> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://floppydata.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Browser & Extension Setup

Learn how to set up Floppydata proxies in your browser or antidetect browser for anonymous browsing, multi-accounting, and bypassing geo-restrictions.

<Note>
  **For non-developers:** This guide is for users who want to use proxies in browsers, extensions, or antidetect browsers — no programming knowledge required!
</Note>

## What you'll need

Before starting, make sure you have:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Floppydata account">
    [Sign up](https://app.floppydata.com/register) if you don't have one
  </Step>

  <Step title="Your proxy credentials">
    Find them in [Dashboard → Settings](https://app.floppydata.com/settings):

    * Username: `user123`
    * Password: `your_password`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Proxy connection details">
    * **Server/Host**: `geo.g-w.info`
    * **Port**: `10080` (HTTP) or `10800` (SOCKS5)
    * **Type**: HTTP or SOCKS5
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Quick setup options

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Regular Browsers" icon="globe" href="#regular-browsers">
    Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  </Card>

  <Card title="Antidetect Browsers" icon="mask" href="#antidetect-browsers">
    Multi-account management tools
  </Card>

  <Card title="Browser Extensions" icon="puzzle-piece" href="#browser-extensions">
    FoxyProxy, SwitchyOmega
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Regular browsers

### Chrome / Edge

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Windows">
    **Option 1: Using system proxy settings**

    1. Open Windows Settings → **Network & Internet** → **Proxy**
    2. Under "Manual proxy setup", toggle **On**
    3. Enter proxy details:
       * **Address**: `geo.g-w.info`
       * **Port**: `10080`
    4. Click **Save**

    **Option 2: Using Chrome extension**

    See [Browser Extensions](#browser-extensions) section below
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="macOS">
    1. Open **System Preferences** → **Network**
    2. Select your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
    3. Click **Advanced** → **Proxies** tab
    4. Check **Web Proxy (HTTP)** and/or **Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS)**
    5. Enter:
       * **Server**: `geo.g-w.info`
       * **Port**: `10080`
       * **Username**: Your Floppydata username
       * **Password**: Your Floppydata password
    6. Click **OK** → **Apply**
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Warning>
  **Authentication in Chrome/Edge system proxy:** Windows/Mac system proxies don't always prompt for authentication. If you get "407 Proxy Authentication Required" errors, use a browser extension instead (see below).
</Warning>

### Firefox

Firefox has built-in proxy settings with authentication support:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Menu (≡) → **Settings** → **General**

    Scroll down to **Network Settings** → Click **Settings...**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure proxy">
    Select **Manual proxy configuration**

    Enter:

    * **HTTP Proxy**: `geo.g-w.info`
    * **Port**: `10080`
    * Check **"Also use this proxy for HTTPS"**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test connection">
    Click **OK** and visit [http://ip-api.com](http://ip-api.com)

    Firefox will prompt for username and password — enter your Floppydata credentials
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Smart Parameters in Firefox:** When Firefox prompts for username, you can add Smart Parameters:

  ```text theme={null}
  user123-type-residential-country-US-session-firefox01
  ```
</Tip>

### Safari (macOS)

Safari uses system proxy settings:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Network Settings">
    **System Preferences** → **Network**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure proxy">
    1. Select your connection (Wi-Fi/Ethernet)
    2. Click **Advanced** → **Proxies**
    3. Check **Web Proxy (HTTP)**
    4. Enter:
       * **Server**: `geo.g-w.info`
       * **Port**: `10080`
       * **Username**: Your username
       * **Password**: Your password
    5. Click **OK** → **Apply**
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Antidetect browsers

Antidetect browsers are designed for multi-accounting and managing multiple browser profiles with different fingerprints and proxies.

