How to Use Oculus Proxies on macOS

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Benefits of Using Oculus Proxies on macOS

Integrating Oculus Proxies into your macOS network setup allows you to:

• Safeguard Your Privacy: Mask your real IP address to keep your activities secure and anonymous.

• Access Region-Specific Content: Route your connection through different countries to unlock geo-restricted websites and services.

• Reliable Connections: Maintain uninterrupted and anonymous browsing across all macOS applications, not just your web browser.

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What You Need

Before proceeding, make sure you have:

1. Oculus Proxy Credentials:

   • Retrieve your Host, Port, Username, and Password from your Oculus Dashboard.

   • Confirm whether your proxy uses HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS5.

2. A macOS Device:

   • These instructions are applicable to macOS 10.12 Sierra and newer versions.

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Steps to Configure Oculus Proxies on macOS

Step 1: Open Network Settings

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

2. Choose System Settings (or System Preferences if you’re using an older macOS version).

3. In the Network section, click the connection you want to configure (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

Step 2: Access Advanced Options

1. Click Details… (or Advanced…) in the bottom-right corner of the Network window.

2. A new window will appear. Select the Proxies tab from the menu on the left.

Step 3: Select the Proxy Type

In the Proxies tab, check the box next to the type of proxy you want to configure:

• Select Web Proxy (HTTP) or Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS) for HTTP/HTTPS proxies.

• Select SOCKS Proxy for SOCKS5.

Step 4: Enter Oculus Proxy Details

1. Server: Type the Oculus Proxy Host (e.g., proxy.oculus-proxy.com).

2. Port: Input the port number available in your Oculus Dashboard.

3. Enable Authentication: Check “Proxy server requires password” to display the Username and Password fields.

4. Username and Password: Provide your Oculus Proxy login credentials. For a region-specific proxy, append -country-XX to your username (e.g., your-username-country-US for a US proxy).

5. Click OK to save the settings.

Step 5: Verify Your Proxy Configuration

1. Open a browser such as Safari or Chrome on your macOS device.

2. Visit httpbin.org/ip to confirm your IP address.

3. If the displayed IP matches the one assigned by your Oculus Proxy, your traffic is now routed securely through the proxy.

Ready to Browse Safely! Congratulations! You’ve successfully configured Oculus Proxies on your macOS device.