# Edge

Edge is Chromium-based — same proxy behaviour as Chrome. It follows the OS proxy by default and supports the `--proxy-server` flag for per-profile launches.

## Recommended: OS-level proxy

Edge does not have its own proxy UI. Set the OS proxy and Edge follows:

* [Windows](/integrations/operating-systems/windows.md) — Settings → Network → Proxy
* [macOS](/integrations/operating-systems/macos.md) — System Settings → Network → Proxies
* [Linux](/integrations/operating-systems/linux.md) — depends on desktop environment

## Alternative: `--proxy-server` flag

```bash
# Residential
msedge \
  --user-data-dir=%TEMP%\edge-helo-res \
  --proxy-server="http://gate.helodata.io:7777"

# ISP
msedge \
  --user-data-dir=%TEMP%\edge-helo-isp \
  --proxy-server="http://198.51.100.42:8000"
```

Credentials are entered in the proxy-auth dialog Edge pops up on first request. The flag itself does not accept embedded creds.

## Extension: SwitchyOmega-Edge

Edge accepts most Chrome extensions. Install **SwitchyOmega** from the Edge add-ons store; configuration is identical to [Chrome](/integrations/browsers/chrome.md#approach-3--switchyomega-most-flexible).

## Verify

Visit `https://ipv4.icanhazip.com`. Expect a helodata IP.

## Common pitfalls

* **Edge running as Microsoft account-bound app** — corporate Edge installations may enforce a proxy via group policy that overrides yours.
* **Auth dialog every restart** — same as Chrome; SwitchyOmega or OS-level proxy avoids it.


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