Google Chrome is the well-renowned browser and it is used all across the globe. It is loved by the users because of its outstanding features and one such feature is that it allows to use proxy servers. Now, you may have a question what is a proxy server?
Basically, proxy servers act as intermediary servers between your computer and the Internet. In other words, proxies, short term for proxy servers, hide your physical location and can allow you to access the sites that are otherwise blocked in your current location and connection. In this article, we will discuss how to use a proxy server with Chrome.
How can You Use a Proxy Server with Google Chrome Web Browser?
In this article, we have outlined two methods to use a proxy server with Chrome. In the first one, we will discuss the steps that work for users who are on Windows computers. And the second method will be for Mac users. However, there could be minor differences in interfaces depending on your Chrome version but there won’t be any major difference.
Steps to Use a Proxy Server With Google Chrome in Windows
If you are using Windows OS, you can follow the steps below to use a proxy server with Chrome: –
- First of all, open the Google Chrome browser on your device and click on the Chrome menu located on the top-right corner of your browser.
- Now, click on Settings from the Chrome menu.
- When the Settings page loads up you need to scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click Advanced.
- After the list of Advanced option shows, scroll down to System section, and then click on the Open Proxy Settings option.
- Then, Internet Properties box appears. You need to click on the LAN Settings button under the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings.
- Next, under the Proxy Server section, click on the checkbox that says: “Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections).
- Now, enter the Proxy Server address and the port to use. You can also click on the Advanced button to specify proxies per server type.
- At last, click on the OK button to save changes.
Steps to Use a Proxy Server With Chrome Browser for Mac
If you are a Mac user, you can follow the steps given below to use a proxy server with Chrome:
- First, open Google Chrome in your Mac device and click on the Chrome menu located at the top-right part of your browser’s toolbar.
- Next, from the Chrome menu, click on Settings.
- Now, when the Settings page loads up, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click Advanced.
- Next, the list of Advanced option appears. You need to scroll down to System section then click on the Open Proxy Settings option.
- Then, the Network Properties shows up. Just click on the Proxies tab.
- When you are on the Proxies tab, click on the checkbox box for Web Proxy (HTTP) and Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS).
- Then, enter the Proxy Server address and the port you want to use. In case, if the proxy server requires a password, then click on the checkbox that says: “Proxy server requires a password” and enter the username and password.
- Finally, click on the OK button to save changes.
These are simple methods to use a proxy server with Google Chrome for Windows and Mac. If you have any query about any of the steps, let us know through our Mycustomerservice online tutorial platform.