Set up a browser with ProxyField
- Open the browser's proxy button, for example Brave → Settings → System → Open your computer's proxy settings.
- On Windows, under Manual proxy setup, select Set up, turn on Use a proxy server, enter
gate.proxyfield.ioand port7000, and select Save. - Back in the browser, open
https://api.ipify.organd sign in with your username and password. - In Firefox, choose Manual proxy configuration in its own settings instead.
Check the username and password from a terminal before you sign in in the browser.
curl -x gate.proxyfield.io:7000 -U "<login>-country-us-city-new_york:<password>" https://api.ipify.orgMicrosoft's own guide to the Windows proxy page these browsers open: Use a proxy server in Windows (Microsoft Support).
Mobile 5G/4G proxies cost $3.45/GB for 1 GB down to $2.45/GB from 1,000 GB, on the same gateway and the same balance.
Your credentials and the configurator, which generates as many proxy lines as you need, are in your ProxyField account once the payment is confirmed. Labels can differ slightly between versions.
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Where each browser keeps its proxy settings
| Browser | Own proxy setting? | Where to set it | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brave | No, uses the system proxy | Settings → System → Open your computer's proxy settings | below |
| Vivaldi | No, uses the system proxy | Settings → Network → Proxy settings | below |
| Chrome | No, uses the system proxy | Settings → System → Open your computer's proxy settings | Chrome proxy settings |
| Microsoft Edge | No, uses the system proxy | Settings → System and performance | Edge proxy setup |
| Opera, Opera GX | No, uses the system proxy | Settings → Advanced → Browser → System | Opera proxy setup |
| Safari | No, uses the macOS proxy | Settings → Advanced → Proxies | Safari proxy setup |
| Firefox | Yes | Settings → General → Proxy settings → Configure proxy | Firefox proxy settings |
A system proxy covers every app that follows it. For a proxy in one browser only, use Firefox's own setting, a proxy extension, or start a Chromium browser with --proxy-server and its own profile folder.
Set up a proxy in Brave
- Open Brave → Settings → System and select Open your computer's proxy settings.
Screenshot Brave Settings, System page with Open your computer's proxy settings - On Windows, under Manual proxy setup, select Set up next to Use a proxy server, turn it on, enter
gate.proxyfield.ioand port7000, and Save. On a Mac, turn on Web proxy (HTTP) and Secure web proxy (HTTPS) with the same server and port, and Proxy server requires password with your login. - Go back to Brave and open
https://api.ipify.org. Enter your username, such as<login>-country-us-city-new_york, and your password in the sign-in box.Screenshot Brave proxy sign-in box for gate.proxyfield.io:7000 - The page shows the proxy's IP. Open
https://ipinfo.io/jsonto check its country and city.
For a Brave-only proxy, start Brave with its own profile folder:
open -na "Brave Browser" --args --proxy-server="http://gate.proxyfield.io:7000" --user-data-dir="$HOME/BraveProxyUS"On Windows, run brave.exe with the same two flags. Brave asks for the login on the first page. Extensions from the Chrome Web Store install in Brave as they do in Chrome, so proxy managers such as ZeroOmega or FoxyProxy work too.
Brave's own privacy features and a proxy
Private windows use the same proxy as normal windows; they only keep no history or cookies after you close them.
Brave VPN is a device-wide VPN. While it is on, your traffic goes through it; turn it off to see the proxy's IP.
WebRTC: set Settings → Privacy and security → WebRTC IP handling policy to Disable non-proxied UDP so WebRTC doesn't reach sites outside the proxy, then run a leak test.
Set up a proxy in Vivaldi
Open Vivaldi → Settings → Network and select Proxy settings. On Windows and macOS this opens the system proxy: enter gate.proxyfield.io, port 7000, save, and sign in with your username and password when Vivaldi asks. Vivaldi is Chromium-based, so the --proxy-server flag and Chrome Web Store proxy extensions work in it as in Brave.
