{"metadata":{"image":[],"title":"","description":""},"api":{"url":"","auth":"required","settings":"","params":[],"results":{"codes":[]}},"next":{"description":"","pages":[]},"title":"Proxy Setup","type":"basic","slug":"proxy-setup","excerpt":"How to setup an automatic proxy to access SAFE Network websites via SAFE Launcher.","body":"[block:api-header]\n{\n \"type\": \"basic\",\n \"title\": \"Setting up an automatic proxy using a PAC file\"\n}\n[/block]\nWhen 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.\n\nYou can do this by entering the following URL in the automatic proxy dialog in your OS, or preferred browser.\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\": \"We will copy paste this URL into the proxy configuration dialog in the guides below.\"\n}\n[/block]\n**Choose your Operating System for more detail on setting up the Proxy:**\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[block:callout]\n{\n \"type\": \"warning\",\n \"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)\",\n \"title\": \"Firefox Users:\"\n}\n[/block]\n\n[block:api-header]\n{\n \"type\": \"basic\",\n \"title\": \"Windows 10 - Proxy Setup\"\n}\n[/block]\n**1.) 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.) 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Proxy Setup
How to setup an automatic proxy to access SAFE Network websites via SAFE Launcher.