# License activation through proxy server

If you are trying to deploy the application and activate the license on a server that is running **behind the firewall** and the Internet connection (inbound and outbound traffic) is controlled by a **proxy server**, please follow the instructions below.

1\. Before making any changes, it is recommended to [stop AppServer](https://docs.wproofreader.com/v6.12.0/deployment/licensing/pages/IA2KNQLXDh85TwDivL4y#mainappservercommands-stopappserverwindowslinux2.stopappserver).

2\. Locate the **AppServerX.xml** configuration file in the WebSpellChecker installation folder on your server. The default path to the AppServerX.xml file is **\<WebSpellChecker\_Installation\_Path>/AppServer/AppServerX.xml**

3\. Scroll down to the section with parameters responsible for proxy server settings: **\<Proxy>...\</Proxy>**.

4\. To enable the proxy server module, change the default value of **EnableProxy** from **false** to **true**. And fill in the rest of the values listed in the Proxy section.

AppServerX.xml

```javascript
<Proxy>
			<EnableProxy>true</EnableProxy>
			<ProxyHost></ProxyHost>
			<ProxyPort></ProxyPort>
			<ProxyUserName></ProxyUserName>
			<ProxyPassword></ProxyPassword>
</Proxy>
```

The detailed description of each of these parameters is available under the [Proxy](/v6.12.0/deployment/configuration/application-server/appserver-parameters.md#draft-appserverparameters-proxy) section.

5\. As soon as the modifications are completed, [start AppServer](https://docs.wproofreader.com/v6.12.0/deployment/licensing/pages/IA2KNQLXDh85TwDivL4y#mainappservercommands-startappserverwindowslinux1.startappserver) for the changes to take effect.

6\. Proceed with manual license activation using [License activation on Linux](/v6.12.0/deployment/licensing/license-activation-on-linux.md) or [License activation on Windows](/v6.12.0/deployment/licensing/license-activation-on-windows.md) guides.

<br>


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.wproofreader.com/v6.12.0/deployment/licensing/license-activation-through-proxy-server.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.