Using proxies in Chrome lets you browse the internet with a different IP address, helping you stay anonymous, access geo-restricted content, or test websites from various locations. Whether you're using datacenter or residential proxies, Chrome supports several ways to connect.
## **Chrome proxy setup via system settings** 🔖 **Before you begin**: Make sure you’ve [authorized your IP](https://www.squidproxies.com/proxy-tutorials/tutorials-getting-started/proxy-authentication-ip-whitelisting-vs-username-and-password) in the Squid Proxies dashboard.
### **Windows Setup** 1. Open Chrome and go to Settings > System. 2. Click Open your computer’s proxy settings.

3. Under Manual proxy setup, toggle the switch to On. 4. Enter your Squid Proxy IP address and port: - Example: `192.126.176.198:8800` - Click Save.

### **macOS Setup** 1. Open Google Chrome and click the (⋮) menu in the upper right corner of the browser window.

2. Select Settings > System 3. In the System section, click Open your computer’s proxy settings (this will open your system's network settings).

4. Open the Proxies tab.

5. Check both Web Proxy (HTTP) and Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS). 6. Enter your Squid Proxy IP and port for both fields.

7. Click OK and Apply to save settings.
## **Proxy setup via Chrome extension** For easier switching between proxies or managing multiple profiles: ### **Using SwitchyOmega:** 1. Install [Proxy SwitchyOmega 3 (ZeroOmega)](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/proxy-switchyomega-3-zero/pfnededegaaopdmhkdmcofjmoldfiped?hl=en). 2. Create a new profile and name it (e.g., SquidProxies).

3. Enter your proxy details in the format: `192.126.176.198:8800` 4. Click Apply Changes and activate the profile.

5. Click the Proxy SwitchyOmega icon again.

6. From the dropdown, select the proxy profile you just created.

7. The extension icon should now turn purple or colored, indicating the proxy is active.

## **Verify Proxy Connection in Chrome** 1. Open Chrome with your configured proxy. 2. Go to https://whatismyipaddress.com or http://ip-check.net. 3. Ensure the IP shown matches your Squid Proxies IP.

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