Using a proxy server for updates

You may be required to specify proxy server settings to download database and application module updates from the update source. If there are multiple update sources, proxy server settings are applied for all sources. If a proxy server is not needed for some update sources, you can disable use of a proxy server in the policy properties. Kaspersky Endpoint Security will also use a proxy server to access Kaspersky Security Network and activation servers.

To configure a connection to update sources through a proxy server:

  1. In the main window of Web Console, click .

    The Administration Server properties window opens.

  2. Go to the Configuring Internet access section.
  3. Select the Use proxy server check box.
  4. Configure the proxy server connection settings: proxy server address, port, and authentication settings (user name and password).
  5. Save your changes.

To disable use of a proxy server for a specific administration group:

  1. In the main window of Web Console, select Devices → Policies & profiles.
  2. Click the name of the Kaspersky Endpoint Security policy for computers on which you want to disable use of a proxy server.

    The policy properties window opens.

  3. Select the Application settings tab.
  4. Go to the General settings → Network settings section.
  5. Under Proxy Server Settings, select Bypass proxy server for local addresses.
  6. Save your changes.

To configure the proxy server settings in the application interface:

  1. In the main application window, click the button icon_settings.
  2. In the application settings window, select Advanced settings → Network settings.
  3. Under Proxy server, click Proxy Server Settings.
  4. In the opened window, select one of the following options for determining the proxy server address:
    • Automatically detect proxy server settings.

      This option is selected by default. Kaspersky Endpoint Security uses the proxy server settings that are defined in the operating system settings.

    • Use specified proxy server settings.

      If you selected this option, configure the settings for connecting to the proxy server: proxy server address and port.

  5. If you want to enable authentication on the proxy server, select the Use proxy server authentication check box and provide your user account credentials.
  6. If you want to disable proxy server use when updating databases and application modules from a shared folder, select the Bypass proxy server for local addresses check box.
  7. Save your changes.

As a result, Kaspersky Endpoint Security will use the proxy server to download application module and database updates. Kaspersky Endpoint Security will also use the proxy server to access KSN servers and Kaspersky activation servers. If authentication is required on the proxy server but the user account credentials were not provided or are incorrect, Kaspersky Endpoint Security will prompt you for the user name and password.

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