1.2.5 Connecting to the internet from within Geneious Prime

In order to activate a license, download plugins and search external databases like NCBI, Geneious Prime needs to be able to connect to the internet. If you have a firewall preventing direct access, or are behind a proxy server you may need to manually configure your connection settings.

To find your system proxy settings, open your default internet browser and go to the connection settings:

In Google Chrome: Settings → Advanced → System → Open Proxy Settings
In Safari: Preferences → Advanced → Proxies (Change Settings...)
In Firefox: Preferences → Network Settings
In Edge: Settings → System → Open computer proxy settings

To enter your proxy settings into Geneious go to Tools → Preferences and click on the General tab.

The options are as follows:

• Use direct connection. Use this setting when no proxy settings are required.
• Use browser connection settings. This will automatically import the proxy settings. This may not work with all web browsers.
• Use HTTP proxy server. Enter the proxy host and port as specified in your system proxy settings. Use this if your proxy server is an HTTP proxy server.
• Use SOCKS proxy server. Enter the proxy host and port as specified in your system proxy settings. Use this if your proxy server is a SOCKS proxy server.
• Use auto config file. If your proxy settings are specified in an automatic proxy configuration (.pac) file, enter the location of the file here.

Note that if your proxy server requires a username and password you can specify these by clicking the Proxy Password... button.

If there are no proxy settings specified in your browser and you are having trouble connecting, we suggest you consult with your IT people regarding the appropriate settings.