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# 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.

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