# Connecting to External ICAP Services

Sending HTTP(S) traffic for analysis to third-party servers using ICAP protocol.

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In this case, traffic to these servers (which may include DLP systems, antiviruses, and web filters) is transmitted in decrypted form.

You can configure the connection to servers via ICAP in **Services -> Proxy** on the **ICAP** tab.  
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It is possible to establish a connection to several ICAP services simultaneously.