Guide to Setting a Proxy in Safari on macOS

2. Select the Advanced tab, and within the Proxies section, click Change Settings.

In the newly opened window, you can configure proxies. However, the setup will be system-wide, which means that any other browser and application you use will be connected to the internet through the proxy server. Please refer to our macOS proxy integration guide for further steps.

How to turn off a proxy in Safari

1. Navigate to the proxy configuration window to change the settings, as shown in the above guide.

2. Open the Proxies tab and uncheck any checkbox. Then click OK in the lower right corner.

3. In the Network window, click Apply, and then you can close the settings entirely. 

Why Safari can't connect to a proxy server

Most commonly, the reason is that the proxy server settings were set up incorrectly. Follow our macOS proxy integration guide to configure Oxylabs proxies properly.

Another reason could be that, coincidentally, you have lost the internet connection. Disable the proxy to eliminate it as a cause, and check your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.

If you still can’t connect your proxy, don’t hesitate to contact us via live chat or send us an email.

Wrapping up

As mentioned previously, the Safari browser doesn’t support proxies. You have to configure the proxy on your Mac operating system to be able to use it with Safari. Although this is less than ideal, other solutions are available to enjoy the benefits of proxy servers, specifically on your chosen application. Check out our integrations page to find out more.

If you have any questions or need immediate assistance, please feel free to get in touch with us.

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