macOS

Set up proxies directly on macOS for Apple laptops and desktops.

Requirements

Before getting started, ensure that:

• No other VPN or proxies are active.

• You have your GoProxies endpoint ready, e.g. proxy.goproxies.com:1080

• Your GoProxies subuser (also called API User) username and password.

Proxy Setup

1. Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner and select System Settings.

2. Navigate to Network and select Wi-Fi.

3. Choose your Wi-Fi connection and click Details.

4. Select Proxies from the left panel.

5. Choose your protocol — HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS.

6. Fill in the following:

   • Server: proxy.goproxies.com

   • Port: 1080

7. Toggle on Proxy server requires password and enter your credentials:

   • Username: customer-your_username_here — to target a specific country, append -country-country_abbreviation after your username, e.g. customer-exampleuser-country-us, as covered in our proxy parameters article

   • Password: your proxy password

8. Click OK.

Verify the Connection

Open a browser and go to ip.goproxies.com. If prompted for credentials, enter your subuser username and password. If the IP shown reflects your proxy location, you're all set.