What is a Ghost Browser?

Ghost browser is:

• Allows you to work in multiple sessions, perfect for professionals managing their workspace.
• Provides a private environment free from malware and tracking cookies.
• Offers the flexibility to choose between temporary or persistent identifiers for managing isolated cookies.
• Enables you to assign a proxy to each tab or group of tabs for enhanced security and privacy.
• Built on a solid open-source foundation, making it easy to import your Chrome extensions into Insomniac Browser.

Step-by-step instruction

1. Visit the official Ghost Browser website and click the “Get it here” button to download the browser.
2. If you’re a new user, enter your email address to get started. Existing users can simply log in.
3. Check your email for a confirmation message. Click the “Confirm Subscription” button and follow the instructions to receive the download links.
4. Download the appropriate version of Ghost Browser for your system.
5. Once installed, launch Ghost Browser on your computer. Click “Browser Settings” located in the left corner of the screen.
6. In the settings, select "Advanced" to reveal the drop-down menu, then click on "System." A pop-up window will appear in the center of the screen; select "Open your computer's proxy settings."
7. In the proxy settings, check the “Use proxy server” option under “Manual proxy configuration.” Enter the proxy address and port details from your SimplyNode panel, then click “Save” to apply the settings.

Below, you’ll find further instructions on configuring your SimplyNode proxy.

Help with SimplyNode proxy configuration

There are various proxy types so when integrating SimplyNode proxies, choose HTTP or SOCKS5 protocol.

This is an example of a proxy string for a browser:

LOGIN:wifi;@proxy.simplynode.io:9000

Step 1: Hostname Configuration

You need to copy the hostname/server address provided by SimplyNode.

Type proxy.simplynode.io into the host field

Step 2: Port number Configuration

SimplyNode offers you up to 1000 ports. The port number varies from 9000 to 18000.

Step 3: Username configuration

Insert the confidential SimplyNode proxy login.

Here you get the proxy username and password from the client portal.

Step 5: Proxy password

Insert the confidential SimplyNode proxy password.

You can find the password in your SimplyNode account. Proxy-type is the type of proxy you are using.

               
• wifi - rotating residential proxy;
       
• mobile - mobile residential proxy.
   

Country is the country whose IP addresses will be used for connection. You can select "Any", in which case any available country will be used, or specify the ISO code of a specific country from SimplyNode's list of available countries: e.g. jp (Japan), fr (France).

Example: wifi;fr;;;

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If you have any further questions you can always contact SimplyNode Support Team.

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