Overview

During inSync activation, if the inSync client has to communicate with the inSync Server through a proxy server, you are prompted to provide the proxy server details to the inSync client. You can configure the inSync client for the proxy details using one of the following methods:

• You can leverage the system proxy server settings used by the web browser on your device. The inSync client can use the same IP address and port number configured for the proxy server. On Windows and Mac, the inSync client can also reuse proxy settings if you select automatic configuration scripts for your browser. The inSync client uses SOCKS4, SOCKS5, and PROXY servers for authentication.
• You can manually enter the IP address or FQDN and port number of the proxy server on the inSync client. If your proxy server requires a unique username and password for authentication and the proxy server is using Kerberos protocol for authentication, you must provide the FQDN of the proxy server.
• You can upload a PAC file or provide its WPAD URL on the inSync client.
• You can choose to automatically detect proxy settings. inSync client automatically searches for the PAC file location based on the WPAD protocol.

The inSync client supports both authenticated and unauthenticated access to a proxy server:

• If your proxy server requires a unique username and password for authentication, you can enter these credentials details on the inSync client.
• If your organization uses your Active Directory credentials for authentication at the proxy server, the inSync client automatically facilitates it.

Before you begin

Before you configure the proxy details, contact the inSync administrator for the following information about your proxy server:

• Proxy server details. You might need the IP address and port number of the proxy server, or the PAC file, or the WPAD URL of the PAC file.
• Authentication details for the proxy server.
• Proxy type. inSync supports SOCKS4, SOCKS5, and  HTTP.

Activate the inSync client on your laptop

• If you are activating the inSync client on your first laptop, see Activate the inSync client on your first laptop.
• If you are adding a new laptop to your inSync account, see Add a new laptop to your inSync account.
• If you are replacing a laptop linked with your inSync account, see Replace a laptop linked with your inSync account.

Configure proxy using system proxy settings

To configure proxy using system proxy settings

1. On the inSync client, after you click Activate. You are prompted to enter the proxy server details.

   

2. Click Configure Proxy Settings. The Druva inSync window appears.

   

3. If you want to use proxy settings, click Yes.
4. In the Configure proxy server using list, click System proxy settings.
5. If the inSync client requires authentication, select the Requires authentication check box. Do not select this check box if authentication is not required or if authentication is through your AD credentials.
6. In the Username box, type proxy user name.
7. In the Password box, type proxy password.
8. Click Save.

Configure proxy using proxy server details

To configure proxy using proxy server settings

1. On the inSync client, after you click Activate. You are prompted to enter the proxy server details.

   

2. Click Configure Proxy Settings. The Druva inSync window appears.

   

3. If you want to use proxy settings, click Yes.
4. In the Configure proxy server using list, click Proxy server details.
5. In the Proxy server IP address box, type the IP address for the proxy server.
6. In the Port box, type the port number for the proxy server.
7. In the Proxy type list, click the proxy type that your organization is using.
8. If the inSync client requires authentication, select the Requires authentication check box. Do not select this check box if authentication is not required or if authentication is through your AD credentials.
9. In the Username box, type proxy user name.
10. In the Password box, type proxy password.
11. Click Save.

Configure proxy settings using PAC file

To configure proxy using PAC file

1. On the inSync client, after you click Activate. You are prompted to enter the proxy server details.

   

2. Click Configure Proxy Settings. The Druva inSync window appears.

   

3. If you want to use proxy settings, click Yes.
4. In the Configure proxy server using list, click Configuration file.
5. If the PAC file is available on your device, click Choose file to select the file.
6. If the PAC file is available on a WPAD URL, in the WPAD / PAC file URL, type the URL in the text box.
7. In the Proxy type list, click the proxy type that your organization is using.
8. If the inSync client requires authentication, select the Requires authentication check box. Do not select this check box if authentication is not required or if authentication is through your AD credentials.
9. In the Username box, type proxy user name.
10. In the Password box, type proxy password.
11. Click Save.

Configure automatic detection of proxy