Can I connect to Skype through a proxy server?

Yes. The proxy server you use may require some configuration if you want to ensure that Skype connects correctly to your computer.

By configuring your proxy with the “HTTPS_PROXY” environment property of your system, you should be able to configure it in the following format:

• HTTPS_PROXY=http(s)://username:password@hostname:port

If you need the details of your proxy server, please contact your network administrator or Internet service provider.

Please restart the Skype app once you have configured the environment variable so that it can pick up the new proxy settings as soon as you have configured the variable. It is applicable to all Windows desktops, as well as Mac and Linux desktops. Mobile and tablet devices are not supported by this service.

It is highly recommended that you contact your network administrator to confirm or manually configure your proxy settings if for some reason Skype is not able to connect to your proxy server.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use a proxy server with Skype?

Setting up a proxy server on a Windows computer with Skype

• Click on the Tools menu and then on Options in Skype.

• Click on the Connection option under Advanced.

• When Skype is configured to look for proxy settings automatically, it will do so by default.

• If you wish to use a proxy server, you will need to fill out the details of its host and port.

• You will need to tick the box that says Enable proxy authentication.

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