How to Check Proxy Settings?

Proxy settings control how your device connects to the internet through a proxy server, which is crucial for network security, privacy, and software testing environments. Checking your proxy settings ensures your network connections are configured correctly, especially when using platforms like LambdaTest for cross-browser and device testing.

Below are the most effective ways to check proxy settings on Windows, Mac, and via browsers.

On Windows:

• Open Settings → Go to Network & Internet → Click Proxy.
• Under Automatic proxy setup, check if “Automatically detect settings” is enabled.
• Under Manual proxy setup, see if a proxy address and port are configured.

On macOS:

• Go to System Settings → Network → Choose your active network (e.g., Wi-Fi).
• Click Details → Go to the Proxies tab.
• Review configurations like Web Proxy (HTTP), Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS), or SOCKS Proxy.

In Browsers (Chrome Example):

• Open Chrome Settings → Click System → Select Open your computer’s proxy settings.
• This redirects you to system-level proxy settings (as browsers inherit these settings).