Proxy Helper is a Chrome extension that allows users to define proxy settings specifically for the Chrome browser, independent of system-wide settings. This extension provides flexibility for users who require distinct proxy configurations within their browsing environment.

Setting up Proxy Helper in Chrome:

Step 1: Install Proxy Helper

• Visit the Chrome Web Store and search for the Proxy Helper Extension.

• Click on 'Add to Chrome' for "Proxy Helper."

• When prompted, click 'Add Extension.'

Step 2: Configure the Proxy Settings

• Click on the "Proxy Helper" icon in Chrome's extension area.

• Choose the type of proxy protocol required: HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, or SOCKS5.

• Enter the 'Proxy Host' and 'Proxy Port' details for your proxy server.

• If authentication is needed, provide your 'Username' and 'Password' in the 'Authentication' section.

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Step 3: Selecting the Proxy

• Click the "Proxy Helper" icon and select "HTTP PROXY" for HTTP proxies or "SOCKS PROXY" for non-authenticated SOCKS proxies.

Verifying Proxy Success with BrowserScan:

• Check if your proxy is active by verifying if your IP address has changed.

Setting up Proxy Helper in Firefox:

• Proxy Helper extension is not available for Firefox, but a similar add-on with the same functionality can be found in the Firefox Add-ons marketplace.

Step 1: Install Proxy SwitchyOmega

• Download and install the Proxy SwitchyOmega add-on using the Firefox browser.

Step 2: Configure the Proxy Settings

• Configure the proxy server details in Switchy Omega by selecting the proxy protocol and entering the proxy host, port, username, and password.

• Click the "lock" icon to input the username and password for your proxy and then click "Save changes."

• After entering the proxy information, click the "Apply Changes" button.

Step 3: Selecting the Proxy

• Click the SwitchyOmega icon and choose the "proxy" profile to activate your configured proxy settings for web access.