code] { "codes": [ { "code": "http://visualiser.maidsafe.net/safe_proxy.pac", "language": "text", "name": "URL to PAC file" } ] } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "info", "body": "Paste this URL into the 'Address' box" } [/block] [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/No4GH65USHuchkyDuApa_paste_win7.gif", "paste_win7.gif", "916", "646", "#0493eb", "" ], "caption": "Paste the following URL into the 'Address' box." } ] } [/block] **7.) Press 'OK' and then 'Apply' to finish the setup.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/V60TAcuTJ2oi2RVhpwCQ_ok.gif", "ok.gif", "916", "646", "#0493eb", "" ], "caption": "Press 'OK' and then 'Apply' to finish the setup." } ] } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "warning", "body": "If you use Firefox, you may need to do some additional setup. \n\nFollow the link below to access the\n[Firefox - Additional Setup Guide](#firefox-additional-settings)." } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "success", "title": "Test drive some of the SAFE Network features with the demo app", "body": "[Install the SAFE Network demo app](doc:install-demo-app)" } [/block] [block:api-header] { "type": "basic", "title": "Mac OS X - Proxy Setup" } [/block] **1.) Choose Apple menu and then choose 'System Preferences'.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "caption": "Choose Apple menu > System Preferences", "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/Naj52V2hQHySb7M2z0G0_system_preferences.gif", "system_preferences.gif", "1020", "736", "#63a3db", "" ] } ] } [/block] **2.) Click on 'Network'.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "caption": "Click Network", "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/Htv1NkCNQ7GZqqUYfvCv_network.gif", "network.gif", "1020", "730", "#508cbe", "" ] } ] } [/block] **3.) Choose the network service you use from the list.** If you use Wi-Fi choose 'Wi-Fi' or 'Airport'. If you use a lead to connect to your internet choose 'Ethernet'. [block:image] { "images": [ { "caption": "Choose the service you use", "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/f5rnzgXKRNulMZqkAD34_choose_service.gif", "choose_service.gif", "1020", "730", "#62a0d8", "" ] } ] } [/block] **4.) Click 'Advanced', then 'Proxies'.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "caption": "Choose 'Proxies' from the 'Advanced' menu.", "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/loIUMKhbS9CIwR0GBuA6_proxies.gif", "proxies.gif", "1020", "730", "#61a0d8", "" ] } ] } [/block] **5.) Select 'Automatic Proxy Configuration' from the list on the left.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "caption": "Select 'Automatic Proxy Configuration'", "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/ufoMb0RgTa2X9sLnTp3Y_auto_proxy_config.gif", "auto_proxy_config.gif", "1020", "730", "#62a0d8", "" ] } ] } [/block] **6.) Paste the following URL into the box under 'Proxy Configuration File':** [block:code] { "codes": [ { "code": "http://visualiser.maidsafe.net/safe_proxy.pac", "language": "text", "name": "URL to PAC file" } ] } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "info", "body": "Paste this URL into the 'Proxy Configuration File' box." } [/block] [block:image] { "images": [ { "caption": "Paste PAC URL into the dialog box", "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/P11XQQTS8igEM9wQBa9A_paste.gif", "paste.gif", "1020", "730", "#62a0d8", "" ] } ] } [/block] **7.) Click 'OK' and then 'Apply' to finish.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "caption": "Click 'OK' and then 'Apply' to finish", "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/lkp9UXNpRfasenx5iQk7_apply.gif", "apply.gif", "1020", "730", "", "" ] } ] } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "warning", "body": "If you use Firefox, you may need to do some additional setup. \n\nFollow the link below to access the \n[Firefox - Additional Setup Guide](#firefox-additional-settings)" } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "success", "title": "Test drive some of the SAFE Network features with the demo app", "body": "[Install the SAFE Network demo app](doc:install-demo-app)" } [/block] [block:api-header] { "type": "basic", "title": "Linux (Ubuntu) - Proxy Setup" } [/block] ** 1.) Go to 'System Settings' and choose 'Network'.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/DYCVZUzT362qiuWKTiyO_network_ubuntu.gif", "network_ubuntu.gif", "1148", "786", "#4c7aac", "" ], "caption": "Go to 'System Settings' and choose 'Network'." } ] } [/block] **2.) Click on 'Network Proxy'.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/BFkbgAggTfui0nVXWv8b_network_proxy.gif", "network_proxy.gif", "1148", "786", "#528fcf", "" ], "caption": "Click on 'Network Proxy'" } ] } [/block] **3.) Set the Method to 'Automatic' and enter the following URL in the 'Configuration URL' box.** [block:code] { "codes": [ { "code": "http://visualiser.maidsafe.net/safe_proxy.pac", "language": "text", "name": "URL to PAC file" } ] } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "info", "body": "Paste this URL into the 'Configuration URL' box." } [/block] [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/np4zEonQQy2ujioAeafx_enter_URL.gif", "enter_URL.gif", "1148", "786", "#528fcf", "" ], "caption": "Paste the URL into the 'Configuration URL' box." } ] } [/block] **4.) Click 'Apply system wide' to complete the setup.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/GEluUfNmTxGl17gJNyFF_apply.gif", "apply.gif", "1148", "786", "#528fcf", "" ], "caption": "Click 'Apply system wide' to complete." } ] } [/block] [block:api-header] { "type": "basic", "title": "Firefox - Additional settings" } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "warning", "body": "Please ensure that you've already setup a system level proxy already using one of the guides above. \n\n**To change the system proxy settings, use these guides:**\n[Windows 10 - Proxy Setup](#windows-10-proxy-setup)\n[Windows 7 - Proxy Setup](#windows-7-proxy-setup)\n[Mac OS X proxy setup](#mac-os-x-proxy-setup)\n[Linux (ubuntu) proxy setup](#linux-ubuntu-proxy-setup)", "title": "This guide will tell Firefox to use the system proxy settings." } [/block] Depending on versions and previous setup, Firefox may need to be set to use the system Proxy settings: **1.) Open Firefox and click on the settings (☰) button at the top right, then choose 'Options'** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/TXApmhKZSKGPw26z0LOu_firefox_options.gif", "firefox_options.gif", "1036", "781", "#4f8cca", "" ], "caption": "Click the (☰) button and then click 'Options'." } ] } [/block] **2.) Click 'Advanced' option on the left, then choose the 'Network' tab.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/FSxW9sYZSqoKHY7XJc9n_firefox_network.gif", "firefox_network.gif", "1036", "781", "#5390ce", "" ], "caption": "Open the 'Network' tab within 'Advanced'." } ] } [/block] **3.) Click 'Settings'** This opens a new window called 'Connection Settings'. [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/nuCEbHTzTkCsgqgAsxdi_firefox_settings.gif", "firefox_settings.gif", "1036", "781", "#5390ce", "" ], "caption": "Click 'Settings'." } ] } [/block] **4.) Click on 'Use system proxy settings' and then click 'OK' to finish the setup.** [block:image] { "images": [ { "image": [ "https://files.readme.io/uyixnNBASIWT1OtNyU8r_use_system.gif", "use_system.gif", "1036", "781", "#5690cc", "" ], "caption": "Use system proxy settings" } ] } [/block] [block:callout] { "type": "success", "title": "Test drive some of the SAFE Network features with the demo app", "body": "[Install SAFE Demo App](doc:install-demo-app)" } [/block]