Cisco Crosswork Data Gateway 7.2 Installation and Configuration Guide for Cloud Applications

Proxy server requirements for Crosswork Data Gateway

Updated: January 29, 2026

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Outlines the proxy server requirements for Crosswork Data Gateway in restricted network environments and details the recommended installation-time configuration and post-installation setup via the Interactive Console.

Many production environments block direct access to public Internet sites. If Crosswork Data Gateway needs HTTP or HTTPS access to public URLs, configure it to use your organization's proxy server.

To determine if a proxy server is required for your environment, consult your network administrator.
Crosswork Data Gateway uses the configured proxy server to connect to Crosswork Cloud services.

You can configure the proxy server details on Crosswork Data Gateway using these methods:

Table 1. Methods for configuring the proxy server
Method	Configuration details	Reference
(Recommended) During installation	Enter the proxy server credentials during installation.	See Controller and Proxy Settings in Configuration parameters required for Crosswork Data Gateway deployment.
After installation (Interactive Console)	Configure the proxy server from the Interactive Console of the Crosswork Data Gateway.	See Configure the control proxy

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