Proxy for Steam: what it is and how to use it

Proxy for Steam is an internet service that acts as an intermediary between your device and Steam servers. By using a proxy, you redirect your internet traffic through a dedicated server, gaining various benefits.

Why Use a Proxy for Steam?

Using a proxy for Steam can unlock numerous opportunities and solve several important tasks.

Access to Region-Restricted Games

Some publishers restrict their games to specific regions. A proxy allows you to bypass these restrictions by changing your virtual location. By routing your connection through a proxy server, you can access games unavailable in your region as if you were in one of the supported countries.

Transferring an Account to Another Region

Changing your account region may be necessary if you want to move your Steam account to another region to access newly released games unavailable in Russia.

Purchasing Games at Lower Regional Prices

Game prices on Steam can vary significantly depending on the region. Using a proxy, you can adjust your virtual location to take advantage of more favorable regional pricing, saving substantial amounts.

Accessing Steam in Restricted Networks

If Steam is blocked in your local network—whether at school, university, or work—a proxy can help bypass these restrictions. By routing your connection through an external server, you hide your activity from local administrative control and gain access to your Steam account.

By choosing a reliable proxy service like Belurk, you can ensure a high level of security and connection stability.

Belurk Offers:

• Reliability and Speed. Optimized routing ensures fast and stable connectivity with minimal latency.
• Privacy. Strong data encryption protects your personal information, which is especially important when using shared connections.
• Flexibility. A wide selection of servers in various regions helps you choose the best one for your needs.

In general, using a proxy for Steam with the support of services like Belurk is your universal key to a more flexible and cost-effective gaming experience.

Setting Up a Proxy for Steam

Windows

Proxy settings for Windows 10 can be configured in several ways:

Automatic Configuration

The simplest method, allowing the system to automatically detect and apply the necessary proxy settings without user intervention.

Instructions for automatic proxy setup:

1. Click the Start button on your computer.
2. In the menu that opens, select Settings.
3. Navigate to the Network & Internet section.
   
4. In this section, find and select Proxy.
   
5. In the window that appears, locate the Automatic proxy setup section.
   
6. Enable the Automatically detect settings option.

After completing these steps, your computer will automatically configure the proxy server without requiring manual input.

Manual Configuration

If you know the specific proxy server details (address, port), you can manually enter them in the system settings.

1. Enter the proxy server’s address and port in the corresponding fields. If you don’t have this information, contact your network administrator or internet service provider.
2. If you want certain websites to bypass the proxy, add their addresses to the exceptions list. To do this, enter the website’s domain suffix (e.g., *.contoso.com) or multiple addresses separated by semicolons (e.g., *.contoso.com; *.adatum.com).
   • Note: The asterisk (*) is a wildcard and will match all addresses with the given suffix.
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3. Check or uncheck the Don’t use the proxy server for local addresses option, depending on your organization’s requirements.
   • We recommend enabling this option if the proxy is not needed for addresses within your local network.
4. Click Save to apply the changes.

After completing these steps, your internet connection will route through the proxy server unless you’ve excluded specific websites.

MacOS

Manual Configuration

To set up a proxy server on macOS, follow these steps:

1. Download the proxy server details file after renting the proxy. This file should include the IP address, port number, username, and password.
2. Go to the main menu on your Mac and select System Preferences.
   
3. In the window that opens, click the globe icon labeled Network.
   
4. Select the network service you’re using (e.g., Wi-Fi) and click Advanced.
   
5. In the new window, go to the Proxies tab.
6. In this tab, select the type of proxy you’re using and enter the details from the downloaded file.
   
7. Done! Your macOS is now using the proxy server.

If you need to specify proxy exceptions, you can add host or domain addresses in the "Do not use proxy for the following hosts and domains" field.

• To bypass a single domain, enter its name.
• For all websites under a domain, use an asterisk before the domain name (e.g., *.example.com).
• For a specific part of a domain, specify each segment.