Proxy server: how to disable Mozilla, Google Chrome and Yandex.Browser in a browser

The phrase "proxy server" often causes bewilderment for ordinary owners of personal computers. It would seem that this term is used only by system administrators or programmers. In reality, the situation is different. Today, many Web users use remote servers to access blocked sites.

Proxy server: why use it?

Before looking for the answer to the question of how to disable the proxy server in the browser, you need to understand: is it necessary to deactivate it? Proxy server use:

• To bypass the lock imposed on a specific list of sites.
• To hide the location. The remote server changes the location and IP of the user, not allowing him to track his activity on the Network. This service gives anonymity to the vastness of the World Wide Web.
• To bypass system lock. Often in offices, employers place restrictions on access to certain sites, most often social networks. Using a proxy server, you can easily bypass the ban and be “online” during business hours.

If the service is not necessary, then you can turn off the proxy server. How to deactivate a function in various browsers? Let's figure it out.

"Google Chrome"

The use of proxies is installed in many browsers by default. But then, how to disable the proxy server in Chrome?

You can change your browser settings on the Chrome configuration page. To do this, you need to follow a few simple steps.

1. Launch the Google Chrome program.
2. In the upper right corner find the settings icon - three points located vertically - and click on it.
3. In the window that appears, select the "Settings".
4. Next, a new tab with various settings will open. You need to scroll to the end and click on the button that brings up additional settings.
5. In the extended list, select the "System" tab.
6. Then click on the item that allows you to change the proxy settings.
7. Select "Network Settings".
8. Now you can easily disable the proxy server. How to do it? It is enough to uncheck the box “Use proxies”.

If necessary, you can activate the use of this function in the same way. Also, the user can manually configure the proxy settings in Chrome.

Mozilla

If everything is clear with Chrome, then how do I disable the proxy server in Mozilla?

You must perform the following steps:

1. The user will need to launch the appropriate browser.
2. Next, find the “Settings” button and click on it.
3. In the window that appears, select the "Advanced" tab.
4. Among the proposed options, click on the "Network" menu. In this tab, the user can change some browser settings. For example, in order not to create a huge number of temporary files, you can check the box that disables automatic cache management. So the user can allocate a certain amount of space on a personal computer for temporary files. When this memory is full, the cache will be automatically cleared.
5. Now we go directly to how to disable the proxy server. In the "Network" section, click on the "Configure" button.
6. In a new window, the user will be prompted to configure the use of proxies. To disable it, you need to check the box “No proxy”.
7. Next, you need to click "OK" and save the settings.

How to disable the proxy server in Yandex.Browser?

In Yandex, connecting, configuring and deactivating a proxy server is quite simple.

1. The user will need to run the Yandex.Browser program.
2. In the upper right corner find the menu icon of the browser: three horizontal lines.
3. In the pop-up window, select "Settings".
4. In the tab that opens, the user will see various browser settings. Next, you need to scroll to the very end.
5. Open advanced settings.
6. Now you can proceed directly to how to disable the proxy server in Yandex.Browser.
7. In the "Network" item, select to change the proxy settings.
8. In a new dialog box, click on network settings.
9. Uncheck the box that allows the use of a remote server.
10. Click “OK” and save the changes.

Like other browsers, you can activate remote servers in Yandex again in the same way.

"Opera"

Users should not have problems with how to disable the proxy server in Opera. The browser settings are intuitive and simple.

1. First you need to launch the Opera browser.
2. Then in the upper left corner click on the “Opera” icon, which opens the program menu.
3. Among the presented list, click on “Settings”.
4. The user will be prompted to select one of the items. To disable the proxy, click on the general settings.
5. Next, a new dialog box will open. Here you need to go to the "Advanced" tab.
6. From the list located on the left side of the screen, select “Network”.
7. Next, in the main part of the window, click on the "Proxy Servers" button.
8. To disable the server, you must uncheck all the boxes in the configuration item.
9. Click “OK” and save the settings.

Windows

Remote server settings can be changed not only in browsers. Connection or their deactivation is easily configured directly in the Windows operating system.

1. The user needs to open the Start menu.
2. In the window that appears, select the "Options" icon located above the shutdown button of the personal computer.
3. Among the categories presented, select "Network and Internet."
4. Carefully view the list of settings located on the left side of the page. Click on "Proxy".
5. Then, on the right side of the screen, find the line “Detect parameters automatically.” Then deactivate this parameter.

The Settings tab can be closed. Now, remote servers will not be used to connect to the network.