How to set up a proxy on mobile?

Ever wanted to change your phone's IP address or access content that's not available in your region? Well, setting up a proxy on your mobile can help you do just that.

 

Whether you're using an Android phone or an iPhone, this guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of configuring proxies on both Wi-Fi networks and specific applications. 

Set up proxy on Wifi

In order to change the IP address of the phone’s default browser, you can configure it directly on the phone’s Wi-Fi.

Set up proxy on an Android phone

1. Open your Android’s Settings by clicking on the gear icon.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi.
3. Select the ⓘ icon next to your connected Wi-Fi network.
4. Click on Proxy to access advanced options.
5. Change your Android proxy settings to Manual.
6. Provide proxy details such as host, port, username, and password.
7. Verify the functionality of the configured proxy.

Set up proxy on an iPhone

1. Open your iPhone settings.
2. Navigate to Wi-Fi settings.
3. Choose the desired Wi-Fi network to Configure Proxy.

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4. Scroll down to the HTTP Proxy section and choose Configure Proxy.

5. Tap on Manual configuration.
6. Enter proxy details – host, port, username, and password.

If the proxy has username and password, you might have to fill this information again when accessing the websites.

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7. Confirm the functionality of the configured proxy.

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Set up proxy on App

In order to change the IP address of the phone’s applications such as Instagram or TikTok, you’ll need to set up the proxy on apps that are specialized to configure proxies.

  • Android phone: Socksdroid, Tun2Tap
  • iPhone: Shadowrocket

Conclusion

Our guide has equipped you with the know-how to set up proxies on both Android and iPhone. Whether you're dealing with Wi-Fi or specific apps, you now have the tools to enjoy a more flexible and secure mobile browsing experience.

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