Setting up a proxy in the Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox is a widely used browser known for its flexibility and user-friendly features. One of the significant benefits of Firefox is its ability to integrate proxy servers directly within the browser settings, which is particularly useful for tasks requiring IP address changes. This includes accessing region-blocked content or managing multiple social media accounts while maintaining anonymity and reducing the risk of account linkage.

Firefox allows users to set up proxy servers without the need for external software, providing an additional layer of privacy.

Video tutorial for step-by-step proxy settings in Firefox

Step-by-step proxy setup in Mozilla Firefox

1. Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal bars in the top right corner to access the menu. Select “Settings”.

   

2. Scroll down to the bottom of the Settings page and find “Network Settings”. Click on the “Settings” button within this section.

   

3. In the connection settings, choose “Manual proxy configuration”. Enter the IP address and port of your proxy server. If your proxy server requires a username and password, check the option “Use this proxy server for all protocols”.

   

4. If the proxy requires authentication, Firefox will prompt you to enter your username and password the first time you try to access a webpage. Fill in your credentials and click “Sign in”.

   

5. To verify the proxy configuration, open a new tab and visit an IP checker website. Ensure that the displayed IP address corresponds to the proxy's IP.

   

This completes the proxy setup in Firefox. Your Internet connection is now routed through the proxy, enhancing your online privacy and masking your real IP address.