Configuring Burp to work with an external browser - Port Swigger

Summary: PortSwigger's documentation describes how to point an external browser at Burp instead of using Burp's preconfigured Chromium browser. The steps are to confirm the proxy listener is active, configure the browser's proxy settings for Chrome on Windows or macOS, Firefox, or Safari, verify the proxy configuration, and install Burp's CA certificate.
Key Takeaway: The page states that for the vast majority of users this process is not necessary, since Burp's bundled browser is already configured - so the real exposure sits with anyone running an external browser without the proxy and CA certificate set up correctly.

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