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macOS natively supports proxy servers like Nimble IP, allowing installed applications to use the proxy connection for their communications over the internet. By configuring Nimble at the system level, all applications that respect system proxy settings will automatically route their traffic through Nimble’s residential proxy network.

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Follow these steps to integrate Nimble

1

Open System Settings

  • Click the Apple menu () in the top-left corner
  • Select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions)
3

Configure proxy settings

  • Select the Proxies tab
  • Enable Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS)
  • Enter the proxy configuration:
    • Server: ip.nimbleway.com
    • Port: 7000
  • Check Proxy server requires password
  • Enter your credentials:
    • Username: your pipeline username
    • Password: your pipeline password
  • In the Nimble User Dashboard, navigate to the Pipelines page to get your credentials.
4

Save settings

  • Click OK to close the proxy settings
  • Click Apply to save your network configuration
Your secure web traffic will now route through Nimble’s proxy network.

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Configuration options

ParameterValueDescription
Serverip.nimbleway.comNimble proxy endpoint
Port7000Default proxy port
UsernameYour pipeline usernameFrom your Nimble dashboard
PasswordYour pipeline passwordFrom your Nimble dashboard

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Verify your connection

To verify the proxy is working:
  1. Open Safari or another browser
  2. Visit https://api.ipify.org to check your IP address
  3. The displayed IP should be different from your regular IP, confirming traffic is routed through Nimble

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Disabling the proxy

To disable the Nimble proxy:
  1. Return to System Settings → Network → Details → Proxies
  2. Uncheck Secure Web Proxy (HTTPS)
  3. Click OK and Apply
Some applications may have their own proxy settings that override system preferences. Check individual application settings if traffic isn’t routing through the proxy as expected.
That’s all! macOS will now route secure web traffic through Nimble’s proxy network.