How to check the proxy IP of the browser

When browsing the Internet, many people may use a proxy IP to protect privacy. It is very important to know how to check the proxy IP currently used by the browser. This article will introduce several simple ways to check the proxy IP of the browser.

1. Check the browser settings

Different browsers have different setting interfaces. You can view the proxy settings by following the steps below:

1.1 Chrome browser

1. Open the Chrome browser and click the "three dots" icon in the upper right corner.

2. Select "Settings", then scroll down and click "Advanced".

3. In the "System" section, click "Open the computer's proxy settings".

4. Depending on your operating system, you will see the current proxy settings, including the proxy IP and port.

1.2 Firefox browser

1. Open the Firefox browser and click the "three horizontal lines" icon in the upper right corner.

2. Select "Options" or "Settings".

3. In the left menu, click "Network Settings".

4. In the pop-up window, you can view the current proxy configuration, including the proxy IP and port.

1.3 Edge browser

1. Open Edge browser and click the "three dots" icon in the upper right corner.

2. Select "Settings" and then click "View advanced settings".

3. In the "Proxy" section, click "Open proxy settings".

4. You will see the current proxy settings, including the proxy IP and port.

2. Use online tools

In addition to browser settings, you can also use some online tools to view the current proxy IP. Here are the steps to use online tools:

1. Open the browser and visit an IP detection website. These websites usually show the IP address you are currently using.

2. If you are using a proxy IP, you will see that the displayed IP address is different from your real IP address.

3. Some websites also provide detailed information such as proxy type and location.

3. Use command line tools

For some more advanced users, you can use command line tools to check proxy settings:

3.1 Windows system

1. Press the "Win + R" key combination, enter "cmd" and press Enter to open the command prompt.

2. Enter the following command and press Enter:

netsh winhttp show proxy

3. You will see the current proxy settings, including the proxy IP and port.

3.2 macOS system

1. Open the "Terminal" application.

2. Enter the following command and press Enter:

scutil --proxy

3. You will see the current proxy settings.

4. Summary

You can view the browser's proxy IP by checking the browser's settings, using online tools, or command line tools. Knowing the current proxy IP is very important for protecting privacy and ensuring network security. Mastering these methods will help you better manage and use proxy IP.