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# Google Chrome (SwitchyOmega 3 ZeroOmega extension)

> Set up a NodeMaven proxy in Google Chrome with the SwitchyOmega 3 ZeroOmega extension.

This guide shows how to set up a NodeMaven proxy in Google Chrome using the SwitchyOmega 3 ZeroOmega extension.

## Set up SwitchyOmega in Chrome

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the extension">
    Install the [SwitchyOmega extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/proxy-switchyomega/padekgcemlokbadohgkifijomclgjgif) from the Chrome Web Store.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/yvkc0rpk/1676841799/0dd3c75bbca4f5c3ee560bba7367/image.png" alt="SwitchyOmega extension listing in the Chrome Web Store" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Options">
    Open SwitchyOmega 3 and choose **Options**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/yvkc0rpk/1676842790/2c45edf75ea5348d2643f7787a7f/image.png" alt="SwitchyOmega 3 menu with the Options entry" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a new profile">
    Click the **New profile** button.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/yvkc0rpk/1676843169/a0ccb7244a9c7cfcfed2668cc4ab/image.png" alt="SwitchyOmega options page with the New profile button" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name the profile">
    Give the profile a name, select the **Proxy Profile** option, and click **Create**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1121919485/87fdfcd96f412fba8160d597/Switchy5.png" alt="New profile dialog with Proxy Profile selected" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the proxy server">
    Select the **HTTP** protocol, fill in server `gate.nodemaven.com` and port `8080`, then click the **lock** icon on the right.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1121920400/26e17b1a6a765f504a900927/Switchy6.png" alt="SwitchyOmega proxy profile with HTTP protocol, server and port filled in" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your credentials">
    Fill in your NodeMaven [username and password](/residential-mobile/authentication) and click **Save changes**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1121923419/f4c0e0641747b6bc7b0bef09/Switchy7.png" alt="SwitchyOmega authentication dialog with username and password fields" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply changes">
    Click **Apply Changes** to save the SwitchyOmega profile.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/yvkc0rpk/1676844654/4fef175f061eba63f333f1c01e17/image.png" alt="SwitchyOmega options page with the Apply Changes button" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate the profile">
    Click the SwitchyOmega 3 icon and choose the profile you created. Once the profile is selected, your proxies are enabled.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1121929108/2ba5ece565b04709fa674cd3/Switchy9.png" alt="SwitchyOmega icon menu with the created profile selected" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check your IP">
    Your NodeMaven proxy is set up. Check the IP address you are browsing from with [MaxMind](https://www.maxmind.com/en/locate-my-ip-address), or follow [Test your proxies](/quickstart/test-your-proxies).
  </Step>
</Steps>


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