
Hands on teaching you to change your computer to proxy IP mode
Often asked how to make all the traffic on the computer to go proxy IP, today we will teach you how to operate on Windows and Mac systems in the vernacular. Let's take ipipgo's proxy service as an example, after all, their IP resources cover 200+ countries around the world, it's really convenient to use.
Windows System Global Settings
Follow the four steps below and you'll be done in five minutes:
1. Login to ipipgo website to get proxy information
- Find the API address on the account management page
- Copy the IP address and port number (looks something like 123.45.67.89:8080)
2. Open the system settings
- Shortcut Win+i → Network and Internet → Proxy
3. Manually set the proxy
- Turn off "Auto-detect settings".
- Turn on the "Use proxy server" switch.
- Fill in the IP and port you just copied.
4. Verify that it works
- Visit ipinfo.io to see if the IP address has changed.
Focused Reminder:If you use Socks5 protocol, remember to install a Proxifier tool, the system comes with the settings only recognize the HTTP protocol. ipipgo client has ready-made configuration templates, it is too much trouble to directly use their client is more economical.
Global Configuration for Mac Computers
The settings for Apple computers are slightly more hidden, follow the diagrams:
1. 🍎 icon in the upper left corner → System Preferences → Network
2. Select the current network (the one with the green dot) → Advanced
3. Go to Proxy tab → Check Web Proxy (HTTP) and Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS).
4. Fill in the server address and port provided by ipipgo → OK
In the case that some software does not go through the system agent, it is recommended to force the global with a terminal command:
export ALL_PROXY=socks5://ipipgo proxy IP:port
Frequently Asked Questions First Aid Kit
Q: I can't open the webpage after setting up?
A: It is likely that the IP is invalid, go to the background of ipipgo to refresh a new IP. if you use the traffic billing package, check whether the account balance is enough.
Q: What if I need to switch proxies frequently?
A: Directly use ipipgo's client tool, they support shortcut keys to switch country nodes, it's more than 10 times faster than setting it manually.
Q: Do I choose a dynamic or static package?
A: Ordinary users selectDynamic residential (standard)7.67$/GB is good enough, recommended for doing data collectionStatic homesAt $35/IP, a fixed address is not easy to wind up.
Why recommend ipipgo
Having tested more than a dozen agency services, this one's top three strengths really hit the mark:
1. Dedicated resources - even the IP of small African countries can be obtained
2. full coverage of protocols - no need to bother with protocol conversion
3. flexible billing - buy as much as you need without wasting money
Especially theirTK LineOverseas business is really stable, with the client comes with the intelligent routing function, automatic selection of the fastest line this point is really fragrant. Beginners are recommended to buy 10GB dynamic package to try the water, business users directly to customer service to customize the program, than their own blind folding cost-effective.
Finally, a cold knowledge: after setting up the proxy to visit the official website may become slower, this time in the proxy settings of the official domain name added to the white list on the line. If you can't get it to work, ipipgo's technical support responds quickly, and basically returns messages in seconds on weekdays.

