---
title: "Configuring Access to a Proxy Server"
slug: "configuring-access-to-a-proxy-server-3-1-1"
tags: ["7.11", "Edge Filer", "Gateway", "Filer"]
updated: 2025-09-16T14:33:51Z
published: 2025-09-16T14:33:51Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/configuring-access-to-a-proxy-server-3-1-1"
---

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# Configuring Access to a Proxy Server

The CTERA Edge Filer can be configured to connect to a CTERA Portal via a proxy server. HTTPS proxies that support the CONNECT method may be used.

**To configure proxy settings:**

1. In the **Configuration** view, select **System > Network** in the navigation pane. The **Network Interfaces** page is displayed. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-AKYTB2QN.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A49Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A49Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TB4axm57BysW5K03QPSHqIp9I2WQZ1%2BPEQJ2W4KTRCU%3D)
2. Select the **Proxy Settings** option. ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-6Q9QYNWC.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A49Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A49Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=TB4axm57BysW5K03QPSHqIp9I2WQZ1%2BPEQJ2W4KTRCU%3D)
3. Specify the proxy settings. **Proxy Settings** – Select **Use HTTP Proxy** and configure the appropriate settings:

**Proxy server requires a password** – Check to specify that the proxy server requires authentication via a username and password.
  - **Address** – The address of the proxy server.
  - **Port** – The proxy server port number.
  - **Username** – The username for authenticating to the proxy server.
  - **Password** – The password for authenticating to the proxy server.
4. Click **Save**.