Proxy setup guide

Where to find the details in the dashboard

Switching the protocol from HTTP to SOCKS5

For datacenter proxies:

Dashboard → “Datacenter” → arrow near the port → select → “Get”

The port may change as a result. For residential and mobile proxies the protocol is set when you create the proxy list.

Windows 10 and 11

1. Press Win + I and follow the path:

   “Network & Internet” → “Proxy”

2. Turn on “Use a proxy server” and enter the IP and port.
3. Click Save and check the result on MaxMind.

Chrome and Edge use the system settings, Firefox has its own. For SOCKS5 use Proxifier.

macOS

1. Press Cmd + Space, type “proxy” and follow the path:

   Network → your connection → “Details” → “Proxies”

2. Enable the protocol you need, enter the server and port. Click OK, then Apply.
3. Check the result on MaxMind.

macOS supports SOCKS5 natively — no third-party software required.

iPhone and iPad

1. Follow the path:

   “Settings” → Wi-Fi → the (i) icon next to the network → “Configure Proxy” → “Manual”

2. Enter the server, port, login and password, then go back.
3. Check the result on MaxMind.

The setting is tied to a specific Wi-Fi network. For LTE and 5G you'll need Shadowrocket or Surge.

Android

1. Follow the path:

   “Settings” → Wi-Fi → ⚙ → “Advanced” → “Proxy” → “Manual”

2. Enter the hostname and port, then tap Save.
3. Check the result on MaxMind.

Android has no native support for proxy authentication — use the Drony app.

General tips

• System-wide SOCKS5 without third-party software is only available on macOS.
• Firefox always uses its own proxy settings rather than the system ones.
• After you disable the proxy, restore the original settings, otherwise the connection will stop working.