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How to configure proxy Firefox for Windows

Follow these simple steps to configure a proxy server in Mozilla Firefox on your Windows computer.

1

Open Firefox Settings

Click on the application menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner of the Firefox window and select Settings.

Firefox Settings Menu
2

Search for Proxy Settings

In the Settings tab, use the search box at the top right to search for "PROXY". Under the Network Settings section, click the Settings... button.

Search for Proxy Settings
3

Configure Connection Details

In the Connection Settings window, select Manual proxy configuration. Enter your proxy IP address and port into either the HTTP Proxy or SOCKS Host fields depending on your proxy type. If using SOCKS v5, ensure Proxy DNS when using SOCKS v5 is checked. Click OK to save your changes.

Manual Proxy ConfigurationSOCKS v5 Configuration Options