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Bright Data Extension
Our business proxy network is the most powerful way to browse anonymously from anywhere in the world.
The extension is the simplest way to integrate your existing Bright Data account and capabilities directly into your Chrome browser.
The extension enables you to send concurrent URL requests through millions of residential IPs directly from your Chrome browser. Your requests are routed through nodes on our P2P network, which are real residential IPs. By sending requests via real IPs, it's virtually impossible to get blocked or cloaked, and we are able to offer near-perfect success rates, making our solution the most powerful tool available and a favorite among Fortune 500 companies.
To use the extension, you must have a Bright Data account. You can sign up here: https://brightdata.com
The extension includes the following features:
- Supports Datacenter, Static residential, Residential, and Mobile IP browsing
- Browse from any country
- Customize DNS configuration to maximize discretion or speed
- Set random IP rotation
- Adjust user agent
- Customize configuration of session length
- Browse from specific cities or carriers
To learn more about our other platforms, visit the following link: https://brightdata.com/proxy-tools/chrome-ext
How do we use your information?
We use your information to provide you with the Service and to comply with our legal requirements and internal guidelines. This means that we use the information to set up your account, provide you with support regarding the Service, communicate with you for updates, marketing offers or concerns you may have, and conduct statistical and analytical research to improve the Service.
Information we share
We do not rent or sell any personal information. We may disclose personal information to other trusted third party service providers or partners for the purposes of providing you with the Services, storage, and analytics, and to comply with our legal requirements and internal guidelines. We may also transfer or disclose personal information to our subsidiary affiliated companies.
Security and confidentiality
We use industry-standard information, security tools, and measures, as well as internal procedures and strict guidelines to prevent information misuse and data leakage. Our employees are subject to confidentiality obligations. We use measures and procedures that substantially reduce the risks of data misuse, but we cannot guarantee that our systems will be absolutely safe. If you become aware of any potential data breach or security vulnerability, we ask that you contact us immediately. We will use all measures to investigate the incident, including preventive measures, as required.
Your choices and rights
We strive to give you ways to update your information quickly or to delete it—unless we have to keep that information for legitimate business or legal purposes. When updating your personal information, we may ask you to verify your identity before we can act on your request.
To exercise such rights, you may contact us at: [email protected]
Privacy Policy: https://brightdata.com/privacy
License: https://brightdata.com/license
Patents: https://brightdata.com/patent-marking
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How to download and manually install Bright Data extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Bright Data extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install Bright Data extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Bright Data extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Bright Data extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Bright Data extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the Bright Data Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Bright Data extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Bright Data extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Bright Data extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Bright Data extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download Bright Data extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Bright Data extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the Bright Data extension file
Select and download the Bright Data extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Bright Data extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Bright Data extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Bright Data extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Bright Data extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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