# Privoxy 4.0.0 User Manual

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The Privoxy User Manual gives users information on how to install, configure and use Privoxy.

Privoxy is a non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for enhancing privacy, modifying web page data and HTTP headers, controlling access, and removing ads and other obnoxious Internet junk. Privoxy has a flexible configuration and can be customized to suit individual needs and tastes. It has application for both stand-alone systems and multi-user networks.

Privoxy is Free Software and licensed under the GNU GPLv2 or later.

Privoxy is an associated project of Software in the Public Interest (SPI).

Helping hands and donations are welcome:

- https://www.privoxy.org/participate

- https://www.privoxy.org/donate

You can find the latest version of the Privoxy User Manual at https://www.privoxy.org/user-manual/. Please see the Contact section on how to contact the developers.

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