# MacOS

**MacOS** is the computer operating system (OS) for Apple desktops and laptops.

Follow this guide to see how to configure macOS with Oxylabs [**Dedicated ISP Proxies**](broken://pages/De552zzKIXowZzp8bsTM) purchased via self-service.

**Step 1.** Click on the **Apple icon** in the top left corner and open **System Preferences**.

<figure><img src="/files/CINpcb8MerUW27xkyOVU" alt="MacOS System preferences"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Step 2.** After opening **System Preferences**, select the **Network** panel icon.

<figure><img src="/files/d4P7QPOG5TFFUvoOq7kM" alt="MacOS Network"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Step 3.** Choose the **Wi-Fi network** you want to configure and click **Advanced** in the bottom-right corner.

<figure><img src="/files/uLOWQRt5pByBaxy6Ga1n" alt="MacOS Advanced WiFi Settings"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Step 4.** Click on the **Proxies** tab and then select the protocol to use:

* `Web Proxy (HTTP)`
* `Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS)`
* `SOCKS Proxy`

<figure><img src="/files/86FiVXKVRLytkFnV8ePT" alt="Web Proxy HTTP"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Step 5.** Under server settings, input your proxy details:

**Proxy host:** `disp.oxylabs.io`

**Proxy port:** `8001`

{% hint style="success" %}
You will need to choose the port assigned to an IP address from the purchased [**proxy list**](broken://pages/OMntz0sJmAsqbMdiwI3C)**,** which you can find on the Oxylabs dashboard. The `8001` port will pick the first IP address from your list for all requests.

Use port `8000` for automatic [proxy IP rotation](broken://pages/elMbZl82Jnuk1kqhQFBA).
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/nTuIXNeLfC6mJZh4f3pA" alt="MacOS Web Proxy Server"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Step 7.** Check the **Proxy server requires a password** box and type in your Oxylabs proxy user credentials:

**Username:** `user-USERNAME`

**Password:** `PASSWORD`

{% hint style="warning" %}
Don't forget to add the `user-` part to your username.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/lhIlPKuHGZX8HBc6Xngk" alt="MacOS Proxy server login"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

After everything is set up, click **OK** to confirm and **Apply** to activate the settings.&#x20;

This is it, you’re using a proxy now.&#x20;

Find the original MacOS integration blog post [here](https://oxylabs.io/resources/integrations/mac).


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