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There are a number of instances where someone would want to have a dedicated browser / proxy combo dialed in. Personally, it's important to me when it comes to managing multiple Reddit accounts for posting / commenting purposes. Most people don't know, as it's not an easily accessible feature, but you can setup / utilize multiple profiles in FireFox. These profiles are independent instances of the browser, each with their own set of unique user information and settings. So you want to easily tie accounts to an exclusive proxy? Here's the easiest way I've found to do it.
Step 1: Go download and install FireFox
Step 2: Make SURE FireFox is completely closed.
Step 3: We'll be launching the profile manager. Directions vary depending on OS.
Windows: Windows key + R. Type the following in the run input and press enter
OSX: Run the following command in Terminal
Linux: Run the following command in Terminal
Step 4: You should now see the following dialog, which is the FireFox Profile Manager
Create a new profile. I'd suggest having the name correspond with the accounts you'll be using it with. Will make it easier to keep track of everything if you're managing a bunch of accounts.
Step 5: Go install the FoxyProxy Add-On
Step 6: Once installed, click the FoxyProxy icon in your FireFox toolbar to open the FoxyProxy options.
Step 7: Click the Add New Proxy button on the right hand side and enter your proxy details (let me know if you need a recommendation) in the Manual Proxy Configuration section and Save.
Step 8: Activate the proxy by clicking the "Select Mode" dropdown and selecting the proxy you just added.
Step 9: Check to make sure your proxy is working.
Step 10: Pop a bottle of Moet.
Congrats, you've just setup your first instance! Now, repeat step 3-8 as many times as you need for multi account dominationnnnnn!
Step 1: Go download and install FireFox
Step 2: Make SURE FireFox is completely closed.
Step 3: We'll be launching the profile manager. Directions vary depending on OS.
Windows: Windows key + R. Type the following in the run input and press enter
Code:
firefox.exe -p
Code:
/Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/firefox-bin -profilemanager
Code:
firefox -P command
Step 4: You should now see the following dialog, which is the FireFox Profile Manager

Create a new profile. I'd suggest having the name correspond with the accounts you'll be using it with. Will make it easier to keep track of everything if you're managing a bunch of accounts.
Step 5: Go install the FoxyProxy Add-On
Step 6: Once installed, click the FoxyProxy icon in your FireFox toolbar to open the FoxyProxy options.
Step 7: Click the Add New Proxy button on the right hand side and enter your proxy details (let me know if you need a recommendation) in the Manual Proxy Configuration section and Save.

Step 8: Activate the proxy by clicking the "Select Mode" dropdown and selecting the proxy you just added.
Step 9: Check to make sure your proxy is working.
Step 10: Pop a bottle of Moet.
Congrats, you've just setup your first instance! Now, repeat step 3-8 as many times as you need for multi account dominationnnnnn!
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