Request Proxy Access

To request proxy access, email datactrproxy@iowa.uiowa.edu with the following details:

• System hostname (preferred) or IP: Identify the system requiring proxy access.
• Destination(s): List specific destinations the proxy needs to reach (e.g., avoid general requests like "*.example.com"; instead, specify something like "api.example.com").
• Service name or use case: Provide a service name or a clear use case for the proxy access (e.g., "application activation/licensing", "application API access", "application testing", etc.).

• Firewall rules (if applicable): If your client is behind a secure firewall, also request firewall rules to access the proxy. Include the client's IPv4 / IPv6 address.

  Please note that the proxy only supports traffic on ports 80 (HTTP) and 443 (HTTPS).

Configure Proxy on Client

The data center proxy service is located at datactrproxy.iowa.uiowa.edu on TCP port 8080. This port is used for both HTTP and HTTPS traffic, and the connection itself does not require authentication or TLS.

To configure the proxy, follow the instructions in the relevant application's documentation. You’ll generally specify the proxy in one of these formats:

• datactrproxy.iowa.uiowa.edu:8080
• http://datactrproxy.iowa.uiowa.edu:8080
• https://datactrproxy.iowa.uiowa.edu:8080

If possible, configure the application to exclude campus domains (e.g., "*.uiowa.edu") and local traffic to prevent unnecessary proxy use, which could lead to unexpected behavior.

Configuring the proxy system-wide is possible but not recommended unless absolutely necessary, as it will route all application traffic through the proxy. If you go this route, make sure to set up exclusions to avoid potential issues.