Getting started with Browser extension

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Quick Start

1

Set up an active zone in your account

To start using the extension, you need at least one active zone in your Bright Data account.

• Check your existing zones on the My Proxies page.
• If you don’t have a zone yet, click Create Proxy to create a new zone.

For detailed instructions on creating zones, see our guides for Datacenter, ISP, and Residential.

2

Select your active zone

In the extension, select the zone you want to use from the dropdown.

3

Install SSL certificate for Residential zones (if required)

If you select a Residential zone and see the message “Certificate or approved KYC are required to use residential zone”, you need to install our SSL certificate in Chrome.

• Follow the Chrome certificate installation guide.
• To learn more about Residential network access modes, see the Residential access guide.

4

Select country and city

Choose the country and, if available, the city you want to use for your zone.

City-level targeting is only available for Residential zones.For setup instructions, see How to enable city selection.

5

Turn on the proxy

Turn on the proxy in the extension to start browsing with your selected zone.

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How to enable city selection

1. In your Control Panel, go to the My Proxies page
2. Open the Residential zone where you want to enable city selection.

3. Under Geolocation targeting, choose City.

4. Save your changes.