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GFI MailEssentials 11 General Settings | 221
11.3 Proxy settings
GFI MailEssentials automatically checks for and downloads updates (for example, virus definitions
updates and SpamRazer definitions) from the Internet. If the server on which GFI MailEssentials is
installed, connects to the Internet through a proxy server, configure the proxy server settings as
follows:
1. From GFI MailEssentials Configuration go to General Settings > Settings and select Updates tab.
Screenshot 127: Updates server proxy settings
2. Select the Enable proxy server checkbox.
3. In the Proxy server field key in the name or IP address of the proxy server.
4. In the Port field, key in the port to connect on (default value is 8080).
5. If the proxy server requires authentication, select Enable proxy authentication and key in the
Username and Password.
6. Click Apply.