Brave — is a browser that has made privacy its flagship product. It automatically blocks ads, trackers, and digital fingerprints. It serves as an excellent shield against corporate data collection.
However, this shield has a gap: Brave does not hide your IP address and location. To become truly anonymous, you need to connect a proxy.
The main peculiarity of Brave (just like Google Chrome) is that it does not have its own proxy settings menu. It uses the system settings of Windows or macOS. This means that when you change the proxy in Brave, you change it for the entire computer.
In this guide, we will break down which proxy to choose for your tasks and how to configure it through system parameters.
Part 1. Strategy: Which proxy do you need for Brave?
Brave is often used for Web3 applications and secure access to global content. The choice of proxy depends on your goal.
1. Residential proxies (ISP) — For Web3 and shopping
- What they are: IP addresses issued by home internet service providers.
- What for: Ideal for Web3 development, accessing international marketplaces, and secure online shopping.
- Why: Websites see you as a regular home user. These IP addresses provide high reliability and stable network performance.
2. Mobile proxies (4G/5G) — For social media
- What they are: Dynamic IPs from mobile carriers.
- What for: If you use Brave for professional SMM and digital marketing on Twitter (X), Discord, Reddit, or other social networks.
- Why: Mobile IPs possess a high level of trust, ensuring a stable and uninterrupted connection, as they are used by thousands of people simultaneously (CGNAT technology).
- 👉 You can read more about mobile proxies here
3. Datacenter proxies (Server) — For content
- What they are: High-speed IPs from data centers.
- What for: Accessing international media (YouTube/Netflix of other countries), optimizing streaming content, and fast file downloads.
- Plus: They are the cheapest and fastest. An excellent choice for simple web surfing via Brave.
Part 2. Data Preparation
To configure the settings, we will need proxies from a reliable provider. We recommend CyberYozh App.
After purchase, you will receive:
- IP (Host):
172.98.60.180 - Port:
58763 - Login / Password: Authorization data.
Fig. 1. Screenshot of the CyberYozh platform interface, showing the location of the data for connecting to the proxy server. The image displays fields for IP address (Host), port (Port), username (Proxy Username), and password (Proxy Password).
Part 3. Proxy Configuration (System Method)
Since Brave uses OS settings, the instructions below will change the IP address for your entire system (unless you use special extensions).
Step 1. Navigating to Settings
- Open Brave.
- Click on the "sandwich" icon (three bars) in the top right corner and select Settings.
Fig. 2. Visualization of the Brave browser interface with the settings menu highlighted.
Step 2. Searching for the Menu
There is no form for entering an IP in the Brave settings menu. Instead, there is a "link" to the Windows settings.
- Click on the magnifying glass icon (Search) on the left.
- Type into the search bar:
proxy. - You will see the item Open your computer's proxy settings. Click on it.
Fig. 3. Visualization of the search function interface in the Brave browser settings. The image shows the search field with the query "proxy settings" entered.
Step 3. Configuring in Windows
The Windows system window "Network & Internet" will open.
- Find the "Manual proxy setup" section.
- Click the "Use a proxy server" button (On).
- Fill in the fields:
- Address: Your IP (e.g.,
172.98.60.180). - Port: Your port (e.g.,
58763). - Click "Save".
Important technical nuance: When configuring through the Windows system menu, it is best to use the HTTP/HTTPS protocol. System support for SOCKS5 in Windows is poorly implemented and often requires third-party software. If you have a SOCKS5 proxy, we recommend using extensions (e.g., FoxyProxy) inside Brave rather than system settings.
Fig. 4. Windows system proxy settings window with fields for entering connection parameters, including address and port. The image shows fields for HTTP proxy configuration with the "Use a proxy server" option activated.
Step 4. Authorization
Return to the Brave window and try to open any website (e.g., google.com). The browser will immediately show a pop-up window for entering your login and password.
- Enter the Username and Password from your provider's personal account.
- Click Sign in.
Fig. 5. Proxy server authorization dialog box in the Brave browser. The image shows an authentication form with fields for entering credentials (username and password).
Part 4. Anonymity Check
Now all your computer's traffic (including Brave) goes through the proxy. Be sure to verify this. Go to whoer.net or browserleaks.com/ip.
What to look for:
- Has the IP address changed to the purchased one?
- Does the geolocation match the proxy's country?
- Are there any DNS leaks?
Fig. 6. Checking the connection to the proxy server, displaying the IP address, geolocation, and connection parameters.
If everything is in order — your Brave has become a truly private tool.
Conclusion
Setting up a proxy in Brave is essentially setting up Windows.
- For Web3 and finance, choose Residential proxies.
- For professional SMM, choose Mobile proxies.
- For accessing global content, fast Datacenter proxies will do.
You can find reliable and anonymous proxies for any task in the CyberYozh App catalog. Happy and safe surfing!