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This guide will help you configure a Geonode proxy in the Ghost browser.

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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 Ghost browser

Follow these steps to configure a proxy in Ghost browser:

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Step 1: Install Ghost Browser

  1. Go to the Ghost Browser Download Page.
  2. Download the browser based on your operating system.
  3. Install the software

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Step 2: Add a Proxy

  1. Open Proxy Control and click the Add/Edit proxies button. Add/Edit proxies
  2. A new window will appear, choose Add a Single Proxy. Single Proxy Window
  3. Enter your proxy details:
    • Proxy (IP:Port)
    • Username
    • Password
    Proxy Detail Fields

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Step 3: Check the Proxy Connection

  1. Check proxy has been added in proxy managment table. Proxy Managment Table
  2. Click the Test Proxy tab.
  3. Enter the website to check if proxy working proxy. Check Proxy
  4. If successful, you will see this popup Connection Popup
Your Geonode proxy is now successfully configured in Ghost Browser.
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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