How to Use Toolip on macOS

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Why Use Toolip on macOS?

Adding Toolip proxies to your Mac’s network settings provides:

• Enhanced Privacy: Keep your real IP hidden and your online activities more secure.

• Geo-Access Flexibility: Connect through different regions to access location-specific content.

• Stable, Anonymous Connections: Reduce detection risks and maintain reliable browsing sessions across various applications, not just your browser.

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Setting Up Toolip on macOS

Step 0. Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

1. Toolip Proxy Credentials:

• Log in to your Toolip dashboard to find your Host, Port, Username, and Password.

• Identify whether you have HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS5 proxies.

2. A macOS device running a recent macOS version (the instructions below apply generally to macOS 10.12 Sierra and later).

Step 1. Open Network Preferences

1. Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen.

2. Select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions).

3. Choose Network and select the network connection you want to configure (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

Step 2. Go to Advanced Settings

1. Click the “Details…” button in the top-right corner of the Network pane.

2. In the new window, select the Proxies tab at the bottom.

Step 3. Choose Your Proxy Type

Check the box next to the proxy protocol you need to configure. For Toolip’s HTTP or HTTPS proxies, select Web Proxy (HTTP) or Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS). For SOCKS proxies, select SOCKS Proxy.

Step 4. Enter Toolip Proxy Details

1. Server: Input the Toolip host (e.g., proxy.toolip.io).

2. Port: Enter the port number from your Toolip dashboard.

3. Toggle Authentication: Check the option “Proxy server requires password” (or a similar setting) to enable credential fields.

4. Username and Password: Provide your Toolip proxy credentials. If you need a country-specific exit node, append -country-XX to your username (e.g., your-username-country-US for a US-based proxy).

5. Click OK to close the settings window.

Step 5. Test Your Proxy Connection

1. Open Safari, Chrome, or another browser on your Mac.

2. Go to httpbin.org/ip to check your IP address.

3. Confirm that the displayed IP matches your Toolip proxy’s IP. If so, your Mac is now routing traffic through the Toolip proxy.

With Toolip proxies integrated into your macOS network settings, you can enjoy more secure, private, and flexible browsing across all your applications. Explore geo-restricted content, protect your identity, and enhance reliability—on your Mac, Toolip makes it easy to stay ahead!