# Cannot paste HTTP proxy in Docker Preferences advanced settings

**URL:** <https://forums.docker.com/t/cannot-paste-http-proxy-in-docker-preferences-advanced-settings/19200>\
**Category:** Docker Desktop\
**Created:** [July 27, 2016, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.docker.com/t/cannot-paste-http-proxy-in-docker-preferences-advanced-settings/19200 "2016-07-27T23:44:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 27, 2016, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.docker.com/t/cannot-paste-http-proxy-in-docker-preferences-advanced-settings/19200/1 "2016-07-27T23:44:05Z")

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### Expected behavior

We now have support for setting HTTP proxy settings from the Docker Preferences menu bar. However, I would expect that I could _paste_ the HTTP, HTTPS, and EXCLUDE in. Having to type it in manually each time I’m in the office is error prone and tedious.

### Actual behavior

I have to manually type in the HTTP, HTTPS, and EXCLUDE.

### Information

- docker-for-mac beta 20
- OSX 10.11.5

### Steps to reproduce the behavior

1. Choose Preferences from the Docker menu bar
2. Click on the Advanced tab
3. Attempt to paste in your proxy settings