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VPNGUI supports the sharing of WEB connections. (OpenVPN and StealthVPN connections cannot be shared.)

The shared connection can be used on any device that supports a proxy server. (Most devices support this. The only notable device that does not allow it, is XBOX.)

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## Enable sharing

The following steps will enable the VPN connection sharing:

1. Disconnect from the VPN.
2. Open the VPNGUI **Preferences**.
3. Select the **Sharing** tab.
4. Enable the **Share WEB connections on my network** option.
5. Connect to the VPN.

When you're **not** connected to the VPN, the result should look like this:

![screenshot](/media/16/Screen-Shot-2017-12-01-at-20.22.03-1024x773.png)

When you **are** connected to the VPN, the result should like something like this:

![screenshot](/media/17/Screen-Shot-2017-12-01-at-20.24.07-1024x761.png)

The **Address** or **Port** may be different on your computer. That's expected.

Your computer now functions as a **Proxy Server**.

## Using the shared connection

Now that you've turned VPNGUI into a **Proxy Server**, you'll need to setup the client device as a **Proxy Client**.

The instructions below provide a generic guideline that applies to most devices. Please contact us if you more help with a specific device.

On the client device, look for the **Proxy Settings**. In most cases these are found in the **Advanced** section of the **Wi-Fi** or **LAN** settings.

The Proxy Settings will ask you for a **HTTP** proxy, and sometimes a **HTTPS** or **SOCKS** proxy. You can enter the same information for all three. 

The **Server address** and a **Port** asked for, are the Address and Port that you found in VPNGUI, as shown in the screenshots above.

## Important

The Address or Port may change when you switch networks or restart the computer. You will have to update the client device accordingly.

If you want to use the client device without the Proxy Server, you will have to remove/undo the Proxy Settings.