Easily manage proxies with FoxyProxy

 Want to use a proxy , but don't know where to start? FoxyProxy is an extension in Firefox and Chrome allowing you to configure as many proxies as you want in order to be able to change your IP at will and instantly.

Easily manage proxies with FoxyProxy

I already told you in a previous article about how to use a proxy on Firefox and Chrome. The problem is that finding and configuring a proxy is often a hassle.

FoxyProxy is an extension for Firefox and Chrome that makes it quick and easy to manage proxies . This extension offers you to set up several servers to quickly switch from one to another in the event of a default connection failure.

How to use FoxyProxy?

Start by downloading and installing the extension dedicated to your browser:

Download FoxyProxy for Chrome

Download FoxyProxy for Firefox

When your browser restarts, you'll see a new fox icon to the right of the address b Click this icon to display the settings interface.

In the first tab, click on Add a new proxy and enter the IP address and port of your proxy.

To find proxies worth checking out, xroxy.com offers an up-to-date list of the best servers based on their level of anonymity, speed, and protocol used.

Note that FoxyProxy connects to certain proxies depending on the sites you visit (such proxy for such site or not at all).

Give your proxy a name, a color code and choose whether or not to delete cookies before using it. Some settings are optional.

After validating, your first configured proxy will be on the main window. It's time to activate it.

At the very top, next to select the mode, you will have the choice between completely disabling FoxyProxy, using the "Default" proxy for all URLs and using the proxy we added.