MacProxy for Mac

Overview: System-wide proxy for macOS

Keeping your online activity private is increasingly challenging. MacProxy provides a straightforward way to route all network traffic through a proxy server so your IP is masked and your browsing appears anonymous across the system.

Applications and services supported

• Telnet
• FTP
• iChat
• Mail
• Firefox
• Safari

Supported proxy protocols

• SOCKS5
• SOCKS4a
• SOCKS4

Installing and configuring

After installation, MacProxy launches its main window automatically so you can begin setup immediately instead of opening the System Preferences pane. To add a proxy, open the Proxies tab, click the + button, assign a name and select the protocol you want to use. You can operate the software either from its standalone interface or via the System Preferences extension.

Features for management and monitoring

• View real-time traffic to and from the configured proxy.
• Configure and switch between multiple proxy entries with a few clicks.
• Use an iPhone as a local proxy endpoint to tunnel traffic through your mobile device.

Who should use it and limitations

MacProxy is well suited for network administrators and users who need to preserve privacy or access region-restricted sites. The app is extremely simple to use, but it would be more convenient if the developer bundled a few public proxy examples for trial purposes — you’ll need a working proxy already to get the most out of it.

Recent update

• Fixed an issue that prevented complete uninstallation.

Alternative recommendation

Suggested free alternative: µTorrent (free)