Eclipse proxy configuration

This simple tutorial explains how configure Eclipse Indigo behind a proxy that requires authentication.

First open Eclipse and go to Window / Preferences. Type proxy on the search box.

Change the active provider to Manual, select the HTTP entry and click the Edit button.

Fill the Host and Port fields with the required info.

Enable the Requires Authentication check and type the user / password.

 

Leave blank the HTTPS and  SOCKS entries.

Go to help / Install new software to check that all is working.