How to set up a proxy on Mozilla Firefox

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May 02, 2025

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This guide will walk you through setting up a proxy server in Firefox. A proxy enhances your online security and privacy by protecting your data and expanding your access to resources. We will show you two methods for setting up a proxy:

1. Method 1: Using the built-in Firefox settings menu — a simple way to configure basic settings without additional software
2. Method 2. Using a special add-on — for advanced management with quick server switching

These instructions are based on the English version of the browser for universality. The interface language can be changed at any time in the Firefox settings.

### Obtaining data for connecting to a proxy on the CyberYozh app
First, go to <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/proxy" target="_blank">https://app.cyberyozh.com/proxy</a>.

Find and purchase a proxy that suits your needs. Remember two important rules:

1. Each profile requires a separate proxy
2. It is best to use <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/ru/blog/how-to-choose-and-buy-proxies-on-app-cyberyozh" target="_blank">private proxies</a> — they are more reliable

After purchase, you will receive login details.

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Fig. 1. Screenshot of the CyberYozh platform interface showing the location of the proxy server connection details. The image shows the fields for the IP address (Host), port (Port), username (Proxy Username), and password (Proxy Password).

After purchasing a proxy, you will receive the connection details:

- Host: Proxy IP address
- Port: Proxy port
- Proxy Username: Login
- Proxy Password: Password

Proxy example:

- Host: 172.98.60.180
- Port: 58763
- Login: 7XbvvWautzmOZMA
- Password: xdtAof3xB7RSmUr

## Manual configuration via Firefox settings

Open your browser settings by clicking on the icon with three stripes in the upper right corner.

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Fig. 2. Mozilla Firefox browser interface with the settings menu highlighted in the upper right corner as a button with three horizontal stripes.

Scroll down to the “Network Settings” section and click “Customize.”

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Fig. 3. Firefox network settings section with the “Settings” button for configuring proxy connection settings.

Select “Manual proxy configuration.”

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Fig. 4. Firefox proxy configuration settings dialog box with the “Manual proxy configuration” option selected, allowing you to set the proxy server parameters manually.

Enter the IP address and port of your proxy. For SOCKS, specify the version (SOCKS4 or SOCKS5).

If necessary, add exceptions (sites that will work without a proxy) or disable the authorization request.

Click “OK” to save the changes.

If the login and password entry window does not appear, try restarting Firefox. In the window that appears, enter your username and password, then click “Log In.”

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Fig. 5. The proxy server authorization dialog box in Firefox, designed for entering credentials (login and password) for authentication on the proxy server.

After successful authorization of the proxy server, you can check access to Internet resources, making sure that the IP address matches the proxy. You can also check the geolocation of the proxy server and the speed of the Internet connection.

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Fig. 6. Illustration of checking proxy connection settings in Mozilla Firefox, showing the interface for verifying the success of the connection to the proxy server and checking the correctness of the network settings.

## Alternative configuration methods

Let's see how to configure a proxy through FoxyProxy Standard. You can install it as follows:

- Open the <a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/ru/firefox/addon/foxyproxy-standard" target="_blank">extension page</a> in Firefox.

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Fig. 7. Going to the Mozilla Firefox extension store

- Type FoxyProxy Standard in the search bar

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Fig. 8. Mozilla Firefox extension store user interface showing search results for “FoxyProxy Standard” with an extension card displaying the name, description, and install button.

- Click **“Add to Firefox”**
- Confirm the installation

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Fig. 9. Dialog box confirming the installation of the FoxyProxy Standard extension in the Mozilla Firefox browser with a button to add the extension and information about the permissions requested.

### **Adding a new proxy**

- Click on the FoxyProxy icon in the extension bar

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Fig. 10. Mozilla Firefox interface with the FoxyProxy extension icon displayed in the browser toolbar. The icon is located on the right side of the toolbar among other installed extensions, providing quick access to proxy connection management.

- Select **“Options”**

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Fig. 11. Context menu of the FoxyProxy Standard extension in Mozilla Firefox, showing the main proxy connection management options, including the “Options” item for accessing advanced settings.

- Go to the **“Proxies”** tab and click **“Add New Proxy”**

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Fig. 12. The FoxyProxy Standard extension settings window in Mozilla Firefox, displaying the interface for adding a new proxy connection. At the top of the window is a navigation bar with the active “Proxies” tab, below which is the “Add New Proxy” button for creating a new proxy server configuration.

- **Proxy Type:** HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, SOCKS5 (select the appropriate option)
- **IP or domain:** Enter the proxy server address (for example, **`123.45.67.89`**)
- **Port:** Specify the port (for example, **`8080`**)

If a login/password is required, check the box and enter the details.

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Fig. 13. The FoxyProxy Standard extension dialog box showing the proxy server configuration form with fields for entering the main connection parameters: proxy type, IP address/domain, port, and optional fields for authentication (login/password).

Return to the FoxyProxy main menu (icon in the extension bar) and select the desired proxy from the list.

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Fig. 14. Graphical interface of the FoxyProxy Standard extension in Mozilla Firefox, showing the drop-down menu for selecting a proxy server from the configured profiles.

Congratulations! You have successfully configured the proxy in Firefox. Now you can safely use the Internet. To better protect your data, we also recommend renting <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/reception-sms/" target="_blank">anonymous numbers for receiving SMS and activation</a>.

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