Several proxies in one browser
| Goal | How |
|---|---|
| A different country per site | A rule-based extension, such as ZeroOmega or FoxyProxy |
| Switch countries in one click | A proxy switcher with one saved entry per location |
| A US window and a German window side by side | Two instances with --proxy-server and two --user-data-dir folders, each signed in with its own location username |
| A separate IP and identity for each profile | An antidetect browser, one proxy per profile |
All entries share one ProxyField balance; you pay only for the gigabytes the browser uses. Country keys outside the US: the two-letter country code in lowercase, as in -country-de.
SOCKS5 and logins in browsers
Chromium browsers (Brave, Chrome, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi) support SOCKS5 but don't send a SOCKS5 username and password. Use HTTP with a login, or SOCKS5 with your IP on the allowlist in your account and the port you set up in the dashboard. Firefox handles SOCKS5 with remote DNS in its own setting. SOCKS5 runs on the same gate.proxyfield.io:7000 with the same username and password; with the IP allowlist, use the port you set up in the dashboard, where the product, location and session are set per port. See SOCKS5 proxies.
Country, city and sticky sessions
The username carries the location: <login>-country-us-city-new_york for New York. Targeting covers country, region (state) and city, with all 50 US states. Rotate per request, or keep a sticky session (30 s to 36 h) while you are signed in somewhere. Region, session and session time go in the same username: -region-<region>, -session-<id> and -ttl-<seconds> (30 to 129,600 seconds, 20 minutes by default), as in <login>-country-us-region-new_york-city-new_york-session-he9f2qga-ttl-600; every part after the login is optional. Residential is the default; add -mobile after the login for mobile IPs: <login>-mobile-country-us.
Turn off the proxy in your browser
For Brave, Vivaldi and the other Chromium browsers, turn off Use a proxy server in the system settings (or the web proxies on a Mac), close an instance started with --proxy-server, or switch a proxy extension to direct. In Firefox, choose No proxy.
Fix browser proxy errors
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
ERR_ | Wrong host or port | gate.proxyfield.io, 7000 |
| The sign-in box keeps returning | Wrong username or password | Copy them from your account |
| The IP doesn't change | A VPN carries the traffic | Turn off the VPN |
| "Your proxy settings are controlled by an extension" | An extension controls the proxy | Expected; switch it off in the extension |
| Some sites won't load | The site blocks the IP, or a restricted category | Some site categories are restricted to protect the network, including financial and government services |
Gateway error messages: 407 Proxy Authentication Required for a wrong login or password, an IP not on the allowlist or a malformed location, 402 Payment Required when no traffic is left and 502 Bad Gateway when no exit could be connected; a restricted site gets no separate response, and a 403 comes from the site itself. Codes are in proxy errors; test a proxy line on its own in the proxy checker. Our 24/7 live chat helps with setup and integration.
Which proxies to use in a browser
| What you do | Proxy | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Browse as a local user by country or city | Residential | from $1.95/GB ($2.95 for 1 GB) |
| See what phone users see | Mobile 5G/4G | from $2.45/GB ($3.45 for 1 GB) |
| One fixed IP for an account you sign in to daily | Dedicated ISP | from $2.29 per IP per 30 days |
A proxy changes the IP and location sites see; it isn't a VPN and doesn't hide your browser's fingerprint (proxy vs VPN). Use ProxyField for lawful work within our acceptable use policy.
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Any browser FAQ
How do I configure proxy settings in a web browser?
ProxyField proxies work in any browser from $1.95/GB ($2.95 for 1 GB): open the browser's proxy button (in Brave, Settings → System → Open your computer's proxy settings), enter gate.proxyfield.io and port 7000, and sign in with your username and password. Firefox has its own Manual proxy configuration instead.
What are browser proxy settings?
They tell the browser which proxy server to send its traffic through: a host, a port, the protocol and sometimes a login. Most browsers read them from the computer's network settings; Firefox keeps its own.
Which browser proxy settings are available?
No proxy, the system proxy, a manual proxy (HTTP, HTTPS or SOCKS), automatic detection, and a PAC script address. Chromium browsers show these through the operating system; Firefox lists them in its own Connection Settings.
How do I set up a proxy in Brave?
