How to Configure Proxy Settings in Firefox
Take charge of your online experience! Setting up a proxy in Firefox gives you a secure shield for your browsing—ideal for boosting privacy, bypassing limits, or handling multiple accounts with ease. Follow this guide to set up proxies and unleash the full power of Firefox.
Maintain a consistent IP throughout your browser session by using the -session parameter in your username. This is essential because BrightData proxies default to rotating IPs with each request. Learn more
New users should begin with ISP or Data Center proxies, as residential proxies are incompatible with browser integration in Immediate-Access mode .
For use-cases related to account management, use a consistent static dedicated IP for each account you are managing. dedicated ISP proxies should be used for this.
Changing Proxy Settings in Firefox
Take control of your Firefox browsing experience! Setting up proxies is easy—just follow these clear steps to get started:
Access Firefox Settings
Launch Firefox and click on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) located in the top-right corner.
From the dropdown, select Settings to access the browser’s configuration menu.
Go to Network Settings
Scroll down within the settings menu until you find the Network Settings section.
Click on Settings to open the proxy configuration window.
Set Up Proxy Configuration
In the proxy settings window, do the following:
- Select Manual proxy configuration to enable custom proxy settings.
- Provide the necessary information:
- HTTP Proxy: Input
http://brd.superproxy.io/. - Port: Enter the port number displayed in your Bright Data dashboard.
- (Optional) Enable Use this proxy server for all protocols to apply the same proxy across all connection types.
- For SOCKS proxies, select SOCKS v5 and fill in the appropriate server details.
Authenticate When Needed
When you access a website, Firefox might ask you for authentication credentials.
Enter your Username and Password from your Bright Data account when prompted.
Getting “Software is Preventing Firefox From Safely Connecting to this site” Error?
You are probably trying to access a website which is blocked by Bright Data policy. We often see this when trying to access google.com via our datacenter, ISP, residential or mobile proxies. Try a a different website ; we recommend to test your proxy connection with our test website: https://geo.brdtest.com/welcome.txt .
And that’s it! Your Firefox browser is now configured with Bright Data, opening the door to a secure and private browsing experience. Whether you’re managing accounts, running essential tasks, or simply enjoying unrestricted access to the web, you’re all set for a faster, safer, and more reliable online journey.