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How to configure an HTTPS proxy on macOS

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This guide explains how to install the certificate provided by Proxy-Cheap Support and configure an HTTPS proxy on macOS.

Important: Only install a certificate received directly from Proxy-Cheap Support. If you did not receive a certificate or cannot verify its source, contact our Support team before continuing.

Install the certificate

  1. Download the certificate file provided by Proxy-Cheap Support and open it.
  1. When Keychain Access asks where to add the certificate, select login and click Add.
  1. Open Keychain Access and select the login keychain.
  2. Select Certificates and search for the Proxy-Cheap certificate.
  3. Double-click the certificate and expand the Trust section.
  4. Next to When using this certificate, select Always Trust.
  5. Close the certificate window and enter your Mac password or use Touch ID when prompted.

Configure the HTTPS proxy

  1. Open the Apple menu and select System Settings.
  2. Select Network, then choose the Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection you are currently using.
  3. Click Details, then select Proxies.
  4. Turn on Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS).
  5. Enter the proxy server address and port shown in your Proxy-Cheap dashboard.
  6. If your proxy uses username and password authentication, turn on Proxy server requires password and enter your proxy username and password.
  7. Click OK to save the settings.

Test the connection

Open your browser and confirm that your public IP address has changed to the proxy IP and shows the expected location.

If macOS or your browser requests authentication, enter the same proxy username and password shown in your Proxy-Cheap dashboard.

Some applications do not use the macOS system proxy settings and may require a separate proxy configuration.

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