SwitchyOmega is an easy-to-use Chrome and Firefox browser extension that allows you to manage proxy settings efficiently. In this guide, you’ll learn how Proxy Switchy works and how to configure this tool on your device.
How to Set Up SwitchyOmega in Less Than a Minute
Ready to improve your proxy experience? Here is how to configure the SwitchyOmega extension:
Step 1: Download and install SwitchyOmega from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons, depending on your preferred browser.
Step 2: Once installed, click the SwitchyOmega icon (1) in your browser’s extension bar and select Options (2) to access the configuration page.
Step 3: On the Options page, click New Profile (3) on the sidebar.
Step 4: Enter the profile name (4) and select the type of profile (5) . We want to add a proxy, so we’ll use Proxy Profile. Click the Create (6) button.
Step 5: On the newly created profile, enter the proxy details, including the protocol (7) , server (8), and port (9) . If your proxy requires authentication, click the lock icon (10) .
Step 6: Add your proxy username (11) and password (12) in the appropriate fields and click the Save changes (13) button.
Step 7: Click Apply Changes (14) to save your profile.
Step 8: To start using your proxy, click the SwitchyOmega icon (15) and select it (16) from the list.
