macOS Proxy Settings: Mac Proxy Configuration Tutorial

The earthy way to manually configure a proxy IP

Many Mac users encounter network lag or need to manage multiple accounts, the immediate thought is to change the system settings. Click on the Apple logo in the upper left corner → System Settings → Network → Find the Wi-Fi or Internet connection you're using and click on it to see the"Proxy" tabThe

Special attention should be paid hereThree types of agents::
- HTTP proxies are most commonly used for scrubbing web data
- SOCKS proxy supports more protocols for download scenarios
- The autoproxy has to be prepared with a .pac file in advance.

// As a chestnut, fill in the proxy address with ipipgo:
Server: gateway.ipipgo.net
Port: 8899
In the Account Password field, fill in the verification information you were given when you purchased the account.

Tips for switching proxies automatically

Too much trouble to always change the configuration manually? Try the system's ownlocation serviceIn the system settings ¡ú Network, you can see the "Location" drop-down box. In the system settings ¡ú Network, you can see the "location" drop-down box, create a new exclusive configuration, such as "work mode", set the proxy after the next switch directly select the location on the line.

A more advanced way to play is withWriting scripts from the command lineFor example, like this:

networksetup -setwebproxy "Wi-Fi" gateway.ipipgo.net 8899
networksetup -setwebproxystate "Wi-Fi" on

Essential Command Line Operations for Terminal Players

Older drivers who are used to Terminal can try these commands:

// View the current proxy state
scutil --proxy

// Temporarily enable the socks5 proxy
export ALL_PROXY=socks5://user:pass@gateway.ipipgo.net:8900

Be careful to remember to turn off the proxy after using it, otherwise it may affect the normal Internet access:

networksetup -setwebproxystate "Wi-Fi" off

QA Frequently Asked Questions Demining Guide

Q: I can't access the Internet after setting up the proxy?
A: First check that the three elements: IP address, port, and authentication information are correct. Users who use ipipgo remember theirPort sub-service type8899 for web service and 8901 for data collection.

Q: How do I assign agents to open more than one software at the same time?
A: Recommended for ipipgosession hold functionFor example, browsers use U.S. IPs and download tools use Japanese IPs.

Q: What should I do if the agent often drops out?
A: It could be the quality of the IP pool. ipipgo'sIntelligent Fusing MechanismIt will automatically switch over when the node fails, it is recommended to adjust the heartbeat detection interval to 30 seconds in the background settings.

A guide to avoiding the pitfalls to remember

1. Don't use plaintext passwords on public networks, ipipgo supports them.key authenticationsafer
2. Doing data collection remember to turn onIP RotationDon't play with individual IPs.
3. Encountering the website verification code increases, may be the IP is marked, timely change IP pools
4. To test whether the proxy is working, you can use this website: ipcheck.ipipgo.com

As a final reminder, picking an agency service depends onThree hard indicators: IP pool update frequency, API responsiveness, terminal compatibility. Like we have tested ipipgo's Mac client, it can run full 500M bandwidth under Monterey system, which is really more reliable than some vendors who only do Windows service.