How to Set up a Residential Proxy in the Chrome Browser

A step by step guide on how to set up a proxy in the Chrome browser.

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Note: enter your proxy user credentials to connect with the extension.

Chrome proxy settings for Windows and Mac OS X:

1. Open Google Chrome

2. Go to Chrome Settings > Advanced > System > Open your computer’s proxy settings. (or simply copy this link: chrome://settings/system)

3. Edit your proxy settings. Depending on your operating system, the following step will vary:

Windows

Click on LAN settings;
Edit the URL in the Address section (e.g. us.smartproxy.com);
And/or change the port used to connect in the Port section (ex: 10000).

Mac OS X

Select the proxy you want to edit on the left side of the page (HTTP/S);
Change the URL in the Address field (e.g. us.smartproxy.com:10000);
Insert Smartproxy username and/or password in the Username and Password fields;

4. Click OK

5. Select Apply

6. Check the IP using Chrome browser – https://www.iplocation.net/

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