### Dolphin Anty

**Popular for:** E-commerce, social media, traffic arbitrage

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create new profile">
    Click **"New Profile"** in Dolphin Anty
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure proxy">
    In the profile creation window:

    1. Go to **Proxy** section
    2. Select proxy type: **HTTP** or **SOCKS5**
    3. Enter:
       * **Host**: `geo.g-w.info`
       * **Port**: `10080` (HTTP) or `10800` (SOCKS5)
       * **Login**: `user123-type-residential-country-US-session-profile01`
       * **Password**: Your password
    4. Click **Check Proxy** to test
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and launch">
    Click **"Create"** and launch the profile

    Each profile can have different proxy settings!
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Pro tip:** Use unique session IDs for each profile:

  * Profile 1: `user123-type-residential-country-US-session-profile01`
  * Profile 2: `user123-type-residential-country-US-session-profile02` This gives each profile a different IP address.
</Tip>

### AdsPower

**Popular for:** Facebook ads, TikTok, Amazon

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open profile settings">
    Click **"New Profile"** or edit existing profile
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure proxy">
    Under **Proxy Settings**:

    1. Proxy Type: **HTTP** or **SOCKS5**
    2. Proxy Host: `geo.g-w.info`
    3. Proxy Port: `10080` or `10800`
    4. Proxy Account: Your username with Smart Parameters
    5. Proxy Password: Your password
    6. Click **Test Proxy**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save profile">
    Click **OK** to save
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Multilogin

**Popular for:** Professional multi-accounting, high-security needs

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create browser profile">
    Click **"Create New Profile"**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up proxy">
    In **Connection** tab:

    1. Connection Type: **Proxy**
    2. Proxy Type: **HTTP** or **SOCKS5**
    3. Host: `geo.g-w.info`
    4. Port: `10080` or `10800`
    5. Username: `user123-type-residential-country-US`
    6. Password: Your password
    7. Click **Test Connection**
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Octo Browser

**Popular for:** Affiliate marketing, dropshipping

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create profile">
    Click **"Add Profile"**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Proxy configuration">
    Scroll to **Proxy** section:

    1. Add New Proxy
    2. Type: **HTTP** or **SOCKS5**
    3. Address: `geo.g-w.info:10080`
    4. Login: Your username
    5. Password: Your password
    6. Click **Check**
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Gologin

**Popular for:** Crypto, betting, social media

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create profile">
    Click **"Create Profile"**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add proxy">
    Under **Proxy**:

    1. Protocol: **HTTP** or **SOCKS5**
    2. Host: `geo.g-w.info`
    3. Port: `10080` or `10800`
    4. Login: Your username (can include Smart Parameters)
    5. Password: Your password
    6. Click **Check Proxy**
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Undetectable

**Popular for:** Amazon, eBay, e-commerce

<Steps>
  <Step title="Profile setup">
    Create new profile → **Proxy** tab
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter details">
    * Type: **HTTP** or **SOCKS5**
    * Address: `geo.g-w.info`
    * Port: `10080` or `10800`
    * Username: Your username
    * Password: Your password
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Browser extensions

Extensions make it easy to switch proxies on/off without changing system settings.

### FoxyProxy (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)

**Most popular proxy extension**

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install extension">
    * [Chrome Web Store](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/foxyproxy)
    * [Firefox Add-ons](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/foxyproxy-standard/)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add proxy">
    1. Click FoxyProxy icon → **Options**
    2. Click **Add** (new proxy)
    3. Enter:
       * **Title**: Floppydata US
       * **Type**: HTTP or SOCKS5
       * **Hostname**: `geo.g-w.info`
       * **Port**: `10080` or `10800`
       * **Username**: `user123-type-residential-country-US`
       * **Password**: Your password
    4. Click **Save**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate proxy">
    Click FoxyProxy icon → Select your proxy

    The icon will turn colored when proxy is active
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Create multiple proxies** for different locations:

  * Floppydata US: `user123-type-residential-country-US`
  * Floppydata UK: `user123-type-residential-country-GB`
  * Floppydata Mobile: `user123-type-mobile-country-US`
</Tip>

### Proxy SwitchyOmega (Chrome, Edge)

**Advanced proxy management**

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install">
    [Chrome Web Store](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/proxy-switchyomega)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create profile">
    1. Click extension icon → **Options**
    2. Click **New Profile** → Name it "Floppydata"
    3. Select **Proxy Profile**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure">
    Under your new profile:

    * Protocol: **HTTP** or **SOCKS5**
    * Server: `geo.g-w.info`
    * Port: `10080` or `10800`
    * Authentication: **Enable**
    * Username: Your username
    * Password: Your password

    Click **Apply Changes**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use proxy">
    Click extension icon → Select "Floppydata" profile
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Mobile devices

