Does the browser need to be launched with the global proxy to work properly?

Hey! So, if you’ve set up a global proxy, the browser should automatically use it without needing to be launched with the global proxy explicitly. That said, some browsers like Firefox let you override system proxy settings, so you might wanna check there if things aren’t working as expected.

Chrome usually follows the system proxy, but if you’re using extensions or advanced setups, it might get a bit wonky. I’d recommend trying Proxy SwitchyOmega for Chrome—it’s a lifesaver for managing proxies without messing with system settings every time.