How to set up a proxy in browsers?

What is a proxy and why is it needed?

A proxy ("proxy", "proxy server") is a technology used to hide the user's real IP address. When you visit a website, it sees not your real IP address, but the address of the proxy server. This helps protect your personal information, bypass restrictions, and in some cases, even speed up page loading and file downloads. Proxies are useful for online anonymity, managing multiple accounts, and accessing blocked websites.

Setting up a proxy in Chrome, Opera, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers

Chromium-based browsers do not provide their own proxy settings. In this case, you can set up a proxy server in the following ways:

Through system settings: You can go directly to the network settings of your operating system and manually enter the required parameters. This method is not recommended if flexibility and a high level of security are needed, as changes will affect all system applications.
Through browser settings: Access the network settings via the browser (see screenshots) and do the same as in point 1.
Using programs or extensions: For convenient proxy use, you can use separate programs or extensions that provide more settings and options for individual proxy server configuration.

Installation via system settings:

Windows 10, 11

Open Settings (Win + I).
Go to Network & Internet > Proxy.
Enable Use a proxy server (if setting manually) and enter: Address (proxy IP address), Port (for example, 8080 or 3128).
If authentication is required, Windows will prompt you to enter a username and password upon the first connection.
Click Save.

macOS

Open System Preferences.
Go to Network.
Click Advanced > Proxies.

Manual proxy setup:

For each type of proxy (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS, etc.):

Enable the required proxy server.
Enter the address and port.
If authentication is required, enable the Proxy server requires password option and enter the username and password.
After setting up, click OK to save the changes.

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

Open Settings > Network.
Select Proxy.
Enter the address and port for HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5.
If authentication is required, enter the username and password.
Click Apply.

Installation via browser settings

Chrome

Click the three dots in the upper-right corner of the browser, select Settings, and in the Search settings field, type "proxy".
Select Open proxy settings for your computer.

Alternative proxy setup methods

Proxy setup commands can be useful for quickly connecting to a proxy server. It's important to choose the right method depending on the operating system and browser you are using. Let's look at the commands for setting up a proxy in the terminal and command line for different browsers and operating systems:

Windows (Command Prompt)

Google Chrome

start chrome --proxy-server="http://IP:PORT"

Mozilla Firefox

start firefox -proxy-server="http://IP:PORT" https://www.example.com

Microsoft Edge

start msedge --proxy-server="http://IP:PORT"

Opera

start opera --proxy-server="http://IP:PORT"

Linux (Terminal)

Google Chrome

google-chrome --proxy-server="http://IP:PORT"

Mozilla Firefox

firefox --proxy-server="http://IP:PORT"

Microsoft Edge

microsoft-edge --proxy-server="http://IP:PORT"

Opera

opera --proxy-server="http://IP:PORT"

macOS (Terminal)

Google Chrome

open -na "Google Chrome" --args --proxy-server="http://IP:PORT"

Mozilla Firefox

open -na "Firefox" --args -proxy-server="http://IP:PORT"

Microsoft Edge

open -na "Microsoft Edge" --args --proxy-server="http://IP:PORT"

Opera

open -na "Opera" --args --proxy-server="http://IP:PORT"

After that, you can log in using your username and password in your browser.

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