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MacBook tips: How to set up a proxy on macOS

Proxy servers offer better privacy and access to content. Here’s how to configure one

A proxy server can be useful to bypass a firewall, avoid geoblocking, or mask your location. The proxy server you set will be used by browsers like Safari, as well as certain applications and scripts. Apps that have their own proxy settings will still use their default settings. 

There are many ways to set up a proxy server depending on your needs and your level of permissions. Auto Proxy Discovery detects if the proxy is necessary and configures it automatically.  

To manually configure a proxy there are other options. HTTP and FTP proxies are set up to make file transfer easier. HTTP is good for smaller files, though you’ll need FTP if you expect large files. You can set up HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP proxy servers with the same settings all at once. The steps below describe this process.

1) Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner.

2) In the menu that opens, select System Preferences .

3) In System Preferences, select Network .

4) At the bottom-right corner of the window that opens, click Advanced .

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5) In the Advanced window, go to the Proxies tab .

6) In the left pane, select Web Proxy (HTTP) or all three if you want to use the same settings for all three proxy servers.

7) Add the proxy server in the text box in the right-hand pane.

8) In the text box next to the server, add the Port .

9) If you have a username-password for this setting, select “Proxy server requires a password .”

10) Add the Username and password you were provided.

11) Click OK to confirm the settings.

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Configure proxy servers in Safari on macOS

Getting Started with Proxy Settings

Once you've finalized the required settings, remember to click the "OK" button to save your configurations.

By adhering to these straightforward instructions, you can initiate the utilization of proxy servers in Safari, ensuring a secure and swift browsing encounter.

Disabling the Proxy Server in Safari

To adjust your settings, follow these straightforward steps:

• Access the proxy server settings window, as demonstrated in the aforementioned guide.

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Guide to Setting a Proxy in Safari on macOS

Proxy servers are great if you want to hide your real IP address, enhance your web browsing security, and access geo-restricted sites.

Depending on your Mac OS version, the visual process to configure proxies might differ, but the main steps are interchangeable.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to access proxy settings and disable a proxy server, and we’ll share a couple of common reasons your Safari browser might have trouble connecting to a proxy server.

Launching the proxy settings

1. Open Safari and go to Safari > Preferences .

Selecting preferences

2. Select the Advanced tab, and within the Proxies section, click Change Settings .

Changing proxy settings

In the newly opened window, you can configure proxies. However, the setup will be system-wide, which means that any other browser and application you use will be connected to the internet through the proxy server. Please refer to our macOS proxy integration guide for further steps.

How to turn off a proxy in Safari

1. Navigate to the proxy configuration window to change the settings, as shown in the above guide.

2. Open the Proxies tab and uncheck any checkbox. Then click OK in the lower right corner.

Unchecking the checkboxes

3. In the Network window, click Apply , and then you can close the settings entirely. 

Why Safari can't connect to a proxy server

Most commonly, the reason is that the proxy server settings were set up incorrectly. Follow our macOS proxy integration guide to configure Oxylabs proxies properly.

Another reason could be that, coincidentally, you have lost the internet connection. Disable the proxy to eliminate it as a cause, and check your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.

If you still can’t connect your proxy, don’t hesitate to contact us via live chat or send us an email .

Wrapping up

As mentioned previously, the Safari browser doesn’t support proxies. You have to configure the proxy on your Mac operating system to be able to use it with Safari. Although this is less than ideal, other solutions are available to enjoy the benefits of proxy servers, specifically on your chosen application. Check out our integrations page to find out more.

If you have any questions or need immediate assistance, please feel free to get in touch with us.

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Safari on Mac uses the Mac system settings to configure the proxy server. This is how you open it.

Click on the Safari Menu and then select Preferences.

Now you can see a bunch of tabs. Click on the Advanced tab.

And then, click on the Change settings button set against the Proxies label.

This will open Mac's system proxy preferences page. Select Web Proxy (HTTP) or Web Proxy HTTPS or Both based on the type of proxy server you have available. Enter the IP and port of the proxy. Make sure you enter the username and password for the proxy if it needs it. Once you are done, press OK.

