Proxy Configuration Instructions

Unfortunately, the ISP proxy system doesn't work with the Anonymizer. However, we do have several ways around this including our own proxy server which works differently from the type described above. If you do not have a browser that allows proxy then Netscape or Microsoft Internet Browsers will support the proxy settings of the Anonymizer. AOL 4.0 will not support using the Anonymizer as a proxy server. We will ensure that the following options still protect your privacy.

If you are using a proxy server through your ISP then you should do ONE of three things:
     (1)You can turn off access through your proxy server and use a direct connection to the Internet in your web browser to avoid accepting the cookie.
     (2)You can accept the cookie offered at our login page. You will need to make sure your browser is set to accept cookies. This is the default for most browsers. If your browser is set to accept them then the cookie will be automatically loaded when you log in. This works best for AOL customers.
     (3) You can use the Anonymizer as your proxy server by changing the settings in your browser.

Most web browsers have a settings, options, or preferences item in one of the menus. In different versions of different browsers, the specific settings will be in one of many places. If you poke around in your web browser's menus, you will probably find an 'advanced' or 'proxy' section. In most of these, you will find a button which says 'Direct connection to the Internet.' Choose this setting and then try logging in again.

To Enable/Disable The Anonymizer As Your Proxy

For most versions of Netscape Navigator:
	(1) Go to the "Edit" menu.
	(2) Select "Preferences".
	(3) Select the "Advanced" category.
	(4) Open the sub-menu and select "Proxies".
	(5)
	   *To disable the proxy:
		 Click "Direct connection to the internet".
	   *To enable the proxy:
		 Select "Manual Configuration".
		 In the HTTP field type in the Proxy field:
			anon.proxy.anonymizer.com
		 In the port filed type:
			80

For Internet Explorer browsers:
	(1) Go to the "View" menu ("Tools" on IE5).
	(2) Select "Internet Options".
	(3) Select the "Connection" tab.
	(4) Find the "Access the Internet using a proxy server" box.
	    (Click "Settings" under Dialup Settings in IE5)
	(5)
	   *To disable the proxy:
		 Uncheck this box.
	   *To enable the proxy:
		 Check this box and put in the proxy field:
			anon.proxy.anonymizer.com
		 Place in the port box:
			80

If you need more help, send e-mail to support@anonymizer.com.