MacOS
Below is a step-by-step guide to setting up a proxy server on a Mac running macOS.
Configuring a system-wide proxy allows all network traffic to pass through the proxy server. This is useful for privacy, security, and accessing geo-restricted content.
This guide explains how to set up a proxy on macOS.
Step 1: Whitelist Your IP Address
Before setting up a proxy, you must whitelist your current IP to avoid authentication pop-ups.
- Follow this guide: How to Whitelist my IP? to learn how to whitelist your IP.
Step 2: Get Proxy Server Details
To configure the proxy, you need the Proxy IP and Port from the Geonode Dashboard.
- Follow this guide: How to Obtain Proxy Server Information
Step 3: Open System Preferences
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Click on the Apple menu icon in the top-left corner.
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Select “System Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Open Network Settings
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In System Preferences, click “Network” to open network settings.
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Click on your connected Wi-Fi network name on the right-side “Details” button.
Step 5: Select Your Network Service
Make sure to select the network you are currently connected to before proceeding.
Step 6: Open the Proxies Tab
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Click on Advanced settings in the Network window.
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Navigate to the “Proxies” tab.
Step 7: Configure Proxy Settings
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In the Proxies tab, you will see a list of different proxy protocols (e.g., Web Proxy (HTTP), Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS), SOCKS Proxy).
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Select the checkbox next to the type of proxy you are setting up. For example, if you’re setting up a standard web proxy, select “Web Proxy (HTTP)”.
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With the proxy type selected, enter the proxy server address in the “Web Proxy Server” field. You can get the information from your Geonode dashboard. Copy the address indicated in your ‘Host’ by clicking on the copy icon.
Step 8: Apply and Save Changes
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Click “OK” to close the Advanced settings window.
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Click “Apply” in the Network window to apply your new proxy settings.
Step 9: Test Your Proxy Connection
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Open a web browser and go to https://www.showmyip.com/.
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Check if your IP address has changed to the proxy location.