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This guide will help you configure a Geonode proxy in Firefox for secure and anonymous browsing.

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Prerequisites: Get Proxy Credentials from Geonode

Before setting up a proxy, first, retrieve your proxy credentials from the Geonode dashboard.

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Steps: Setting Up a Proxy in Firefox

Follow these steps to configure a proxy in Firefox:

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Step 1: Open Firefox Settings

  1. Click the three-line menu (☰) in the top-right corner of Firefox.
  2. Select Settings from the dropdown menu. Firefox Settings

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Step 2: Access Network Settings

  1. Scroll down to Network Settings.
  2. Click Settings to open the proxy configuration panel. Network Settings

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Step 3: Configure Proxy Settings

  1. In the Connection Settings popup, enter the following details:
    • Manual proxy configuration: Select this option.
    • HTTP Proxy: Enter the Proxy IP.
    • Port: Enter the Proxy Port.
    • SOCKS Proxy (if applicable): Use SOCKS5 settings.
    Connection Settings
  2. Click OK to save changes.
Firefox will now start routing traffic through the assigned proxy.

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Verify Proxy Connection

To ensure the proxy is working, check your IP address using an online tool or follow this guide:
If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting section or Geonode support.

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FAQs

If your connection fails, check the following:
  • Ensure that your proxy credentials (IP, Port, Username, Password) are correct.
  • Verify that your proxy is active in the Geonode Dashboard.
  • Try another proxy format if the selected one isn’t working.
  • Refer to this guide for troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Proxy Connection Issues
  • You may be using a Sticky Session proxy that keeps the same IP for a certain duration.
  • If using a Rotating Session, verify that your requests are being routed through the proxy correctly.
  • Check your connection using an IP verification tool: Verify Proxy Connection
  • Some websites detect frequent IP changes and show CAPTCHAs as a security measure.
  • Use Sticky Sessions if you need a stable connection.
  • Try switching to a mobile or residential proxy for lower detection rates.
  • High latency can occur if the proxy server is far from your location.
  • Try using a different proxy region to improve speed.
  • Reduce the number of simultaneous requests to avoid overloading the proxy.
  • This can happen if the proxy authentication credentials are not correctly stored or passed by your browser or application. Ensure that the correct username and password are saved in your proxy settings.
  • Or you can whitelist your IP. Refer to this guide for How to Whitelist an IP
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