That saves the proxy settings, and you can now navigate Safari to a service like HTTPBin http://httpbin.org/ip to see if Safari is using the proxy you typed in or not.

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how can I change the proxy settings through macOS Terminal?

In my macOS Terminal, I m trying to install software using brew install ****, so every time its connecting office proxy new giving timeout error. if I m checking the proxy settings everything is clear and working internet using chrome and safari. can please resolve this problem?

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If you really want to change the proxy settings for macOS from the command line, then use these commands for Web (HTTP/HTTPS) proxy

For SOCKS proxy

Homebrew with SOCKS proxy

I think what you are trying to achieve is to use your office's proxy server for Homebrew to work. Try these commands

Proxychains

If that does not work, use proxychains with Homebrew.

Assuming you can connect to another network that can run brew. Otherwise use your browser to manually download and install proxychains-ng https://github.com/rofl0r/proxychains-ng

Then create a config file at ~/.proxychains/proxychains.conf

Append proxychains in front of your brew command

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How to configure a proxy server on an iphone or ipad.

When you configure a proxy server for a Wi-Fi network, your iPhone or iPad will use it when accessing that network.

When you configure a proxy server for a Wi-Fi network, your iPhone or iPad will use it when accessing that network. This is sometimes required to access the Internet on a business or school network, for example. Your network traffic will be sent through the proxy you configure.

Related: What's the Difference Between a VPN and a Proxy?

Generally, you'll use a proxy if your school or work provides it to you. You could also use a proxy to hide your IP address or  access geoblocked websites  that aren't available in your country, but we recommend a VPN for that instead . If you need to set up a proxy for school or work, get the necessary credentials from them and read on.

Head to Settings > Wi-Fi to access proxy settings on an iPhone or iPad. Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network you're connected to. Scroll down and you'll see the "HTTP Proxy" option at the bottom of the screen.

By default, the HTTP Proxy option is set to "Off". This means your iPhone won't use a proxy at all when connected to the network.

To enable automatic proxy detection, select "Auto". Your iPhone will use the Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol, or WPAD, to see whether a proxy is necessary on the Wi-Fi network and automatically configure your proxy settings if one is required. This feature is often used on business and school networks. If your current network doesn't provide proxy details using the WPAD protocol, your iPhone or iPad won't use a proxy, even if you select "Auto" here.

To use an automatic proxy configuration script, sometimes called a .PAC file, select "Auto" and enter the address of the proxy auto-configuration script into the "URL" box. iOS will instead use the proxy auto-configuration script instead of WPAD to enable your proxy.

If your network administrator or proxy service provider wants you to use a proxy auto-configuration script, it will provide you with the address of the file.

To manually specify a proxy server's address and port, select "Manual". Enter the address of the proxy server in the "Server" box and the port it requires in the "Port" box. Your organization or proxy service provider will provide you with these details.

If the proxy server requires a username and password---your proxy provider will let you know if it does---enable the "Authentication" option here. Enter the username and password the proxy server requires in the "Username" and "Password" boxes.

If your iPhone or iPad can't connect to the proxy server---for example, if the proxy server goes down or if you enter its details incorrectly---you won't be able to access websites and other network addresses.

For example, in Safari you'll see a "Safari cannot open the page because the server cannot be found" message, and in the App Store you'll see a "Cannot Connect to App Store" message. Other applications will display their own network error messages.

You'll need to fix your proxy settings before you can continue accessing the Internet on that Wi-Fi network.

The proxy settings you configure are unique to each Wi-Fi network. In other words, if you want to use the same proxy on three different Wi-Fi networks, you'll have to enable it separately for each Wi-Fi network, entering the server details three times. That's because you may need to use a proxy while connected to the Wi-Fi network at your workplace, but not at home or on other Wi-Fi networks.

If you'd like to set up a global HTTP proxy that's used when connected to all Wi-Fi networks, you'll have to "supervise" your iPhone or iPad  and create a configuration profile that enables a proxy on all connections. Apple considers this a feature for businesses, schools, and other organizations, so it requires enterprise-grade configuration tools.

Related: How to Create an iOS Configuration Profile and Alter Hidden Settings

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How to set up WebAdvisor in Chrome and Safari on macOS

WebAdvisor keeps you and your Mac safe from threats while you browse and search the web, without affecting your browsing performance or experience. On macOS, WebAdvisor works inside the Chrome and Safari web browsers, and is integrated into your McAfee software like LiveSafe or Total Protection. So make sure that you have one of these programs installed to enjoy the benefits of WebAdvisor. NOTE : You can also install WebAdvisor as a web extension alone in Chrome without having to install LiveSafe or Total Protection. To learn how, see How to download and install McAfee WebAdvisor on macOS . Click to expand the relevant section below. Then, follow the steps to install and configure WebAdvisor in Chrome  or Safari . 

Although you can use WebAdvisor in Chrome or Safari as a standalone security solution, it works best when paired with LiveSafe or Total Protection for comprehensive protection. The steps below show how to install LiveSafe or Total Protection. NOTE : If you already have LiveSafe or Total Protection installed, skip to the How to add WebAdvisor to Chrome or How to add WebAdvisor to Safari sections below.

If don't already have LiveSafe or Total Protection installed, follow these installation steps:

• Go to protection.mcafee.com  and click  Get started .
• Type the email address and password for your McAfee account, then click  Sign in .
• Scroll down to My protection .

• Read and accept the license agreement .
• Make a note of the  serial number  displayed, then click Download . A new version of the McAfee installer program ( mcafee-macinstaller-x.x.x.dmg ) downloads to your Mac.
• Double-click the mcafee-macinstaller-x.x.x.dmg file to start the installation.
• Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
• After the installation completes, you're now ready to install WebAdvisor in Chrome or Safari.  To learn how, click How to add WebAdvisor to Chrome or How to add WebAdvisor to Safari , below.

Turn on WebAdvisor after installation

After you install your McAfee software, you'll need to enable (turn on) WebAdvisor in Chrome before you can use it. Here's how:

• Open Chrome .
• Click the More icon on the top right.

• Look for McAfee WebAdvisor in the list of extensions shown. 

NOTE : You can also turn on WebAdvisor if you see an  Error  button on the top right of your Chrome window:

• Click the Error button.
• Click New extension added (McAfee® WebAdvisor) : 

Configure WebAdvisor

• In the Type in a web address field, type the web address that you want to exclude.
• Click the blue + button on the right side to add the exclusion.
• Repeat these steps to add more trusted sites.  
• Click the green slider  on the right side to toggle Social Media Protection on or off . When Social Media Protection is on, WebAdvisor checks the social sites that are selected.  
• Select , or deselect the checkbox next to the site name to turn checking on or off for those social sites individually.
• Scroll down to change your Secure Search settings. For example, you can select to only get notifications of risky websites when you only use Secure Search via a specific search engine, or in any search engine.

After you install your McAfee software, you'll need to enable (turn on) WebAdvisor in Safari before you can use it.

Here's how:

• Click Get , then click Install .
• If you are prompted for your password, type it, and click Get .

• Click Open Safari Extensions Preferences .

• You can also select Allow in Private Browsing if you want WebAdvisor to be active in private (incognito) browsing sessions. 

What to do when a risky website is identified

As you browse the web, WebAdvisor checks the websites in your search results and the websites that you try to access. If any of these websites are found to be risky, WebAdvisor warns you with a message about why the website is seen to be risky.  For example, in the message below, you can see that the identified website is known to contain potentially unwanted programs, and other threats:  

When you see this type of warning, take one of the following actions:

• Click Go back to not access the website and go back to safety. When you select this option, you're blocked from accessing the risky website.  
• Click Visit anyway if you are certain that the website is not risky, and that it doesn't contain malware or other threats. NOTE :  When you select Visit anyway , the website is added to your list of trusted sites and you won't see any warnings for this website when you access it again.  

IMPORTANT: Clicking Visit anyway can leave your computer at risk of malware or virus infection. Only use this option if you are certain that the website identified does not contain viruses, malware, or other types of threat.

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