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How To Configure A Proxy Server In Your System With Windows And macOS?

When browsing the Internet, our priority is usually to be able to enjoy all the online services. We also want the certainty that the information exchanged will not end up in the hands of cybercriminals. You can find many solutions, but in this blog, we will focus on proxy servers and private proxy browsers by exploring how they protect our privacy.

How To Configure A Proxy Server?

Let’s explore how you can configure browser proxies in computers with Windows and macOS operating systems.

Configuring A Proxy Server In Windows 10

  • At first, click on the start button (Windows key) and enter the ‘Settings’ menu.
  • Once there, go to Network and Internet> Proxy to access the proxy configuration menu.
  • Now, select the ‘Use Proxy Server’ option and activate it.
  • Next, enter the IP address and port of the proxy server you want to use. You can use a website providing free proxies depending on the country, speed, type, and privacy level you want. It is recommended to go to known security companies that provide proxies and specify in their terms what they will do with your data.
  • In the lower text box, you can include the web pages and services you want to keep from browsing.
  • Finally, click on ‘Save’, and you will have a proxy server activated.

Configuring A Proxy Server In macOS

  • At first, select Apple menu > System Preferences and click ‘Network’.
  • Once you have chosen the network service (Ethernet or Wi-Fi), click on Advanced> Proxies. Next, carry out the process automatically or manually:
    • Automatic: You can detect proxy servers automatically in ‘Automatic Proxy Detection’. If the network administrator provided you with a proxy configuration file, you can use the file’s address in the ‘URL’ field.
    • Manual: You will select the proxy server you want and type the address and port number in the corresponding fields. You can get this address from a web service offering both free (usually with more limitations) and premium proxies. Then, you will click ‘Proxy Server Requires Password’ if it is protected. Lastly, you will fill in the account name and password in their respective fields.

Configuring A Proxy Server In The Browser

Most browsers use the default proxy settings of a system. So, it will take you to the system’s configuration options at the end of the process.

1. Google Chrome

  • Go to the toolbar and select Settings > Advanced settings.
  • Access ‘System’, click on ‘Open Your Computer's Proxy Settings’.

2. Safari

  • Click on the browser’s taskbar and select Preferences > Advanced, and then click on the ‘Change Settings’ under ‘Proxies’.
  • Follow the system instructions and configure the settings.

3. Edge

  • Click on Menu > Settings > View advanced settings > Open proxy settings.
  • Follow the steps corresponding to your Windows OS.

Mozilla Firefox

Unlike the previous ones, it will let you modify the proxy within the browser and not depend on the system:
  • Go to ‘Menu’ and select Options > Advanced > Network Settings.
  • Go to ‘Connection Settings’ and select Autodetect Proxy Settings For This Network’, where you will enter the proxy address. You can also select ‘Use System Proxy Settings’ if you already have one.
As you have seen, a proxy server offers numerous advantages, enabling you to maintain and enhance the privacy of your connections and online activity. Nevertheless, like many other tools, you can use a proxy for many purposes. You can prevent cybercriminals from misusing, for example. So, it is important to use secure servers and be aware of the steps to follow to configure them correctly.

Final Words

We hope this blog regarding how to configure proxy servers in your systems with different browsers will help you when connecting to the Internet.
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