New proxy prompt can be really frustrating
Some time ago this (Issue 468 – Prompt for proxy password when it is not specified on login dialog) was implemented probably because of this Prompt for proxy password when it is not specified on login dialog request.
While I understand the need in this scenario, the inability to turn this behavior off makes WinSCP almost unusable for me.
I am using a socks proxy that is only reachable inside a VPN to prevent accidental connections while I am not connected to it. This proxy does not require any authentication credentials and in combination with many background connections this leads to a constant spam of authentication prompts I always have to confirm without entering anything. Each new background connection WinSCP establishes triggers another prompt.
I am constantly juggling 3–6 different servers all of which use this socks proxy setting and I frequently upload or download lots of small files which is a lot faster by using multiple background connections.
Maybe I am just blind but I couldn't find a way of turning this new behavior off.
Please provide a way somewhere to give the user the option to choose.
While I understand the need in this scenario, the inability to turn this behavior off makes WinSCP almost unusable for me.
I am using a socks proxy that is only reachable inside a VPN to prevent accidental connections while I am not connected to it. This proxy does not require any authentication credentials and in combination with many background connections this leads to a constant spam of authentication prompts I always have to confirm without entering anything. Each new background connection WinSCP establishes triggers another prompt.
I am constantly juggling 3–6 different servers all of which use this socks proxy setting and I frequently upload or download lots of small files which is a lot faster by using multiple background connections.
Maybe I am just blind but I couldn't find a way of turning this new behavior off.
Please provide a way somewhere to give the user the option to choose.