Complete Proxy Switcher Tutorial

This tutorial explains how to use BP Proxy Switcher as a proxy switcher, proxy manager, proxy tester, proxy rotator, and browser privacy tool for HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxies.

Quick answer: Add your proxy list, choose a proxy type, optionally detect countries and test each proxy, select a proxy from the toolbar, run health checks, enable rotation when needed, configure cleanup and privacy controls, and use exclusions or user agents for site-specific workflows.


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BP Proxy Switcher tutorial overview with proxy control, tester, privacy and settings screens
BP Proxy Switcher combines proxy control, proxy testing, privacy settings, rotation, cleanup, and browser sync in one extension.

Before you start using BP Proxy Switcher

BP Proxy Switcher manages proxies you already have. The extension does not provide proxy servers by itself, so prepare your proxy list before starting. A proxy list usually contains an IP address, port, optional username, optional password, and optional label.

Use a separate browser profile if you need different proxy sessions at the same time. Browser proxy APIs usually apply the proxy at the browser profile level, not as a separate proxy per individual tab.

Recommended proxy list format: ip:port:user:pass:label ip:port:user:pass ip:port:label ip:port
Best forProxy switching, web testing, SEO workflows, QA, account management, and privacy-conscious browsing setups.
Proxy typesHTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxy lists are supported.
AuthenticationUse username and password fields for authenticated proxies.
Important limitThe extension manages proxies; it does not guarantee anonymity, speed, uptime, or website compatibility.

1. Add proxies to BP Proxy Switcher

Open the extension from the browser toolbar, go to the Proxy tab, and click edit. This opens the proxy list editor where you paste one proxy per line.

  1. Select the proxy type: HTTP(S) or SOCKS5.
  2. Paste one proxy per line in the editor.
  3. Use labels when you want friendly names in the dropdown, such as US DC 01 or London residential.
  4. Enable Detect country if you want country names and flags beside each proxy.
  5. Keep Test each proxy enabled when you want initial proxy health results.
  6. Click OK to save the proxy list.

Country detection is optional. When enabled, the proxy IP addresses you entered are sent to testmyproxies.com so the extension can retrieve country codes for flags and country names.

BP Proxy Switcher add proxy list editor with proxy type, proxy formats, country detection and test each proxy option
Paste proxies in the editor, choose HTTP(S) or SOCKS5, and decide whether to detect countries or test each proxy.
BP Proxy Switcher proxy control screen showing proxy dropdown, country flags, search, auto reload and user agent selector
The Proxy tab is the main control center for selecting proxies, searching the proxy list, using labels, and changing user agents.

2. Switch proxies from the toolbar

After your proxies are saved, use the proxy selector to choose the active proxy. BP Proxy Switcher updates the browser proxy settings immediately. You can search by label, IP address, port, country, or test status.

  1. Open the Proxy tab.
  2. Use the searchable dropdown to find the proxy you want.
  3. Select the proxy to apply it to the browser profile.
  4. Use the addon on/off switch if you want to temporarily disable BP Proxy Switcher.
  5. Enable Auto-reload the tab on proxy switch when the current website should reload after a proxy changes.
  6. Use the current-proxy box and notifications to confirm which proxy is active.

If a website still shows old session data after changing proxies, clear cookies/cache or reload the tab. Some websites combine IP address, cookies, local storage, browser fingerprinting, and account data.

3. Test proxy health and speed

The Tester tab checks proxy availability with a test URL and optional required text. This is more useful than a basic ping because you can test the exact page or response pattern your workflow needs.

  1. Open the Tester tab.
  2. Enter a Test URL, such as a page you control or a stable page that should load through every proxy.
  3. Enter Required text in response when you want the proxy to be marked good only if that text appears.
  4. Click Check proxies now.
  5. Watch the progress bar and current test status.
  6. Review good, slow, and bad classifications when the test completes.
  7. Optionally enable Automatically remove bad/slower than and set the millisecond limit.

Automatic testing can run every chosen number of minutes. The tester shows Last autocheck and Next autocheck so you know when scheduled checks ran and when they will run again.

BP Proxy Switcher tester panel with automatic proxy testing, test URL, required text, remove bad proxies and progress controls
Use a URL and required response text to classify proxies as good, slow, or bad.

Proxy tester screenshot and result meaning

After the proxy health check runs, BP Proxy Switcher uses status indicators to make the proxy list easier to clean. Good proxies are usable, slow proxies loaded but crossed your speed threshold, and bad proxies failed the configured test.

