Web Proxy Autodiscovery Protocol (WPAD)

Web Proxy Autodiscovery Protocol (WPAD) is a method used by computers and devices to automatically find and configure the best web proxy server to access the internet. Instead of manually setting up proxy settings, WPAD allows devices to discover these settings via a special file or URL stored on the network. This simplifies network management, especially in environments with many users, ensuring secure and efficient internet access without requiring individual manual configurations.