Resolve Proxy Authentication Issues

[Harfho]

i have a proxy that im using with proxy switch omega
but im getting proxy authentication required , And I make sure i put in the username and password, but it keeps on saying that when i access websites,

can this extension help to solve that?

[smashedr]

It should work. By default proxy authentication is ignored, just disable that option and give it a try:

I have not done too much testing with proxy authentication however. If you encounter any errors, let me know and Ill do my best to help.

[Harfho]

pls what shoudl i put in the host, is it the proxy ip or what? and can i use regex?

[smashedr]

Hmm. I assume you get this error when visiting a website? Does the addon should notice the proxy authentication required, and show a login page where you can enter a username/password and save it. It should then save them under that hostname,

If possible, can you share the URL you are getting the Proxy Authentication Required on?

[Harfho]

assume you're encountering this error when trying to visit a website: Yes, I’m using SwitchyOmega to route certain hosts through a different proxy. Recently, I got a new proxy, but whenever I set websites to use it, I always get the "Proxy Authentication Required" message. I’ve already configured the authentication in SwitchyOmega, so I’m trying to use your add-on to handle the authentication. However, I’m unsure whether I need to enter the proxy IP in the host field or the website URL.

can you share the URL you are getting the Proxy Authentication Required on?: is not single website

[smashedr]

So, the way this addon works, is it listens for the browser to fire an authentication request onAuthRequired.
When it does, it either automatically enters the saved credentials for the website that is requesting authentication, or shows a page for you to enter them or save them.
https://developer.chrome.com/docs/extensions/reference/api/webRequest#event-onAuthRequired

If this is not a single website, I am not sure how it would work.

You may need to search for a proxy authentication addon, that works with actual proxies, and not just browser "Authentication Required" errors.

[Harfho]

okay, thank you for your time. pls if you have any other suggestion you think tell me,
and which proxy authentication addon do you think i should try

[smashedr]

I don't have any recommendations off the top of my head. If I think of anything I will update this thread.

[Harfho]

pls is there any way to make it work on all host. instead of setting individual

[smashedr]

Did you confirm you got this extension to work on a single host? If so, I can maybe tweak it to work on all hosts.

[Harfho]

yes

[smashedr]

Couple of points.

First, I can, and should, add the ability to allow host wild-card matching. I also wanted to add wildcard port matching. So I can add both features at the same time. Ill spare the technical details.
I will try to get this feature in the next release; however, don't hold your breath. I am behind from the holidays and have a laundry list of things to do before this next release.

Second, I feel like there has to be an addon designed to do what you are looking for. Proxy authentication is quite common, I did a search on the chrome web store for proxy auth and the first result was Proxy Auto Auth (not sure why this was the 3rd result, lol).

TLDR: You can probably find an addon to do what you want, before I have the time to update this addon.

If you find something that works, kindly advise so I am aware. Thanks.

[Harfho]

okay thanks. i try all the add on chrome related to auth and yours work.