Currently, Brave requires users to change proxy settings system-wide, which affects all applications and services running on the system. In contrast, Firefox offers a more granular approach by allowing users to configure proxy settings specifically for the browser. This per-browser proxy configuration is particularly useful for users who need to route their browser traffic through a proxy without impacting other applications.
The benefits of implementing a per-browser proxy configuration in Brave include:
Enhanced Flexibility: Users can selectively route browser traffic through a proxy without affecting other applications on their system.
Improved Privacy and Security: Users can enhance their browsing privacy and security by using different proxy settings for their browser.
Ease of Use: It simplifies the process for users who frequently switch between different network environments or proxies.
I believe this feature would make Brave more versatile and user-friendly, catering to a broader audience with diverse needs. Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to seeing this feature in future updates.
Agreed - this definitely should be something defined per browser and not be forced to use the global Windows proxy settings.
Very poor/lazy design. Just let us specify the proxy settings in the browser like the good old days, or give the choice to override the Windows proxy settings and use custom settings.
If you want to configure a proxy per browser in Brave, a simple solution is to use browser extensions that allow custom proxy settings. For a more seamless experience, especially if you’re looking for a stable connection across multiple sessions, sticky datacenter proxies are a great option. They maintain the same IP address, which can be really useful for tasks requiring consistent access to the same site. Look for proxy providers that offer easy integration with your browser to keep things smooth and straightforward.
Looks like an ad, and I want to use my own internal proxy server, not pay $25/mo for someone else’s. I already pay $3/mo for a VPN that lets me use their proxy if I want.
@resuevarb yeah, I’m assuming they are one of these AI bots that are starting to go around. I keep seeing them (bots) appear in a lot of places. They try to reply to stuff as if they are answering questions, but then always put in some random link to an external site. Speaking of, I edited to remove the link.
Heavy vote here! My usecase is that medium.com is not available in my country and I am not allowed to install VPN software on work laptop, so whenever I want to read medium article about some programming stuff I have to open it in FF, which has multi-account containers feature where I can setup proxy even per tab.