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## Configuring 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. Click Administration → Proxy.
2. Select Use a proxy server for Web Reputation, updates, and product license notifications. Select this check box to use a proxy server for web reputation queries to Trend Micro reputation servers, updates, and product license notifications.
3. Type the proxy server name or IP address.
4. Type the Port.
5. (Optional) Select Use SOCKS 5 proxy protocol.
6. If the proxy server requires authentication, specify the user name and password.