Chrome Proxy Setup
Browser ExtensionsBy ProxyPanel Engineering Team
Updated Feb 25, 2026Chrome Proxy Setup
Chrome uses the system proxy settings by default. Here's how to configure it.
Using System Proxy
- Configure your system proxy settings (see Windows or macOS guides)
- Chrome will automatically use the system proxy
Using SwitchyOmega Extension
For more control, install the SwitchyOmega extension:
- Install SwitchyOmega from the Chrome Web Store
- Click the extension icon > Options
- Create a new profile
- Set the protocol to SOCKS5 or HTTP
- Enter your proxy host and port
- Go to the Authentication tab and enter your API key
- Click Apply Changes
- Select your new profile from the extension icon
See our detailed SwitchyOmega guide for more information.