### iOS (iPhone/iPad)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Wi-Fi settings">
    **Settings** → **Wi-Fi** → Tap (i) next to your network
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure proxy">
    Scroll to **HTTP PROXY** section:

    1. Tap **Configure Proxy** → **Manual**
    2. Enter:
       * **Server**: `geo.g-w.info`
       * **Port**: `10080`
       * **Authentication**: ON
       * **Username**: Your username
       * **Password**: Your password
    3. Tap **Save**
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  iOS system proxy applies to Safari and most apps
</Note>

### Android

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Wi-Fi settings">
    **Settings** → **Network & Internet** → **Wi-Fi**

    Long-press your connected network → **Modify Network**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Show advanced options">
    Tap **Advanced Options**

    Set **Proxy** to **Manual**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter details">
    * **Proxy hostname**: `geo.g-w.info`
    * **Proxy port**: `10080`

    Tap **Save**
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Android system proxy doesn't support authentication natively. For authenticated proxies, use apps like:

  * **Drony** (Play Store)
  * **ProxyDroid** (Play Store)
  * **SocksDroid** (for SOCKS5)
</Warning>

## Testing your proxy

After setup, verify your proxy is working:

### Quick test websites

Visit these sites to check your proxy IP:

* [**https://ipinfo.io**](https://ipinfo.io) — Shows your IP and location
* [**https://ip-api.com**](https://ip-api.com) — Detailed geo info
* [**https://whoer.net**](https://whoer.net) — IP and anonymity check
* [**https://browserleaks.com**](https://browserleaks.com) — Full privacy check

<Check>
  **What to verify:**

  * IP address is different from your real IP
  * Location matches your proxy country
  * No DNS leaks
  * WebRTC not leaking real IP
</Check>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Proxy not connecting" icon="plug">
    **Check:**

    1. Credentials are correct (copy fresh from dashboard)
    2. Port is correct: `10080` (HTTP) or `10800` (SOCKS5)
    3. Host is exactly: `geo.g-w.info` (not .com)
    4. No extra spaces in username/password

    **Test:**

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -x http://USERNAME:PASSWORD@geo.g-w.info:10080 http://ip-api.com/json
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="407 Authentication error" icon="key">
    **Causes:**

    * Wrong username or password
    * Special characters not encoded
    * Extra spaces

    **Solutions:**

    1. Copy credentials again from dashboard
    2. Remove any spaces before/after
    3. Try resetting password in dashboard
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Slow connection" icon="gauge">
    **Try:**

    1. Switch proxy type: Datacenter is fastest
       * `user123-type-datacenter-country-US`
    2. Choose closer location to your target
    3. Check if target website is slow (not proxy issue)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="IP keeps changing" icon="arrows-rotate">
    **Cause:** You're not using a session parameter

    **Solution:** Add session to keep same IP:

    ```text theme={null}
    user123-type-residential-country-US-session-stable01
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Website detects proxy" icon="eye">
    **Try:**

    1. Use Mobile proxies (highest trust)
       * `user123-type-mobile-country-US`
    2. Use residential instead of datacenter
    3. Add realistic user agent in browser
    4. Consider Web Data for heavily protected sites
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Best practices

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="For multi-accounting" icon="users">
    * Use separate session ID per account
    * Never share proxies between linked accounts
    * Use Static ISP for important accounts (Facebook ads, Amazon)
    * Stay consistent (don't change countries)
  </Card>

  <Card title="For privacy" icon="lock">
    * Use residential proxies (look like real users)
    * Enable rotation for different IP each time
    * Check for DNS/WebRTC leaks
    * Use HTTPS websites
  </Card>

  <Card title="For social media" icon="heart">
    * Mobile proxies have highest trust
    * Use unique session per account
    * Don't switch locations frequently
    * Add realistic delays between actions
  </Card>

  <Card title="For e-commerce" icon="cart-shopping">
    * Static ISP proxies prevent account linking
    * One dedicated IP per store/account
    * Never log into multiple accounts from same IP
    * Keep proxy consistent over time
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Info>
  **For developers:** Looking for code examples? Check out [Using Proxies](/docs/proxies/using-proxies) for Python, Node.js, and framework integrations.
</Info>