Source: wikibot/web-proxy-auto-discovery-protocol
= Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol
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Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol (WPAD) is a method used for automatic detection of proxy settings in a network environment. It allows clients to automatically discover the URL of a configuration file that contains the necessary information for accessing a web proxy. This simplifies the process of configuring proxy settings, particularly in large organizational networks.