# macOS

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

Check this guide to see how to configure [**Residential proxies**](https://oxylabs.io/products/residential-proxy-pool) for macOS.

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

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

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

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**Step 4.** Click on the **Proxies** tab and then select **Web Proxy (HTTP)**.

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**Step 5.** Under **Web Proxy Server**, input your proxy details:

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

**Proxy port:** `7777`

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You can also use random or sticky country-specific entries. For example, if you enter `us-pr.oxylabs.io` under **Proxy host** and `10000` under **Proxy port**, you’ll acquire a US exit node. If you enter `10001` under **Proxy port**, you’ll receive the US exit node with a sticky session. You can find a complete list of country-specific random proxy entry nodes [**here**](https://developers.oxylabs.io/proxies/residential-proxies/country-specific-entry-nodes#random-proxy-entry-nodes) and a list of sticky proxy entry nodes - [**here**](https://developers.oxylabs.io/proxies/residential-proxies/country-specific-entry-nodes#sticky-proxy-entry-nodes).
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**Step 7.** Check the **Proxy server requires a password** box and type in your Oxylabs proxy user credentials:

**Username:** `Oxylabs proxy user username`

**Password:** `Oxylabs proxy user password`

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You can create and manage your proxy users in our [**dashboard**](https://dashboard.oxylabs.io/en/)**.**
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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).