Proxy Configuration

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A proxy server is a computer network service that allows clients to make indirect network connections to other network services. More iformation on proxies can be found here.

Psi can use Proxy servers to facilitate the connection to the Jabber Servers through firewalls or in some special network conditions.

Proxy settings

The typical settings for the Proxy configuration are:

• Host (mandatory)
• Port (mandatory)

If Authentication is used (the "Use authentication" checkbox is checked):

• Username
• Password

Proxy types

HTTP "Connect"

very simple proxy protocol

SOCKS v5

About SOCKS protocol

HTTP Polling

this is used according to the specifications (JEP-0025) - the "Polling URL" is a specific setting for this type of proxy

Setting up a proxy

You can set up a proxy to be used for a specific account.

You just need to know the proxy type and the proxy settings - these are usually provided by your network administrator. Once you know this, follow the following steps:

1. in the Jabber Accounts dialog, select the account for which you need to enable Proxy support
2. click 'Modify'
3. in the 'Account Properties' dialog, open the 'Connection' tab
4. if you have any proxy set up, you can select it from the dropdown list
5. to add a new Proxy, click 'Edit'
6. in the 'Proxy Profiles' dialog, click new
7. change the type of the proxy and its settings
8. click 'Save'

TODO: integrate: http://nscsysop.hypermart.net/proxypac.html