Configuring for an upstream proxy server
If your school gets its internet from the government, you may find that you need to specify an upstream proxy server. This article details this process.
Log on to the server
Start by logging on to the server.
- Type Alt + F6 to log on to the console.
- Login as root.
Edit the squid.conf file
Use Vi to edit squid.conf by following the steps below.
To search for the cache_peer section type...
- /cache_peer
In the cache_peer section, add the following:
never_direct allow all
Replace proxy.domain.com with the address of your upstream proxy, and replace 8080 if your proxy server uses a different port.
Save your changes.
Restart the Squid service
To restart the squid service type the following...
service squid start
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