Proxy setup on macOS — Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma

macOS system settings

1. System Settings → Network → your connection (Wi-Fi / Ethernet) → Details → Proxies
2. Enable the needed type: Web Proxy (HTTP), Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS) or SOCKS Proxy
3. Enter server address and port
4. If auth is required, tick the box and enter login/password
5. OK → Apply

These settings apply to apps that honor the system proxy: Safari, Mail, many third-party apps.

Safari

Safari automatically uses the system proxy. No separate setting.

Chrome / Edge

Also inherits the system proxy. For per-tab control — the Proxy SwitchyOmega extension.

Firefox

Has its own settings:

1. Firefox → Settings → "proxy" → Settings
2. Manual configuration, enter parameters
3. For SOCKS5 enable Proxy DNS when using SOCKS v5

Telegram Desktop on Mac

1. Settings → Advanced → Connection type → Use custom proxy
2. Add SOCKS5 or MTProto

Terminal (for developers)

For a single terminal session:

export http_proxy=http://user:pass@host:port
export https_proxy=http://user:pass@host:port
export all_proxy=socks5://user:pass@host:port

WebRTC and leaks

Chrome and Safari can leak the real IP via WebRTC even with a proxy. Install WebRTC Network Limiter or disable WebRTC in the browser.

Verification

browserleaks.com shows whether DNS, WebRTC or IP leaks.