> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.decodo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# macOS Proxy Setup Guide

> Set up proxies directly on the macOS operating system for Apple laptops and desktops.

## 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>

## Proxy Setup

<Steps>
  <Step>
    First, click on the **Apple** icon located in the top-left corner.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Then, select **System Settings...**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/7Hj3tfc-1rGMirwk/images/docs/bd3efebe50424b422f892fb27d5e0d1c78e01a0db314a7fd1266d23e72615f20-Group_427323363.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7Hj3tfc-1rGMirwk&q=85&s=4ecc521d0591ac07a09cdfa696a893df" style={{ width:"46%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1200" height="608" data-path="images/docs/bd3efebe50424b422f892fb27d5e0d1c78e01a0db314a7fd1266d23e72615f20-Group_427323363.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Navigate to the **Network** section.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select **Wi-fi**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/7ZKpc3GV1DKO_XQr/images/docs/13f3aa9e27f3e7983ed20e4fe5331b6f506854efd3b7b06f2c254c7ed626f70a-Group_427323365.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7ZKpc3GV1DKO_XQr&q=85&s=1b96b6d96eb2b2933b14a02c1b65b4d9" alt="" width="3448" height="1264" data-path="images/docs/13f3aa9e27f3e7983ed20e4fe5331b6f506854efd3b7b06f2c254c7ed626f70a-Group_427323365.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Choose your **Wi-fi** connection, and click **Details**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/HeowWjVaMvMCJRIK/images/docs/5641d880afd322a1d9fda1ac3d086595a97f43770f3f247237f093bffae72bc1-Group_427323367.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HeowWjVaMvMCJRIK&q=85&s=1f7f80574064e3f367b34c838c1645ea" alt="" width="3448" height="1252" data-path="images/docs/5641d880afd322a1d9fda1ac3d086595a97f43770f3f247237f093bffae72bc1-Group_427323367.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Next, select **Proxies** on the left side panel
  </Step>

  <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/0a4e3c7453012b3eadabac39b532a267df717a65c48478f24f7fdf1a9b012d58-Group_427323368.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7ZKpc3GV1DKO_XQr&q=85&s=658041419b2d1676401c8745b38f372f" alt="" width="3448" height="2164" data-path="images/docs/0a4e3c7453012b3eadabac39b532a267df717a65c48478f24f7fdf1a9b012d58-Group_427323368.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Verify the Connection

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

  <Step>
    You may be asked to enter credentials if you're not on a whitelisted IP. Enter the proxy username and password you previously specified.

    <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:"64%" }} 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).

### `SOCKS5`

**Residential and Mobile Proxy Support Limitations**

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Country Targeting" icon="gear">
    The `gate.decodo.com` **endpoint** and the `7000` **port** must be used to utilize `SOCKS5` Residential or Mobile proxies. **Country** endpoints, such as `us.decodo.com`, will not function!

    You can target specific locations instead by specifying the location in your username using **advanced** **parameters**:

    * e.g.: `user-username-country-us` will connect to the **USA** pool.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Proxy Rotation" icon="gear">
    To get a **sticky** `SOCKS5` Residential or Mobile proxy in a **tool**, you must use a `session` **parameter**. Otherwise, the proxy will always rotate even with a set `sessionduration` parameter.

    * e.g.: `user-username-session-abc123-sessionduration-30` will connect to the same session.
      * The **session ID** name can be defined by any string of your choice.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  Learn more in our **advanced** **parameter** guides for [**Residential**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/residential-proxy-advanced-parameters/) and [**Mobile**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/mobile-proxy-advanced-parameters/) proxies.
</Note>

### 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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