Configure Proxy Using IP Address on macOS
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    Configure Proxy Using IP Address on macOS

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    Article summary

    This guide explains how to replace a proxy DNS hostname with a direct IP address on macOS, using either the Network Settings GUI or a shell script.

    This is useful in environments where:

    • DNS resolution is unreliable or slow
    • You need to route traffic through a specific egress IP
    • Consistent IP usage is required for Conditional Access or firewall rules

    Manual Method (System Settings)

    1. Open System SettingsNetwork
    2. Select your current network (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
    3. Click DetailsProxies
    4. Under:
      • Web Proxy (HTTP) and
      • Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS)
        Replace proxy.company.com with the IP address of the proxy (e.g., 192.168.1.10)
    5. Set the port (usually 8080)
    6. Click OK and Apply

    Scripted Method (Bash)

    Use this shell script to apply proxy settings using a raw IP address across all network services:

    #!/bin/bash
    
    # Define proxy IP and port
    PROXY="192.168.1.10"
    PORT="8080"
    
    # Get list of all network services (excluding the header)
    services=$(networksetup -listallnetworkservices | tail +2)
    
    # Apply proxy settings to each network service
    for service in $services; do
      echo "Setting IP proxy for: $service"
      networksetup -setwebproxy "$service" "$PROXY" "$PORT"
      networksetup -setsecurewebproxy "$service" "$PROXY" "$PORT"
      networksetup -setproxybypassdomains "$service" $(echo $EXCLUSIONS | tr "," " ")
    done
    

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