Proxy

Setting Up Proxy Using WinHTTP in Windows

January 11, 2026

Summary

WinHTTP (Windows HTTP Services) allows you to configure proxy settings for applications that use the WinHTTP API. This is useful when you need to route HTTP traffic through a proxy server. Here’s a simple guide on how to manage proxy settings using the netsh winhttp command.

1. Check Current Proxy Settings

To view your current WinHTTP proxy configuration, use:

netsh winhttp show proxy

2. Set Proxy Server

To configure a proxy server, use the following syntax:

Proxy Squid Install

January 11, 2026

Summary

This guide provides a baseline setup for Squid proxy server. It covers system updates, installing Squid with essential networking tools, configuring a minimal proxy setup that allows local network access.

1️⃣ First steps after installation (baseline)

After installing Linux Server and logging in:

sudo dnf update
sudo dnf upgrade -y

Install basic tools (very helpful later):

sudo dnf install -y \
  squid \
  tcpdump \
  net-tools \
  iproute \
  curl \
  ca-certificates

Enable and start Squid: