Setting up GeekProxy in Google Chrome Browser
Use this guide to connect residential or datacenter proxies to the Google Chrome browser. This is essential for QA testing of websites, verifying content display in different geo-locations, and debugging web applications.
GeekProxy proxies can be easily integrated in just a couple of clicks. More details below.
Important: Google Chrome uses your computer's system proxy settings by default.
Step 1. Get your proxy details in the GeekProxy dashboard
- Go to the Dashboard
- Log in to the GeekProxy dashboard and get your proxy details: IP address (Host), Port, Username & Password
Step 2. Open browser settings
- Launch Google Chrome.
- Click the menu icon (three dots) in the top-right corner and select "Settings".
- In the left menu, expand the "System" section.
Step 3. Go to proxy settings
- Click on "Open your computer's proxy settings".
Note: The browser will redirect you to your operating system's network settings (Windows or macOS).
Step 4. Entering the data (For Windows 10/11)
- In the window that opens, find the "Manual proxy setup" section.
- Enable the "Use a proxy server" toggle.
- Enter the IP address and Port obtained from the GeekProxy dashboard.
- Click "Save".
- Field Value
- Type socks5
- IP 185.123.45.67
- Port 12345
- Username user-12345
- Password mypassword
Step 5. Authorization
Return to Chrome and try to open any website (e.g., https://www.google.com/search?q=google.com). An authentication pop-up will appear. Enter your proxy Username and Password.
Recommendations
If you need to change locations frequently or use a proxy in a single tab only, we recommend using a dedicated extension manager like FoxyProxy or Proxy SwitchyOmega. They allow you to quickly switch between GeekProxy profiles without changing system-wide settings.