Proxy Server for PC

Running a proxy server on a desktop machine lets you intercept, route, and log network traffic across your home setup without touching your phone. Proxy Server brings HTTP and HTTPS request handling to Windows, giving you the ability to filter connections, forward them to different hosts, or block them outright: all from a persistent window while you work on other tasks. The app handles both standard web protocols and custom socket forwarding, making it useful for testing, debugging, or managing how devices on your network connect to the internet.

Proxy Server on Windows turns your PC into a dedicated network middleman. Instead of configuring proxies on each device, you set rules once on your desktop and let it run in the background. The desktop version keeps your settings stable across restarts and lets you monitor traffic through detailed logs without draining battery or mobile data.

How the Proxy Works

Proxy Server listens on a port you choose and intercepts traffic routed through it. You configure rules to forward requests to a different host, block them entirely, or let them pass through. The app can restrict access to specific IP addresses, add connection timeouts, and keep connections alive for faster repeated requests. For advanced routing, you can set it to forward all traffic to a single default host and port, which lets you tunnel protocols beyond HTTP and HTTPS through the same socket.

Logging and Monitoring

The app maintains a verbose log of every request, with options to filter by error type, save logs to disk, or email them automatically. On a computer where you're already sitting with email and other tools open, you can monitor proxy activity in real time without the interruptions that plague mobile usage. You decide whether to log all traffic or only errors, giving you control over log size and noise.

Setup and Automation

Proxy Server starts and stops automatically based on your WiFi network or system boot: useful when you're at your desktop and want the proxy ready without manual intervention. The app also includes a dynamic DNS updater, so if you're running Proxy Server for computer-to-computer access, you can always reach the machine even after an IP change. This makes it practical for setups where an Android device proxy handler sits alongside your main workflow, providing consistent routing across multiple machines.

Routing Options and Use Cases

Beyond standard web traffic, the socket forwarding feature lets you tunnel custom protocols: useful if you're managing a telegram VPN connection or other non-HTTP services through a central proxy. The free version allows one proxy server, three forwarding rules, and three allowed IP addresses. If you need more servers or unlimited rules, the Pro version removes those caps and eliminates ads. Review feedback suggests the app can drop connections on some Android versions, particularly after system updates, and performance varies depending on your network load and device hardware. The standard version works well for single-server setups and light to moderate traffic.