Get Started
To start using Protoweb, all you need is a computer with an Internet connection and a web browser, that supports HTTP and FTP proxies.
Protoweb is a free service, and no account is required to use the service. However we kindly ask that you read the Protoweb User Agreement carefully. By using any of our services, you are accepting the terms outlined in the agreement.
All you need to do is add one of our Proxy Server addresses to your web browser settings, or download RetroZilla (Protoweb Edition), which is pre-configured and ready to go for use with Protoweb.
Quick start guide
Step 1: Internet connection
Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet (if you’re reading this on the computer you plan to use Protoweb on, you’re all set, proceed to step 2).
If the computer you are wanting to use doesn’t have Internet access, you need to install a network card and connect the computer to the Internet first. You can also connect to the Internet via serial port. You’ll need a dial-up ISP simulator, such as Raspberry Pi Virtual Modem . You can use it to simulate a dial-up connection on Windows 3.x and up to Windows XP.
Please note that older operating systems may be vulnerable to online threats, so make sure your computer is behind a firewall with an up-to-date anti-virus software installed.
Step 2: Internet browser
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Windows 95/98/Me/NT4: Netscape Navigator 4.51 (up to 4.79), and/or Internet Explorer 4.0-5.0.
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Windows 2000/XP/Vista: RetroZilla (Protoweb Edition)Â or Internet Explorer
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Windows 7 – 11: RetroZilla (Protoweb Edition). Please refer to the article Classic Web Browsers on Modern Computers for more information.
- Macintosh 68k: MacWeb 2.x (slower 68k Macs), Netscape Navigator 3.x (faster 68k Macs)
- Macintosh PowerPC: Netscape Navigator 3.x or Netscape Communicator 4.x or Classilla
- Mac OS X:Â Classilla
Step 3: Browser configuration
Once you have set up your browser, all there is to do is to enjoy the thousands of web sites available. There is a comprehensive index of restored domains. Simply open up your web browser and navigate to www.inode.com. You can also search for new sites, and interests using the built-in search at search.inode.com, or watch streaming videos on WarpStream!
You may want to check in on our IRC channel, which is linked to our Discord server. With your favorite IRC client, connect to irc.libera.chat, port 6667 and join the channel #protoweb to chat with others 24/7!