Yandex Browser lacks built-in functionality for connecting to a proxy. Yandex Browser uses system proxy settings, but it also supports extensions for proxy management.

Setting up a proxy in Yandex Browser via Windows OS

Click the burger menu and scroll to the bottom of the dropdown until you see «⚙️ Settings».

Google Chrome browser lacks built-in proxy functionality. Chrome uses system proxy settings but also supports extensions for proxy management.

Setting Up Proxy in Google Chrome via Windows OS

Click the burger menu in Chrome and scroll the dropdown to the bottom to «⚙️ Settings».

Click «System» on the sidebar and navigate to «Open your computer’s proxy settings» (chrome://settings/system).

Microsoft Edge does not have a built-in feature for connecting to a proxy server. To route traffic through Edge using a proxy, you need to configure the proxy at the operating system level.

Setting Up a Proxy in Microsoft Edge on Windows

Click the hamburger menu in Edge and scroll down to the «⚙️ Settings» option.

Opera does not have a built-in feature for connecting directly to a proxy server. To route traffic through Opera, you need to enable a proxy at the system level.

Setting Up a Proxy in Opera Browser via Windows OS

Go to Opera settings and scroll down the dropdown menu to the very bottom until you see “Go to full browser settings”.

Firefox allows you to use a proxy on Windows and macOS without additional extensions. On Android, you can use a proxy only via an extension (for example, FoxyProxy) or at the OS level. On iPhone, you can’t set up a proxy directly through Firefox, but you can configure a proxy via iOS system settings.

Setting Up a Proxy in Firefox on Windows and macOS

Go to Firefox settings and scroll down to the bottom of the page to “Network Settings.”

How to configure a proxy server in Safari on macOS using system settings. This step-by-step guide uses macOS 15.5 as an example. It is also relevant for macOS 13+, since the interface for system settings, including the proxy section, changed starting from version 13.

Open Safari Settings

Go to Safari settings from the top bar.

How to configure a proxy server in macOS via system settings. This step-by-step guide uses macOS 15.5 as an example. It’s also relevant for macOS 13+, since the system settings interface—including the proxy section—changed starting from version 13.

Open macOS System Settings

Go to System Settings via the Apple icon in the upper left corner.

This guide explains how to set up a proxy server in Windows using the system settings. The instructions are based on Windows 11. Windows 10 has a similar proxy settings interface, so this guide also applies to it.

Open Network & Internet Settings in Windows

Go to Settings and select Network & Internet. Then click on the Proxy settings subsection.

This guide explains how to set up a proxy server on your Android device using a Wi-Fi network. The instructions are based on stock Android 12, but the settings may vary slightly depending on your device manufacturer.

Open Wi-Fi Settings on Android

Go to your device’s Settings and select Network & Internet.

This guide explains how to set up a proxy server on your iPhone using a Wi-Fi network. The instructions are based on iOS 18.5, but the interface is very similar in earlier iOS versions, so the steps should be nearly identical.

Open Wi-Fi Settings in iOS

Go to your Settings app and select the Wi-Fi section.