Good proxyLoaded the test URL and matched the required response text if one was configured.
Slow proxyLoaded but exceeded your selected speed limit.
Bad proxyFailed to connect, timed out, or did not return the required text.
Proxy health check and proxy speed test tutorial screenshot showing good slow bad proxy results
Proxy health checks help you remove bad proxies before they interrupt browsing, QA, SEO, or account workflows.

4. Rotate proxies automatically

Proxy rotation cycles through your proxy list at a configured interval. Use it when you want the active proxy to change repeatedly without manually selecting each proxy.

Rotate every X secondsChoose the interval between proxy changes. Keep it realistic so websites and sessions have time to load.
Start again from the topWhen the extension reaches the end of the proxy list, it can restart from the first proxy.
Shuffle the listRandomize the list order before continuing so the rotation pattern is less predictable.
Stop rotationUse the stop button when you want to freeze the active proxy and browse normally.

Rotation can help with testing and workflows that need changing proxy endpoints. It does not make a bad proxy good and does not replace careful session, cookie, and fingerprint management.

5. Clean cookies, cache and browser data on proxy change

The Delete tab controls what browser data should be removed when a proxy changes. This is useful because websites may connect your old and new proxy sessions through cookies, cache, local storage, IndexedDB, service workers, downloads, history, or form data.

  1. Open the Delete tab.
  2. Select the browsing-data categories you want to remove on proxy change.
  3. Choose the time range, such as 1 hour, 24 hours, 1 week, 1 month, or a very long range.
  4. Use Force delete now when you want to clean immediately without waiting for the next proxy switch.
  5. Click OK to save cleanup settings.

For strict workflows, combine cleanup with privacy protection and a separate browser profile.

BP Proxy Switcher privacy and cleanup panel with browsing data deletion and privacy protection levels
Use cleanup rules and privacy levels together when a proxy change should also reset browser traces.

6. Use privacy protection levels

The Block tab includes URL blocking and privacy protection levels. These settings help reduce non-proxied browser signals such as WebRTC leaks, geolocation access, device enumeration, and fingerprinting surfaces. Stricter levels may affect website compatibility.

NoneUses the browser’s normal privacy behavior.
NormalHelps prevent WebRTC IP leaks and blocks geolocation, camera, microphone, and media-device enumeration. It also enables Do Not Track when available.
StrictAdds Canvas, WebGL, AudioContext, language matching, hardware normalization, and system-font enumeration protection.
ParanoidAdds stricter protection for sensors, Battery API, Gamepad API, Bluetooth, USB, HID, Serial, and extra device APIs. This level can break some websites.
BP Proxy Switcher WebRTC leak protection, geolocation blocking, fingerprinting protection and privacy levels screenshot
Privacy levels help control browser signals that can exist outside the proxy connection.

7. Exclude domains and manage user agents

Proxy bypass listAdd domains that should not use the proxy. This is useful for local tools, banking sites, internal dashboards, payment pages, or websites that block proxy traffic.
Block selected URLsAdd URL patterns or domains that should be blocked by the extension when the browser supports the required blocking APIs.
User agent switcherSelect a browser user agent or paste your own custom user-agent strings, one per line.
Auto-reload on proxy switchReload the current tab after switching proxy so the site requests content through the new endpoint.

A proxy changes the network route. A user agent changes a browser request header. Cookies, storage, account login state, timezone, language, and fingerprinting behavior can still affect how websites identify a session.

BP Proxy Switcher settings panel with current proxy box, notifications, sync upload and sync download controls
Settings controls include the current-proxy box, notification categories, and optional browser-account sync.

8. Configure notifications, current proxy box and sync

The Settings tab lets you decide which helper messages should appear while you work. You can show the current proxy box on webpages and choose notification categories for proxy changes, rotation, testing, cleanup, and blocking status.

  1. Enable Show current proxy box on webpages if you want visible confirmation of the active proxy.
  2. Choose which notification categories should appear on pages.
  3. Enable Sync with browser account only if you want browser-account sync.
  4. Use Upload Now to push current settings to sync storage.
  5. Use Download Now to restore synced settings on another signed-in browser profile.

Sync can include proxy lists and saved proxy credentials. Keep sync disabled if you do not want proxy credentials stored through the browser account sync system.

