> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.decodo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Windows Proxy Setup Guide

> Set up proxies directly on the Windows operating system.

## Getting Started

Before proceeding, ensure you have:

* No other VPN or proxy active.
* The **proxy endpoint** and **port** (e.g., `us.decodo.com:10101`).
* Your **proxy username** and **password** (or a **whitelisted IP** set).

<Tip>
  **Proxy Guides**

  Learn how to find **proxy details** in your dashboard for each proxy type [**here**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/proxy-quick-start-guides).
</Tip>

## Proxy Setup

<Check>
  This guide covers both **Windows 11** and **Windows 10**
</Check>

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Press **Windows** + **I** to launch **Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Navigate to **Network & Internet**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Set up** under the **Manual proxy setup** section.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/IsWPiMoisao6W8vC/images/docs/d573de0a88e5045dc745263fe4de69b82e97580e49d83e6df18b2cf0ce139a16-Group_427323373.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=IsWPiMoisao6W8vC&q=85&s=f2ad1f4167d1090d2071c947f9c277ee" alt="" width="3448" height="1520" data-path="images/docs/d573de0a88e5045dc745263fe4de69b82e97580e49d83e6df18b2cf0ce139a16-Group_427323373.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enable **Use a proxy server**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Fill in the following fields:

    * **Proxy IP address** (e.g., `us.decodo.com`).
    * **Port** (e.g. `10001`).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Check **Don't use the proxy server for local (intranet) addresses**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Save**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/IsWPiMoisao6W8vC/images/docs/f752663444830d6f7b53d8064f5b8c39e5e6cb6116d167338f8bc6916eb33df1-Group_427323376.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=IsWPiMoisao6W8vC&q=85&s=792c455c64835694ccca9174ecf78473" style={{ width:"64%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1600" height="1440" data-path="images/docs/f752663444830d6f7b53d8064f5b8c39e5e6cb6116d167338f8bc6916eb33df1-Group_427323376.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Verify the Connection

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open a browser and visit [**ip.decodo.com**](https://ip.decodo.com/).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    You may be prompted to enter credentials if you're not on a whitelisted IP. Enter the proxy username and password you previously specified.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    If successful, your IP address will reflect the location of the proxy
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Common Issues

### Blocklist

⚠️ Please be aware that we [**restrict access to some websites**](https://decodo.com/faq/general/do-you-have-any-blocked-sites).

### `SOCKS5` Support

<Warning>
  **Windows 10** and **Windows 11** don't support `SOCKS5` natively. Alternatively, use a web browser or a third-party tool with `SOCKS5` support. E.g., [**<u>Mozilla Firefox</u>**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/firefox-integration) or the [**FoxyProxy Extension**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/foxyproxy-extension-integration).
</Warning>

### Direct IP

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Direct IP Parameter Support" icon="gear">
    If you buy an IP list, you can specify which IPs to connect to using the **direct** `ip` parameter in the proxy username: `user-username-ip-x.x.x.x`

    * Supported products: **DC Pay/IP**, **Dedicated DC**, **ISP Pay/IP**, **Dedicated ISP** plans.
    * Products that offer access to the full proxy pool, such as residential proxies, do not support this parameter.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="IP:PORT Format" icon="gear">
    * Decodo proxies don't support an `IP:PORT` format by default.
    * You must use the **endpoint** rotator format (e.g., `us.decodo.com:10101`).
    * If necessary, try the workaround [**here**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/how-to-get-ip-port-format#/), but it only works temporarily before requiring another setup update.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Troubleshooting

If you experience any other issues, check out our main [**troubleshooting**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/proxy-troubleshooting) section.

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