To change proxy settings in Chrome, follow these steps:
- Open the Chrome browser on your computer.
- Click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the browser window to open the Chrome menu.
- From the menu, click on "Settings" to open the Chrome Settings page.
- On the Settings page, scroll down and click on the "Advanced" option to expand additional settings.
- Again, scroll down until you find the "System" section. Click on the "Open proxy settings" button.
- This will open the "Internet Properties" window. Go to the "Connections" tab.
- In the "Connections" tab, click on the "LAN settings" button.
- In the "Local Area Network (LAN) Settings" window, check the box next to "Use a proxy server for your LAN."
- Enter the IP address of the proxy server you want to use in the "Address" field.
- Enter the port number associated with the proxy server in the "Port" field.
- If the proxy server requires authentication, click on the "Advanced" button and enter the required credentials.
- Click "OK" on all windows to save the changes and close the settings.
- Chrome will now use the specified proxy server for your connections.
How to change proxy settings in Chrome on Mac?
To change the proxy settings in Google Chrome on a Mac, follow these steps:
- Open Google Chrome on your Mac.
- Click on the three dots (settings menu) located at the top-right corner of the browser window.
- From the dropdown menu, select "Settings."
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "Advanced" to expand the advanced settings.
- Under the "System" section, click on the "Open proxy settings" button. This will open the "Network" settings in your Mac's System Preferences.
- In the Network settings window, select the network connection you want to configure proxy settings for (e.g., Wi-Fi, Ethernet) from the left sidebar.
- Click on the "Advanced" button, located at the bottom-right corner of the window.
- In the Advanced settings, click on the "Proxies" tab.
- You will find various proxy configuration options like Web Proxy (HTTP), Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS), FTP Proxy, etc. Check the box next to the proxy you want to configure.
- Enter the proxy server address and port number in the fields provided.
- Click on the "OK" button to save the changes.
- Close the Network settings window and return to Google Chrome.
How to change proxy settings in Chrome using an extension?
To change proxy settings in Chrome using an extension, follow these steps:
- Open the Chrome browser and click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
- Click on "More tools" and then select "Extensions."
- In the Extensions tab, scroll down to the bottom and click on "Get more extensions" under the 'Extensions' section.
- In the Chrome Web Store, search for a proxy extension that suits your needs, such as "Proxy SwitchyOmega" or "FoxyProxy."
- Click on the desired extension from the search results and then click on the "Add to Chrome" button.
- In the pop-up window that appears, click on "Add extension" to confirm the installation.
- Once the extension is added, you will see its icon appear in the top-right corner of the Chrome browser.
- Click on the extension's icon, and it will open a drop-down menu with various options. Select the "Options" or "Settings" option to configure the proxy settings.
- In the extension settings, you can enter the proxy server details, including server address, port number, authentication details (if required), etc. Configure the settings according to your specific proxy requirements.
- After making the necessary changes, click on the "Save" or "Apply" button to save the new proxy settings.
- Now, your proxy settings have been changed using the extension. You can verify if the proxy is functioning correctly by accessing websites that check your IP address, such as "WhatIsMyIPAddress.com."
Keep in mind that proxy extensions may have different user interfaces and settings options, but the concept should be similar. The steps provided above are a general guideline and may vary depending on the specific proxy extension you choose.
How to determine the current proxy settings in Chrome?
To determine the current proxy settings in Chrome, you can follow these steps:
- Open Chrome and click on the three-dot menu located at the top-right corner of the window.
- From the drop-down menu, hover your mouse over the "Settings" option, then click on it. Alternatively, you can directly access the Chrome settings by typing "chrome://settings/" in the address bar and pressing Enter.
- In the Settings tab, scroll down and click on the "Advanced" option to expand more settings.
- Scroll further down until you see the "System" section.
- Under the "System" section, click on the "Open proxy settings" button. This will open the Windows Control Panel with the "Internet Properties" window in the "Connections" tab.
- In the "Connections" tab, click on the "LAN settings" button.
- In the "Local Area Network (LAN) Settings" window, you will find the proxy settings. If the "Use a proxy server for your LAN" option is checked, it means that a proxy server is currently set up. The address and port of the proxy server will also be displayed.
- If the "Use a proxy server for your LAN" option is not checked, it means that no proxy server is currently set up, and you are not using one.
Note: The exact steps may vary depending on the version of Chrome and the operating system you are using.