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What is a proxy extension or proxy add-on?


Asked by Lochlan Stephens on Dec 10, 2021 FAQ



A proxy extension (sometimes incorrectly called a VPN extension) is a browser extension (or add-on) that configures a proxy (most of the time an HTTP proxy) to the browser. The primary role of a proxy extension is to provide an easy to use user interface to set up a proxy for your browser .
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The primary role of a proxy extension is to provide an easy to use user interface to set up a proxy for your browser. Additionally, such an extension may protect you from different types of IP leaks (including WebRTC leaks ), check your proxy connection, re-connect in case of a connection failure, use specific proxies for certain websites.
Thereof, While there are many proxy extensions available for both Google Chrome and Firefox, the number of options available for other browsers such as Opera and Microsoft Edge are more limited. If you want to use a proxy extension on a mobile web browser, your options are even more limited.
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This add-on supports PAC proxy as well. Moreover you can white-list any domain or website through toolbar popup UI. In order to white-list a domain, please add the desired domain to the bypass area in toolbar popup. For example, to white-list - https://www.foobar.com - please add - *foobar.com - to the filed.
Additionally,
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