How to set up a web proxy: Browser/system global proxy configuration tutorials

Browser Proxy Settings: Making Web Requests Take a "Detour"

Let's start with the most common browser proxy settings. Take Chrome as an example, open the settings with three dots in the upper right corner, enter "Proxy" in the search box, and find the "Open Proxy Settings for Computer" button (other browsers operate similarly). At this time, the system network settings interface will pop up, we will talk about it in detail later.

However, some acute folks like to use plugins to manage agents. Here's a reminder.Don't just install a proxy plugin from an unknown sourceIf you have a proxy, it is easy to leak the data. It is recommended to use the system level settings directly, or use the special client tool provided by ipipgo, after all, their proxy channels are encrypted by TLS, security is guaranteed.

System global agent: "cloak" for the whole computer

Windows users press Win+I to open Settings, select "Network and Internet" - "Proxy", manually set the script here to fill in the proxy server address. Here comes the point:The address format provided by ipipgo is typically "gateway.ipipgo.net:port number", the specific parameters depend on the access documentation they provide.

Note that there is a pit: many white people will forget to check the "use the same proxy server for all protocols", resulting in part of the traffic did not go through the proxy. ipipgo support socks5/http/https all protocols, it is recommended to prioritize the selection of socks5 protocols, compatibility is better.

How do you play agent on mobile?

Cell phone settings are actually simpler, take Android as an example: long press the connected WiFi, modify the network → Advanced Options → Proxy Select Manual. Here is a cold knowledge:If you use ipipgo's residential IP, it is recommended that you turn on the "switch on demand" function.The system automatically selects the node with the lowest latency, a feature that is unique to their intelligent routing technology.

QA Time: Pitfalls that white people often step into

Q: I can't get on the Internet after setting up the proxy?
A: First check that the three elements: IP address, port, and protocol type have not been entered incorrectly. If you are using ipipgo's service, remember that their residential IP needs to be whitelisted for authentication first, don't close this window in a hurry.

Q: Why does the Internet speed suddenly slow down?
A: It may be that the node load is too high, try switching to other regional nodes provided by ipipgo. They have more than 240 countries and regions in the global resource pool, it is recommended to choose the cold region nodes, the speed is faster instead.

Q: What if I need to change my IP frequently?
A: This is the strong point of ipipgo Dynamic Residential IP, set the interval of automatic replacement in the background, support for switching by the number of requests or time period, much less trouble than manual change.

As a final reminder, setting up a proxy is not a one-time thing. Professional service providers like ipipgo will provide API interface to facilitate automated management. If you only use it temporarily, remember to close the proxy settings in time to avoid affecting the normal Internet. In technology, you have to learn to make the tool obedient, don't you think so?