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This topic describes how to install a local Squid proxy on Windows.

Prerequisite: Download the required release file from the Squid for Windows site: https://squid.diladele.com.

  1. Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
    Next, allow the Squid port through your firewall.
  2. Open Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security.
  3. Navigate to Inbound Rules and select New Rule.
  4. In the Rule Type step, select Port.
  5. Click Next.
  6. In the Protocol and Ports step:
    1. Select TCP.
    2. Select Specific local port and enter proxy port 3128.
  7. Click Next.
  8. In the Action step, select Allow the connection.
  9. Click Next.
  10. In the Profile step, select all available options - Domain, Private, and Public.
  11. Click Next.
  12. In the Name step, provide a name for inbound rule. For example, Allow Squid proxy port 3128.
  13. Click Finish to complete the installation.
    The Squid proxy installation is now complete.