Squid is a free and open-source caching proxy server that can be used to enhance web performance, security, and privacy. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Squid on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
- Windows 11 operating system
- Administrative privileges
Step 1: Download Squid
- Go to the Squid website [http://www.squid-cache.org/Versions/v4/squid-4.0.25-20210824-r497gr7-Win64-vs16.zip] and download the latest version of Squid for Windows.
- After the download is complete, extract the files to a directory of your choice.
Step 2: Configure Squid
- Open the Squid configuration file located in the "etc" subdirectory.
- Customize your Squid configuration settings as needed. Some common configuration options include:
- Listening IP addresses and ports
- Access control rules
- Cache size and storage location
Step 3: Start Squid
- Open a command prompt and navigate to the Squid installation directory.
- Run the following command to start Squid:
bin\squid.exe -D
- Squid should now be running in the background.
Step 4: Verify Squid is Working
Open a web browser and configure the proxy settings to use localhost and the default port for Squid (3128).
Visit a website to ensure Squid is properly caching content.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Squid on Windows 11.
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