How to turn off a proxy server on Windows
If your Windows PC connects to a proxy server, this can interfere with your VPN connection.
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In this support article, we show you how to turn your proxy server connection off on:
How to turn off a proxy server on Windows 10
1. Go to Start → ⚙ Settings → Network & Internet.
2. Go to the Proxy tab → Manual proxy setup and toggle the Use a proxy server switch off.
How to turn off a proxy server on Windows 11
1. Go to Start → Settings → Network & Internet → Proxy.
2. Go to Manual proxy settings → Use a proxy server → Edit.
3. Toggle the Use a proxy server switch off and click Save.