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# 365 business Proxy Application

Welcome to the documentation for 365 business Proxy Application!  
This guide provides everything you need to securely and efficiently integrate local resources into **Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central**—whether from the cloud or On-Premises environments.

## What is 365 business Proxy Application?

The 365 business Proxy Application is a powerful extension for Dynamics 365 Business Central.  
It enables secure access to local devices and systems—while fully complying with the [Universal Code Initiative](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/it-professional/2022/10/28/the-dynamics-365-business-central-universal-code-initiative-is-live).

Whether you're connecting to file systems, printers, storage lifts, scales, or card readers—the extensible plugin system allows seamless and flexible integrations with minimal effort.

<Callout type="info" title="Note">
The 365 business Proxy Application is designed to integrate local resources into your processes with minimal setup.<br/>
    Need a custom integration for a device or machine? <a href="https://365businessdev.com/kontakt/" target="_blank">Feel free to contact us</a>.
</Callout>

## Highlights

- **Rich set of built-in plugins**  
  Directly access local file systems, printers, scales, and more from within Business Central.

- **Secure and reliable communication**  
  All traffic is TLS encrypted. SignalR provides a persistent connection—no need for complex firewall adjustments.

- **Flexible and customizable**  
  Thanks to its open documentation and plugin-based architecture, custom integrations can be implemented quickly and easily.

- **Quick and easy setup**  
  Setup takes only a few steps—this guide walks you through the process.

## Get Started

The following pages will help you get started quickly and confidently.  
Learn more about setup, client registration, plugin installation, and integrating into your workflows.

If you have any questions, our [Support Team](https://365businessdev.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/20) will be happy to assist you

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