Global, Rule and Direct Proxy Modes Explained

Understand global, rule-based and direct modes, with practical use cases and troubleshooting tips.

Global mode

Sends most traffic through the proxy. Useful for testing, but may use more bandwidth.

Rule mode

Uses domains, IP ranges or rule sets to decide direct vs proxy routing and is common for daily use.

Direct mode

Bypasses the proxy and is useful for isolating local-network problems.

Troubleshooting

Start with direct mode to verify local connectivity, then switch to proxy; change one rule at a time.

Keep it reproducible

Change one network setting at a time and test after each change.