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Setting up a proxy in ProxyCap

ProxyCap redirects traffic of specific applications through HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5 proxies without affecting the rest of the system.
Connection details: Getting started → Setting up a proxy
Protocols: HTTP/HTTPS • SOCKS5

Setup flow​

  1. Add the Mango proxy server to ProxyCap’s list.
  2. Create a routing rule for the desired application.
  3. (Optional) Enable DNS through proxy and exclusions.
  4. Check the IP and connection stability.

Step 1. Add Mango proxy​

  1. Open ProxyCap → Preferences → Proxies → New.
    Interface ProxyCap
  2. Choose type: HTTP, HTTPS or SOCKS5.
  3. Specify:
    • Host: p2.mangoproxy.com
    • Port: 2333
      Interface ProxyCap
  4. Enable Authentication (if required) and enter username/password.
  5. Save.

Step 2. Create a routing rule​

  1. Rules → New Rule.
  2. Action: Redirect through proxy → select the added proxy.
  3. Programs: specify the path to the application’s executable file (e.g., a browser or bot).
  4. Targets (optional): restrict the rule to specific domains/subnets.
  5. DNS: enable Resolve names through proxy (reduces DNS leaks).
  6. Save and move the rule higher in the list (prioritise).

Step 3. Verification​

  • Launch the application, open https://api.ipify.org.
  • The IP should match Mango Proxy.

Proxy chains (Chaining)​

If you need a chain (e.g., ProxyCap → Charles → Mango):

  1. In Proxies add first the local proxy (Charles 127.0.0.1:8888), then Mango.
  2. Create a Proxy Chain and use it in the rule.
  3. Watch performance (each hop adds latency).

Common errors​

  • Rule not triggered — make sure you selected the correct exe/app, the rule is higher than others and active.
  • DNS leaks — enable Resolve names through proxy.
  • 407 — check username/password and protocol type.

See also​