# Proxy settings for UoM external users

To access UoM subscribed external educational repositories from your home via **UoM External Web Proxy** please follow these steps.

**Step 1**

- Goto your Browser's Proxy Settings

**Step 2**

- For HTTP Proxy address, enter **cache2.uom.lk**
- For port, enter **3128**
- Save your configuration.

**Step 3**

- Once you are prompted with the authentication dialog, enter your UoM credentials.

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Please note that UoM External Web Proxy will not work within the university network.

**<span style="color: red;"><u>Important Notice</u></span>**

- *<span style="color: #ff0000;">**This service is strictly for educational purposes. You can only access UoM-subscribed external educational repositories.** </span>*
- *<span style="color: #ff0000;">**Any detection of an illegal activity will cause the user to be permanently banned from the service, and the corresponding UoM account will be disabled without prior notice.**</span>*