Setting up a Proxy Server with PowerShell: Windows Network Configuration

Hands-on with PowerShell to play with proxy servers

Do you always encounter slow loading web pages on the Internet? Or some websites just won't open? This is the time to call on ourInternet cloak of invisibility--Proxy server. Today we do not whole those complex operations, we use Windows comes with PowerShell, three five to get the proxy settings.

Figuring out what a proxy IP is

Simply put, the proxy IP is like a middleman, to help you and the site between the message. For example: you want to check the courier, would have to run their own courier station, now there is an errand boy (proxy IP) to help you ask back to tell you. This has two advantages:Protecting Real Addressesrespond in singingSpeed up access, especially when using a quality proxy provided by a professional service provider like ipipgo.

PowerShell Setup in Four Parts

 1. Enable proxy switch
Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKCU:SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings' -Name ProxyEnable -Value 1

 2. Fill in the proxy address provided by ipipgo
$proxyServer = "123.123.123.123:8888" Replace it with your actual IP address.
Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKCU:SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings' -Name ProxyServer -Value $proxyServer

 3. Set up a whitelist (for sites that don't need to go through a proxy)
Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKCU:SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings' -Name ProxyOverride -Value "localhost;127.0.0.1;. internal"

 4. Force the configuration to refresh
& rundll32.exe wininet.dll,InvalidateWsCache

Look out for aHidden TipsIf you use ipipgo's dynamic proxy, it is recommended to add a timed task in the code to automatically change the IP every hour, so as to ensure stability, but also to avoid being blocked by the target site.

Why do you recommend ipipgo?

Last week, I was helping a client with data collection, and I couldn't get past the CAPTCHA step with a normal proxy. I switched to ipipgo.High Stash Proxy IPAfter that, it's a straight silky smooth collection, and that's not a half a star difference.

Common Rollover Scene QA

Q: Why didn't it take effect after setting?
A: First check these three places: 1. the registry path is correct 2. the proxy address is not wrong 3. remember to run the last refresh command

Q：Webpage opening becomes turtle speed?
A: 80% is the proxy IP quality is not good. Go to ipipgo background to change a node, remember to select thelow latencyLabeled servers.

Q: I can't use the company intranet?
A: Add the company's intranet address to ProxyOverride, separated by semicolons. For example: .company.com;192.168.

Essential Tips for Advanced Players

Add a smart switching feature to the script: when the current proxy is detected as unavailable, it will automatically call ipipgo's API to change the IP. here's a code snippet:

$apiUrl = "https://ipipgo.com/api/get_new_ip"
$newProxy = Invoke-RestMethod -Uri $apiUrl
Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKCU:.... .Internet Settings' -Name ProxyServer -Value $newProxy

The last nagging sentence: proxy IP with a good, doubling the efficiency of the work run. But don't use those free proxies, light information leakage, heavy account theft. Professional things or to ipipgo such a reliable service provider, worry-free and safe.