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## Configuring Your Proxy Settings

Proxy servers are used for added security and more efficient use of bandwidth. If your network uses a proxy server, configure the proxy settings to connect to the Internet, download the updated components necessary to keep ScanMail updated, and check the license status online.
The following features use proxy servers:

- Smart Protection Network
- ActiveUpdate
- Product registration
- Web reputation
- World Virus Tracking

### Procedure

1. On the sidebar, click Administration → Proxy.
   The Proxy screen appears.
2. Select Use a proxy server for Web Reputation, updates and product license notifications.
3. Type the server name or IP address of the proxy server and its port number.
4. Select Use SOCKS 5 proxy protocol to use SOCKS 5 protocol.
5. If your proxy server requires a password, type your user name and password in the fields provided.
6. Click Save to save your settings.