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Setting the Proxy Server in Internet Explorer

September 9, 2014August 3, 2022

In order to view web pages when using a SWGfL internet connection within school you will need to set Internet Explorer to use a SWGfL proxy Server.

To do this:

Open Internet Explorer
Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
Click the Connections tab, and then click LAN settings.
Select the Use a proxy server for your LAN check box.
In the Address box, type the address of the proxy server. (i.e. proxy.swgfl.org.uk)
In the Port box, type the port number. (i.e. 8080)
When you are finished making changes, click OK until you return to Internet Explorer.

For SWGfL connections the below Proxy Server addresses can be used:

proxy.swgfl.org.uk

staffproxy.swgfl.org.uk

Note

In some corporate environments, network or proxy settings might be pre-set or turned off by the administrator.
For non-Windows devices please see the below FAQ articles:
- Adding SWGfL Proxy Settings to mobile devices (iPad, iPhone, Android)
- How to configure your Google Chromebook to use a Proxy Server