> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chrome Browser Proxy Setup Guide

> Use proxies through the Chrome browser by setting them up directly in your computer’s proxy settings.

## Getting Started

Before proceeding, ensure you have:

* No other VPN or proxy active.
* The **proxy endpoint** and **port** (e.g., `us.decodo.com:10101`).
* Your **proxy username** and **password** (or a **whitelisted IP** set).

<Tip>
  **Proxy Guides**

  Learn how to find **proxy details** in your dashboard for each proxy type [**here**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/proxy-quick-start-guides).
</Tip>

## Chrome System Settings

<Note>
  Quickly navigate to System Settings using this link in the Chrome browser URL field:

  ```text twoslash theme={null}
  chrome://settings/system
  ```
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open Google Chrome.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click the **three vertical dots** in the top right.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Then, click **Settings**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/eRLuBYAbadfvmqDE/images/docs/1bb7a0211ddd0c0d50e3002bb43df8036f7cf6a4f05d9a2ffa3688e0b9a8880a-Group_427323352.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=eRLuBYAbadfvmqDE&q=85&s=7879f721b9565f1aa1652e45ce384dda" style={{ width:"46%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1200" height="2824" data-path="images/docs/1bb7a0211ddd0c0d50e3002bb43df8036f7cf6a4f05d9a2ffa3688e0b9a8880a-Group_427323352.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Go to the **System** tab
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Finally, click **Open your computer's proxy settings**.

    * You’ll be redirected to the system configuration screen. This step will vary depending on your operating system: [**Windows**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/windows-integration#/) or [**macOS**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/macos-integration#/).

          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/7ZKpc3GV1DKO_XQr/images/docs/12e13cae768c050d35b78cbd7c40faff9d3c2b8f235d24c088730d67731c37b8-Group_427323355.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7ZKpc3GV1DKO_XQr&q=85&s=dcef2e0f002badd8960f375a7752f22e" alt="" width="3448" height="2376" data-path="images/docs/12e13cae768c050d35b78cbd7c40faff9d3c2b8f235d24c088730d67731c37b8-Group_427323355.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Windows Setup

<Warning>
  **`Socks5` Support**

  **Windows 10** and **Windows 11** don't support `SOCKS5` natively. Alternatively, use a web browser or a third-party tool with `SOCKS5` support. E.g., [**Mozilla Firefox**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/firefox-integration#/) or the [**FoxyProxy Extension**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/foxyproxy-extension-integration#/).
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Enable **Use a proxy server**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Fill in the following fields:

    * **Proxy IP address** (e.g., `us.decodo.com`).
    * **Port** (e.g. `10001`).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Check **Don't use the proxy server for local (intranet) addresses**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Save**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/7ZKpc3GV1DKO_XQr/images/docs/0a29d237d7f6fb9f8330a938b780baa194a03250d7dc5bbbf77dc3a27076f4cb-Group_427323377.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7ZKpc3GV1DKO_XQr&q=85&s=ee8fc4c3b5d0ccfb1f9dc904d509baee" style={{ width:"64%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1600" height="1440" data-path="images/docs/0a29d237d7f6fb9f8330a938b780baa194a03250d7dc5bbbf77dc3a27076f4cb-Group_427323377.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

### macOS Setup

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Select the protocol: `HTTP`, `HTTPS`, or `SOCKS`.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Fill in the following fields:

    * **Server** (e.g. `fr.decodo.com`).
    * **Port** (e.g. `40001`)
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Set up the authentication (optionally, you can instead use a **Whitelisted IP**):

    * Toggle on **Proxy server requires password**.
    * **Username**: Proxy username.
    * **Password**: Proxy password.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **OK**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/7ZKpc3GV1DKO_XQr/images/docs/147fe105a5fe3f8775198ad6ff44ca1ef330aa5b809fa91376b1096eebbc6b45-Group_427323357.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7ZKpc3GV1DKO_XQr&q=85&s=d9492f475db93ebcc120c34df4cbfc5c" className="mx-auto" width="3448" height="2164" data-path="images/docs/147fe105a5fe3f8775198ad6ff44ca1ef330aa5b809fa91376b1096eebbc6b45-Group_427323357.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify the Connection

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open the Chrome browser and visit [**ip.decodo.com**](https://ip.decodo.com/).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    You may be prompted to enter credentials if you are not using a whitelisted IP. Enter the previously specified proxy username and password.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/eRLuBYAbadfvmqDE/images/docs/39115f5e83ea34f3220135aaba57b6c4e5d18a4459976f2154aa570684c5de4a-Group_427323361.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=eRLuBYAbadfvmqDE&q=85&s=d32cbe42fbfd2813b5f6b536e97747ea" style={{ width:"46%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1200" height="1052" data-path="images/docs/39115f5e83ea34f3220135aaba57b6c4e5d18a4459976f2154aa570684c5de4a-Group_427323361.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    If successful, your IP address will reflect the location of the proxy.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Common Issues

### Blocklist

⚠️ Please be aware that we [**restrict access to some websites**](https://decodo.com/faq/general/do-you-have-any-blocked-sites).

### Direct IP

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Direct IP Parameter Support" icon="gear">
    If you buy an IP list, you can specify which IPs to connect to using the **direct** `ip` parameter in the proxy username: `user-username-ip-x.x.x.x`

    * Supported products: **DC Pay/IP**, **Dedicated DC**, **ISP Pay/IP**, **Dedicated ISP** plans.
    * Products that offer access to the full proxy pool, such as residential proxies, do not support this parameter.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="IP:PORT Format" icon="gear">
    * Decodo proxies don't support an `IP:PORT` format by default.
    * You must use the **endpoint** rotator format (e.g., `us.decodo.com:10101`).
    * If necessary, try the workaround [**here**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/how-to-get-ip-port-format#/), but it only works temporarily before requiring another setup update.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Troubleshooting

If you experience any other issues, check out our main [**troubleshooting**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/proxy-troubleshooting) section.

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