How to Configure Opera Proxy Settings

September 8, 2025
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If websites stop opening, pages load slowly, or access is blocked, the cause may be provider restrictions or regional filters. Opera proxy settings allow you to change the connection route: instead of being transmitted directly, traffic passes through an intermediary server. This is especially useful on unstable networks, when connecting to public Wi-Fi, or when accessing websites with geographic restrictions. However, Opera does not support built-in proxying – to configure it, you will need to adjust the system network parameters or use third-party tools.

Why Configure Proxy in Opera?

Opera proxy settings are useful when direct access to a website is impossible – due to geo-blocking, network restrictions, or reduced provider speeds. Instead of connecting directly, the browser routes traffic through an intermediary server, which requests the necessary data and returns it back.

This approach provides several benefits:

  • Bypassing restrictions – allows access to resources limited by IP or region.

  • Privacy – hides the user’s real IP by replacing it with the new one.

  • Connection stability – on unstable or overloaded networks, a proxy server can transmit data more efficiently.

The type of protocol is selected depending on the task: HTTP for simple sites, HTTPS for secure connections.

How to Set Proxy in Opera on Windows and macOS

To access the connection settings, you need to go to the system network configuration section of the operating system:

  1. In the browser’s address bar, type settings/system.

  2. Click on “Open your computer’s proxy settings”.

After this, a window will open where you can configure the proxy server for Opera and the entire system.

Step-by-step setup guides are available in separate materials for Windows and macOS.

How to Use Proxy in Opera on Android and iOS

In the mobile version of the browser, when connected to Wi-Fi, it is enough to manually set the intermediary for Opera (specify the IP and port). These parameters will apply not only to the browser but also to other applications.

Follow step-by-step instructions on how to configure Opera Android proxy settings and iOS.

Alternative Setup Methods

The previous methods of configuring Opera proxy settings on Android work at the system level. However, if you need to proxify only the browser, there are more precise solutions.

For computers, the Proxifier application is suitable. It allows you to create specific rules and route only Opera traffic (or other selected software) through the intermediary. A detailed step-by-step guide for configuring the program is available here.

For smartphones on iOS and Android, Shadowrocket is a good option. It allows proxying specific applications. The setup guide for this app is provided in this material. This method is also optimal when the device is using 3G/4G/5G mobile networks.

Common Issues When Using Proxies in Opera and Their Solutions

Even if Opera proxy settings are configured correctly, connection errors may still occur. These problems can often be fixed manually if you identify the causes and follow the recommendations below.

Websites Do Not Load or Display Incorrectly

The problem may be related to an unavailable host, incorrect port, or an unsupported protocol. For example, an HTTP protocol cannot handle HTTPS requests. Make sure the IP, port, and protocol are set correctly.

Another possible reason is that the target website blocks the new IP address due to geolocation restrictions or blacklisting. The solution in this case is to change the IP to a new one, ideally from another region.

Browser Cannot Find the Website

This issue occurs when DNS requests bypass the proxy server and go directly through the system. As a result, Opera cannot resolve the website’s IP address and displays errors such as:

  • “Could not find server IP address”,

  • DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN,

  • “Website unavailable”,

  • “Unable to resolve DNS server address.”

Solution: enable forced DNS proxying in software such as Proxifier, Shadowrocket, or similar tools. This ensures that all requests, including DNS, are fully proxied.

Opera Does Not Prompt for Username and Password

On macOS and iOS, authentication credentials are entered when setting up the proxy, and the system passes them automatically, so Opera does not display a login prompt. If the connection is not established, it usually means the entered username/password is incorrect.

On Windows, entering credentials through system settings may not work because Opera does not request them automatically when connecting. If the connection shows errors such as “connection failed” or “access denied”, it may be due to the proxy server blocking connections or the firewall/antivirus.

Solution: manually check authentication settings or use software that supports username/password authorization. Alternatively, use intermediaries that do not require authentication, relying only on the IP whitelist.

Reduced Speed

Connection speed may drop due to server overload or long distance to the proxy. Try connecting to another node – geographically closer or with a lighter load. It’s best to use paid services: they provide a stable connection and high bandwidth capacity.

Websites Open, but Videos and Interactive Elements Don’t Work

This problem occurs if the proxy server restricts multimedia traffic or doesn’t support HTTPS. In such cases, video players, geolocation modules (e.g., Google Maps), and other embedded components fail to load. Solution – use HTTPS or SOCKS5 protocols, which transmit network data without restrictions.

Opera Browser Ignores Connection Settings

Opera may continue using old parameters if it was launched before the configuration was updated. To apply new settings, you must restart the program.

  • On Windows: open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and end the opera.exe process if it’s running.

  • On macOS: use Activity Monitor to manually stop the process.

  • On Android/iOS: close Opera from active apps, then go to device settings, find Opera in the app list, and force stop it (on Android, press Stop).

After this, restart Opera – it will load the updated Opera proxy settings.

Conclusion

Opera proxy settings help bypass blocks, maintain anonymity, and control traffic. They can be configured through system settings or third-party software. Using proxies in Opera is a simple way to adapt your connection to specific tasks – providing access to needed websites and enhancing security.

If you need a reliable solution for scraping, marketing, or secure browsing, it’s best to use IPv6, IPv4, ISP, mobile, or residential proxies. Their effectiveness and stability depend on the provider, configuration settings, and project requirements.

FAQ

How to check if the proxy is working in Opera?

Open any website for IP detection, for example, whatismyip.com. If the IP address of the intermediary server is displayed, the connection is successful.

How to find out if a website supports the IPv6 protocol?

Check the website’s compatibility via an online service, for example, Website IPv6 Accessibility Validator, or try to open the resource through an IPv6 proxy. If the site doesn’t load – IPv6 support is missing.

Which protocol is better for regular surfing – HTTPS or SOCKS5?

For simple web browsing, HTTPS are suitable. SOCKS5 is more versatile, but for a browser without additional tasks, there will be no noticeable difference.