How to Set Up and Use a Firefox Proxy for Better Privacy? or Is a Firefox Proxy the Best Way to Brows

Hey, had this exact problem! My fix? Manually entering the proxy IP instead of using a hostname. Firefox sometimes struggles with DNS resolution for proxies.

Also, check your proxy credentials if it’s a private server. A typo there will kill the connection.

If you’re still stuck, FoxyProxy is a solid alternative for managing proxies in Firefox.