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This guide shows how to set up a NodeMaven proxy in Google Chrome using the Proxy Helper extension.

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Set up Proxy Helper

1

Install Proxy Helper

Download Proxy Helper from the Chrome Web Store, then click Add to Chrome and install the extension.
Proxy Helper listing in the Chrome Web Store with the Add to Chrome button
2

Add the host and port

After installing Proxy Helper, set up your proxy’s location and paste the Host and Port from your Proxy Setup page into the proxy’s configuration.
NodeMaven Proxy Setup page showing the host and port
SOCKS5 is not available in this extension. Select the HTTP protocol.
Proxy Helper configuration with the HTTP protocol selected
3

Add your credentials

Click the authentication tab and add your Username and Password from your Proxy Setup page. You can skip this step if your IP is whitelisted - see IP whitelist.
NodeMaven Proxy Setup page showing the username and password
Proxy Helper authentication tab with username and password fields
4

Save changes

Click Save changes. Your proxy has now been added to the extension.
Proxy Helper showing the saved proxy entry
5

Test the proxy

To test your proxy, open maxmind.com in a new tab. If MaxMind still shows your real location, click the Proxy Helper button and select the proxy.
Proxy Helper popup with the proxy selected
6

Confirm the proxy works

Your proxy should be working now. For more checks, see Test your proxies.
MaxMind showing the proxy IP location