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What is bypass proxy server?

Published in Proxy Configuration 2 mins read

Bypassing a proxy server means configuring your system to directly access certain websites or internal addresses, rather than routing your traffic through the proxy. This is often done to improve speed or access resources that the proxy might block.

Understanding Proxy Bypassing

When you use a proxy server, all your internet traffic is routed through that server. However, sometimes you might want to bypass the proxy for certain websites or internal network addresses. This can be achieved by configuring exceptions.

How to Configure Proxy Bypass

You can configure exceptions, often through an option labeled "Bypass proxy server for local addresses" (or similar wording). This allows you to specify which websites or internal addresses should be accessed directly, without going through the proxy.

Why Bypass a Proxy Server?

  • Increased Speed: Accessing local resources directly, without the proxy, can be faster.
  • Access to Internal Resources: Allows direct access to internal network resources without proxy interference.
  • Circumventing Restrictions: In some cases, a proxy might block access to certain websites, and bypassing it for those specific sites can resolve the issue.

Example Scenario

Imagine you are working on a company network that uses a proxy server. You need to access both the internet and internal company resources. You can configure your system to use the proxy for general internet access but bypass it for the company's intranet (e.g., http://intranet.company.com). This allows you to access the intranet directly while still benefiting from the security and control provided by the proxy for other internet traffic.