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# Using a Proxy Profile on the Edge Device

> The edge devices supported on the Aviatrix Edge Platform requires egress over the public internet to communicate with the Aviatrix Platform. If internet traffic is routed through a proxy server, you can configure a proxy profile and associate the profile with the edge device.

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The edge devices supported on the Aviatrix Edge Platform requires egress over
the public internet to communicate with the Aviatrix Platform. If internet
traffic is routed through a proxy server, you can configure a proxy profile and
associate the profile with the edge device.

## Creating a Proxy Profile

To configure a proxy profile, follow these steps.

1. In Aviatrix CoPilot, go to **Cloud Fabric > Hybrid Cloud > Devices** tab.
2. Click **Proxy Profiles**.
3. In Proxy Profiles, click **+ Proxy Profile**, then provide the following
   information.

| **Field**            | **Description**                                                                                                                                    |
| -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Name                 | A name for the proxy profile.                                                                                                                      |
| Transparent Mode     | If you use a Transparent proxy server, set Transparent Mode toggle to **On**. A Proxy CA Certificate is required when Transparent Mode is On.      |
| Proxy Server IP      | The IP address of the Proxy server.                                                                                                                |
| Port                 | The port number used for the Proxy server.                                                                                                         |
| Proxy CA Certificate | The certificate authority (CA) certificate to use on the edge device. The Proxy CA certificate must be in Privacy Enhanced Mail (PEM) file format. |

4. Click **Save**.

You can now use the proxy profile to configure the Management interface of the
edge device when you onboard the device.

## Modifying or Deleting a Proxy Profile

<Note>
  If a proxy profile is associated with an edge device, modifying the proxy file
  may result in communication disruptions with the Aviatrix platform.
</Note>

To modify a proxy profile:

1. In Aviatrix CoPilot, go to **Cloud Fabric > Hybrid Cloud > Devices** tab.
2. Click **Proxy Profiles**.
3. In the table, locate the proxy profile you want to edit and click the
   **Edit** icon on the right.
4. Make any changes needed.
5. Click **Save**.

To delete a proxy profile:

1. In Aviatrix CoPilot, go to **Cloud Fabric > Hybrid Cloud > Devices** tab.
2. Click **Proxy Profiles**.
3. In the table, locate the proxy profile you want to delete and click the
   **Delete** icon on the right.
   <Note>
     The Delete icon is disabled if a proxy profile is associated with any edge
     device. You must first remove the proxy profile association for the edge
     devices.
   </Note>
4. To confirm the deletion, click **Delete**.

## Removing a Proxy Profile Association for an Edge Device

To remove a proxy profile association for an edge device:

1. In Aviatrix CoPilot, go to **Cloud Fabric > Hybrid Cloud > Devices** tab.
2. In the table, locate the edge device and click the **Edit** icon on the
   right.
3. Delete the proxy profile associated with the MGMT interface.
4. Click **Save**.