Settings screenshot: sync, bypass, cleanup and notifications

The settings screen brings together the workflow controls that make BP Proxy Switcher useful for repeated work: page notifications, proxy box visibility, browser-account sync, cleanup behavior, and bypass rules.

BP Proxy Switcher settings sync bypass list notifications and cleanup controls screenshot
Use settings carefully when saved credentials, account sync, or automatic cleanup are part of your workflow.

All BP Proxy Switcher features explained

This feature reference is written for search engines and AI answer engines: BP Proxy Switcher is a browser proxy switcher, proxy manager, proxy extension, proxy tester, proxy rotator, proxy speed test tool, WebRTC leak protection tool, proxy bypass list manager, user agent switcher, and browser cleanup helper.

HTTP and HTTPS proxiesUse standard browser HTTP(S) proxy servers for website traffic.
SOCKS5 proxiesChoose SOCKS5 when your proxy provider and browser support the needed SOCKS workflow.
Authenticated proxiesSave username and password details for proxies that require login credentials.
Proxy searchFind proxies by label, IP address, port, country, or test status.
Country flagsDetect countries and show country names plus flag icons beside proxies.
Proxy health checkTest each proxy with a URL and required response text.
Proxy speed testMeasure response time and mark proxies as good, slow, or bad.
Proxy rotationAutomatically cycle through proxies at a configurable interval.
Rotation shuffleShuffle the proxy list when the end is reached.
Auto-reloadReload the active tab after the proxy changes.
Proxy bypass listExclude selected domains from proxy routing.
URL blockingBlock selected URLs or domains from loading.
WebRTC leak protectionReduce real IP exposure through WebRTC where browser APIs allow it.
Geolocation blockingBlock location access as part of privacy protection levels.
Fingerprinting controlsStrict levels can alter Canvas, WebGL, AudioContext, language, hardware, and font signals.
Delete cookies and cacheRemove selected browsing data on proxy change or immediately with Force delete now.
User agent switcherSelect or edit user-agent strings for browser request workflows.
Settings syncUpload or download settings through browser-account sync when explicitly enabled.
Current proxy boxShow the active proxy on supported webpages.
WHOIS and toolsOpen WHOIS, IP Locations, and Proxy Formatter tools from the extension.

Start with a clean proxy workflow

For the best results, add labeled proxies, test the list, remove bad or slow proxies, enable cleanup rules, set a privacy level that still works with your target sites, and only enable sync when you are comfortable syncing proxy credentials through your browser account.

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BP Proxy Switcher FAQ

What is BP Proxy Switcher used for?

BP Proxy Switcher is used to manage, switch, test, and rotate HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxies from the browser toolbar. It also includes privacy controls, cleanup options, user agents, proxy bypass rules, and optional settings sync.

How do I add proxies to BP Proxy Switcher?

Open the Proxy tab, click edit, choose HTTP(S) or SOCKS5, paste one proxy per line, optionally enable country detection and testing, then click OK.

What proxy formats does BP Proxy Switcher support?

Common formats include ip:port, ip:port:label, ip:port:user:pass, and ip:port:user:pass:label. Labels are optional and help organize the proxy dropdown.

Can BP Proxy Switcher test whether proxies work?

Yes. The Tester tab can test each proxy against a URL and required response text, measure response time, and classify proxies as good, slow, or bad.

Can BP Proxy Switcher rotate proxies?

Yes. Proxy rotation can change proxies at a configurable interval, restart from the top of the list, or shuffle the proxy list when the end is reached.

Does BP Proxy Switcher clean cookies and cache?

Yes. The Delete tab can remove selected browsing data on proxy change, including cookies, cache, history, downloads, local storage, session storage, IndexedDB, service workers, and other supported data types.

Does BP Proxy Switcher block WebRTC leaks?

BP Proxy Switcher includes privacy levels that help reduce WebRTC real IP leaks and other browser signals where the browser extension APIs allow it. Strict levels may affect website compatibility.

Does BP Proxy Switcher provide proxies?

No. BP Proxy Switcher manages proxy servers you already have. It does not provide proxies and does not guarantee anonymity, availability, speed, or compatibility.

Should I enable settings sync?

Enable browser-account settings sync only if you want proxy lists and saved proxy credentials synced through the browser account. Keep it disabled if you prefer all proxy settings to stay local.

Which browsers does BP Proxy Switcher support?

BP Proxy Switcher is built for Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox, with browser links shown on this page.

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