How to Set Up a Proxy in Safari Browser
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Safari's proxy settings
Safari works differently from most browsers. It doesn't have its own standalone proxy configuration, instead acting as a native interface to macOS networking.
When you configure residential proxies for Safari, you're updating system-wide network settings on your Mac. As a result, your proxy connection applies to Safari as well as other applications that rely on the same network setup.
Configuration requirements
Before getting started, make sure you have:
- A Mac running macOS
- Safari browser installed
- Decodo proxy credentials: host, port, username, and password
Step-by-step Safari proxy setup
Since Safari relies on system level settings, the process closely follows macOS network configuration, with Safari acting as the entry point.
Step 1: Get your proxy credentials
Start by collecting our Decodo proxy details:
- Log in to the Decodo dashboard.
- Navigate to Residential and select the Proxy setup tab.
- Choose your target location and other parameters.
- Copy the required credentials: proxy address, port, username, and password.
Step 2: Access Network Settings via Safari
Safari provides a direct shortcut to macOS proxy settings:
- Open Safari.
- In the menu bar, click Safari > Settings or Preferences.
- Open the Advanced tab.
- Next to Proxies, click Change Settings...
This shortcut opens your Mac's Network settings.
Step 3: Configure the proxy protocol
Here you define which traffic Safari routes through the proxy:
- In the Network window, select Proxies.
- Turn Web Proxy (HTTP) on.
- Turn Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS) on.
Enabling both is required for modern websites to load correctly in Safari.
Step 4: Enter connection details
Now add your Decodo proxy credentials:
- In the Server field, enter gate.decodo.com.
- In the Port field, enter 7000 (for rotating session type).
- Enable Proxy server requires password.
- Enter your Decodo username and password.
- Click OK to save the settings.
Step 5: Verify the setup in Safari
Finish by confirming the connection is active:
- Close the settings window and return to Safari.
- Refresh the page. macOS may prompt you to confirm your credentials.
- Visit https://ip.decodo.com in Safari and check that the displayed IP matches your selected location.
Troubleshooting Safari connection issues
See how you can easily fix some of the common Safari errors.
"Safari cannot open the page" error
This issue usually occurs when only the HTTP proxy is enabled and HTTPS is left off. Most modern websites require secure HTTPS connections. Make sure Web Proxy (HTTP) and Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS) are both turned on in the proxy settings.
Repeated password prompt
Safari integrates closely with iCloud Keychain. If macOS keeps asking for your proxy password, an outdated or corrupted Keychain entry may be causing the loop. Open Keychain Access, search for the proxy entry, delete it, then re-enter your credentials in the proxy settings to create a fresh save.
Slow loading speeds
Safari’s built-in privacy features, such as Intelligent Tracking Prevention, can occasionally increase latency when used with proxies. If you notice unstable connections or slow loading, check that iCloud Private Relay or similar relay features are disabled, as they can interfere with proxy traffic.
Why use Decodo residential proxies with Safari
Employ proxies to improve your success with ad verification, online privacy, accessing geo-blocked websites, and more.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I set a proxy only for Safari?
Since Safari uses the macOS system settings, any proxy you configure will affect the entire operating system (including applications like Mail, Spotify, etc.). If you need to use proxies only on the browser, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox with a specialized extension.
Does Safari support SOCKS5?
Yes, macOS supports SOCKS proxies, but Safari is optimized for HTTP(S) web traffic. While you can enable the SOCKS proxy in the settings, authentication support is limited. We recommend Firefox for reliable SOCKS5 browsing.
Does iCloud Private Relay interfere with proxies?
Yes, iCloud Private Relay is essentially Apple's own proxy. If both are enabled, they may conflict. We recommend disabling Private Relay (System Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Private Relay) when using a custom residential proxy.
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