WebRequest.GetSystemWebProxy() doesn't include uri

Question

I'm trying to get the system proxy:

var proxy = WebRequest.GetSystemWebProxy();

However, the proxy object returned has its Address property always null .

The proxy is set in the Internet Options window.

Answer 1

In msdn, it shows "GetSystemWebProxy method reads the current user's Internet Explorer (IE) proxy settings.".

So if you are developing a web app and deployed it to IIS, please check the identity of the app pool is same as the current user, which you have set the proxy. And make sure the IE proxy has been checked.