diff --git a/webkitd.py b/webkitd.py
index e3c434c..4a75b11 100644
--- a/webkitd.py
+++ b/webkitd.py
@@ -609,6 +609,8 @@ def __init__(self, parent):
     for k, v in settings.items():
       self.settings().setAttribute(k, v)
 
+    QNetworkProxyFactory.setUseSystemConfiguration(True)
+
     self.loadProgress.connect(self.handleLoadProgress)
     self.loadStarted.connect(self.handleLoadStarted)
     self.loadFinished.connect(self.handleLoadFinished)