How Do I Properly Configure Proxy Settings for My Network? or What’s the Best Way to Configure Proxy

Slow proxy = bad proxy. It’s that simple.

Try testing your speed without proxy (just turn it off temporarily). If it’s fast, then the issue is your proxy config or the server itself.

For manual vs auto: manual is better if you have a trusted proxy. Auto-detect can be hit or miss.

Sites like whatismyproxy.com can check if your proxy is even working right.