# Network and Proxy

Cowork follows your computer's proxy settings. If a proxy is on in the system, Cowork uses it; if it is off, Cowork connects directly. There is nothing to set in Cowork.

## If something does not load

- Check that the internet works in another browser.
- If you use a proxy or VPN app, check it is running, or turn it off fully.
- In the chat, messages sent while offline wait and go out by themselves when the connection is back (see [Offline Queue and Retries](https://docs.micromeet.ai/chat/offline-and-retry.md)).
- If the Care Workspace tab stays empty, right-click the tab › **Reload**.