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How To Set Up a Residential Proxy in the SwitchyOmega Extension

Find out how to set up a proxy in SwitchyOmega.

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What is SwitchyOmega?

SwitchyOmega (ZeroOmega) is a browser proxy manager that lets you control and switch proxy settings directly from your browser. It allows you to define multiple proxy profiles, apply rules based on domains or URLs, and route traffic through different proxies without touching system settings. Instead of automating rotation, it focuses on fast manual or rule-based switching, making it handy for testing, debugging, and lightweight scraping setups.

Since January 2025, the original SwitchyOmega project is no longer maintained and cannot be found on the Chrome Web Store. However, a community-supported alternative exists, ZeroOmega, which retains all features of SwitchyOmega.

Why residential proxies?

A residential proxy serves as a mediator, allowing users to get an IP address from an authentic desktop or mobile device connected to a local network. Due to its origin, residential proxies are a perfect match for overcoming geo-restrictions, bypassing CAPTCHAs, managing multiple accounts, and conducting web testing.

Decodo offers top-notch residential proxies with an extensive IP pool of over 55M IPs across 195+ locations. With an unparalleled response rate, clocking in at under 0.5 seconds, a success rate of 99.68%, and an affordable entry point with Pay As You Go, Decodo is an excellent deal for hustlers and fast-growing companies.

Set up Decodo proxies with SwitchyOmega

To start using Decodo's residential proxies with SwitchyOmega, follow the steps below.

Get residential proxies

Log in to your Decodo dashboard, find residential proxies by choosing Residential under the Residential column on the left panel, and select a plan that suits your needs. Then, open the Proxy setup tab and copy the username and password. Save it, as you'll need to use it later.

Install SwitchyOmega

Download and install the SwitchyOmega (ZeroOmega) extension from:

Configuration

The following configuration process is demonstrated on the Chrome browser:

Find the Proxy SwitchyOmega 3 (ZeroOmega) extension, right-click, and select Options.

2. Click New profile… in the PROFILES tab.

3. In the pop-up window, under Profile name, write down any name you prefer. Select the Proxy Profile option and click Create.

4. In the newly created profile, you'll see a Proxy servers table. Under the Protocol column, select HTTP from the dropdown options.

5. Enter the Server and Port of your proxy server. You can get these from the Decodo dashboard.

6. Click the lock icon to enter your authentication details. A pop-up window will open, where you'll need to enter your username and password (also found on the dashboard). Once finished, Save changes.

7. Finally, click Apply changes under ACTIONS.

8. Your profile will now appear when clicking the SwitchyOmega extension icon. When selected, your browser will route all connections through the proxy.

9. Check your connection by visiting an IP checker website with the profile selected.

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