Set Backup Software to Use a Windows Proxy Server

By default, the backup software does not use proxy servers. Windows users can change proxy server settings directly in the McAfee Online Backup backup software. You may want to add some advanced proxy server settings to accommodate McAfee Online Backup specifically, particularly where firewalls are concerned. For more information, see Advanced Proxy Server and Firewall Settings.

If you cannot change this setting and you use Windows, you may be able to resolve this issue yourself. For more information, see If Settings Are Greyed Out in the McAfee Online Backup Backup Software for Windows. You may not be able to change this setting if your account administrator is managing it for you.

  1. Choose one of the following options:
  2. Click the Options tab, and then click the Network tab.
  3. Click Setup Proxy.
    Figure 1. Proxy Configuration
    Proxy Configuration
  4. To use a proxy server, select one of the following options:
    • Use this proxy server: Enter the proxy server you want McAfee Online Backup to use.
    • Use this computer's default proxy server: McAfee Online Backup uses the default proxy server set up for this computer.
    • Automatically detect proxy settings: McAfee Online Backup configures the proxy server based on your local network proxy settings.
    • Use automatic configuration script: McAfee Online Backup uses the specified script to activate the proxy service. Enter the URL where the script is located.
  5. Select a Proxy authentication option:
    • My proxy server does not require authentication: You do not need to specify your user name, password or domain for the proxy server.
    • My proxy server authenticates my computer via the domain: Uses your domain to log in.
    • My proxy requires a user name and password: Specify the user name, password, and optional domain for the proxy server.
  6. Click OK to save your settings.
Parent topic: Controlling Access to the McAfee Online Backup Service