# Chrome

Before configuring a proxy in Chrome, make sure you have already p[ort forwarded your proxy](https://docs.9proxy.com/getting-started/residential-proxy-by-ips/for-macos-windows/configure-proxy). Follow the steps below to complete the setup on Windows or macOS.

## Open Chrome’s Proxy Settings

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Open **Google Chrome** on your computer
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Click the three-dot menu (...) in the top-right corner
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Select **Settings**

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Scroll down and click **System**

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Click Open your computer’s proxy settings

This will open your operating system’s proxy configuration page.
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## Configure Proxy Settings Based on Your OS

### For Windows Users

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In the **Network & Internet** settings window, go to the Proxy tab
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Under **Manual Proxy Setup**, turn ON the "**Use a proxy server**" option
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In the Address field, enter your **Local IP**
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In the Port field, enter the port number you forwarded (e.g., 10000)
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Ensure the proxy toggle is switched **ON** to activate the proxy
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Click **Save** to apply the changes
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### For macOS Users

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In the **Proxies** tab, select the proxy protocol you want to use (HTTP or HTTPS) and toggle it **ON**
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Enter the proxy server details you previously forwarded, including the IP address and port number
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Click **OK** to save the settings
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To ensure your proxy is set up correctly, visit[ https://ipinfo.io/what-is-my-ip](https://ipinfo.io/what-is-my-ip) to check if your IP address has changed.

Congratulations! Your proxy is now configured in Google Chrome.