forward-proxy Section

Configures forward proxy options to let the Co-browse server obtain public web resources in an environment where the Internet is accessed through a forward proxy (for example, DMZ or local intranet).

Important

The Co-browse server accesses public web resources when it proxies CSS and other co-browsed web site resources.

host

Default value:
Valid Values: Either a domain name or IP address (IPv4 or IPv6)
Changes Take Effect: After Co-browse server restart

The forward proxy host. If the host option is not specified (default), the Co-browse server makes direct connections to the target web servers.

port

Default value:
Valid Values: Valid TCP port
Changes Take Effect: After Co-browse server restart

The forward proxy port. If the host option is specified, the port must also be specified.

user

Default value:
Valid Values: Valid user name
Changes Take Effect: After Co-browse server restart

User name used in HTTP Basic authentication if the forward proxy requires authentication.

password

Default value:
Valid Values: Valid password
Changes Take Effect: After Co-browse server restart

Password used in HTTP Basic authentication if the forward proxy requires authentication. If the user option is specified, the password must also be specified.