A proxy server provides an additional level of security for your GitHub Enterprise instance.

When a proxy server is enabled for your GitHub Enterprise instance, outbound messages sent by GitHub Enterprise are first sent through the proxy server, unless the destination host is added as an HTTP proxy exclusion. Types of outbound messages include outgoing webhooks, uploading bundles, and fetching legacy avatars. The proxy server's URL is the protocol, domain or IP address, plus the port number, for example http://127.0.0.1:8123.

  1. In the upper-right corner of any page, click . Rocketship icon for accessing site admin settings

  2. In the left sidebar, click Management Console. Management Console tab in the left sidebar

  3. In the left sidebar, click Privacy. Privacy tab in the settings sidebar

  4. Under HTTP Proxy Server, type the URL of your proxy server. Field to type the HTTP Proxy Server URL

  5. Optionally, under HTTP Proxy Exclusion, type any hosts that do not require proxy access, separating hosts with commas. Field to type any HTTP Proxy Exclusions
  6. Under the left sidebar, click Save settings. Save settings button