Open Brave → Settings → System → Open your computer's proxy settings, turn on the manual proxy with gate.proxyfield.io and port 7000, and save. Brave asks for your username and password on the first page you open.
Does Brave have its own proxy settings?
No. Brave uses the system proxy on Windows and macOS. For a Brave-only proxy, start Brave with --proxy-server and its own --user-data-dir, or install a proxy extension.
How do I set up a proxy in Vivaldi?
Open Vivaldi → Settings → Network → Proxy settings, which opens the system proxy on Windows and macOS, and enter gate.proxyfield.io and port 7000. Sign in with your username and password when Vivaldi asks.
How do I turn off the proxy in Brave or Vivaldi?
Turn off Use a proxy server in the system proxy settings, or the web proxies on a Mac. If you used an extension, switch it to direct; if you started the browser with --proxy-server, close that window.
Which browser is best for proxy?
Firefox, if you want a proxy in one browser only, because it has its own proxy setting. Chromium browsers such as Brave, Chrome and Edge do the same with a proxy extension, and an antidetect browser fits many profiles with one proxy each.
Can I use proxies in any web browser?
Yes. Every mainstream browser can use an HTTP or SOCKS5 proxy, through its own setting or the system's. Chromium browsers can't send a SOCKS5 login, so use HTTP with a username and password there.
Can I use multiple proxies in one browser?
Yes, with a rule-based extension such as ZeroOmega or FoxyProxy that sends chosen sites through chosen proxies. For whole windows on different IPs, run separate instances with their own profile folders.
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Do I need a separate proxy for each browser profile?
Only if each profile should look like a different visitor, for example one account per profile. Then give each profile its own sticky session or dedicated ISP IP; for plain browsing, one proxy can serve every profile.
Do Brave Private windows use the proxy?
Yes. Private windows use the same proxy as normal windows; they only discard history and cookies when closed.
Can I use a proxy in Vivaldi only, without the system proxy?
Yes. Vivaldi is Chromium-based, so start it with --proxy-server and its own --user-data-dir, or use a proxy extension, and leave the system proxy off. Other apps then keep their direct connection.
Do I need a proxy if I use Brave VPN?
They do different jobs: Brave VPN moves the whole device through one VPN connection, while a proxy lets you pick the country or city per browser or per profile. Use one at a time, and turn the VPN off to use a ProxyField proxy.
Can I use a SOCKS5 proxy with a password in Brave?
No. Brave, like other Chromium browsers, doesn't send SOCKS5 credentials. Use an HTTP proxy with a username and password, or SOCKS5 with your IP on the allowlist and the port you set up in the dashboard.
Do Chrome proxy extensions work in Brave?
Yes. Brave installs extensions from the Chrome Web Store, so proxy managers such as ZeroOmega and FoxyProxy work as in Chrome. Keep one proxy extension enabled at a time.
Does Brave block WebRTC by default?
Brave has a WebRTC IP handling policy under Settings → Privacy and security. To keep WebRTC on the proxy, choose Disable non-proxied UDP, then run a WebRTC leak test.
What is the best proxy browser for automation?
For scripts, use Chromium or Firefox driven by Playwright, Puppeteer or Selenium, each of which takes a proxy with a login in code. For many accounts handled by hand, an antidetect browser gives each profile its own proxy.
Do ProxyField proxies work in a web browser?
Yes, in every browser: enter the gateway gate.proxyfield.io, port 7000 and your login, or allowlist your IP and use the port you set up in the dashboard. Residential proxies cost from $1.95/GB, and you start with the Easy Trial: 1 GB for $2.95.
How do I set up a proxy with a login in Brave or Vivaldi, since they just open the system proxy settings?
Enter gate.proxyfield.io and port 7000 in the system proxy settings they open, then open any page: Brave or Vivaldi shows a sign-in box for your username, such as <login>-country-us-city-new_york, and your password, because the Windows proxy form has no username field. On a Mac, turn on Proxy server requires password on the Proxies tab and enter the login there. To skip the box, use a proxy extension that stores the login, or add your IP to the allowlist and use the port you set up in the dashboard.