Setting up proxy in ProxyCap

In this detailed guide, we will take a closer look at the process of configuring ProxyCap, a powerful tool for working through proxy servers. You will learn how to properly configure all settings to ensure a secure and efficient connection through a proxy.

### Why do you need ProxyCap?

ProxyCap is a specialized software solution designed for users who actively use various applications to work on the Internet and want to ensure the confidentiality of their network presence by hiding their IP address from website administrators and online services. The program implements advanced proxy tunneling using modern encryption and routing protocols, which opens up the following possibilities:

- Ensure complete anonymity when working online by protecting all types of network traffic from tracking.
- Effectively bypass geographic and administrative restrictions to access the resources you need.
- Flexibly configure traffic routing by assigning individual proxy servers to different programs and applications.

## What do you need to get started?

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## Obtaining data for connecting to a proxy on the CyberYozh app

On the <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/proxy" target="_blank">website</a>, select the <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/blog/how-to-choose-and-buy-proxies-on-app-cyberyozh" target="_blank">proxy type</a> that suits you, taking into account the following parameters:
• Proxy type: mobile or residential
• IP type: static or dynamic
• Geolocation: select a country or region
• Provider: make sure it meets your requirements

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*Fig. 1. Screenshot of the CyberYozh platform interface showing the location of the data for connecting to a proxy server. The image shows the fields for the IP address (Host), port (Port), username (Proxy Username), and password (Proxy Password).*

After purchasing a proxy, you will receive the connection information:

- Host: Proxy IP address
- Port: Proxy port
- Proxy Username: Login
- Proxy Password: Password

Proxy example:

- Host: 172.98.60.180
- Port: 58763
- Login: 7XbvvWautzmOZMA
- Password: xdtAof3xB7RSmUr

## Installing and launching ProxyCap

Download the program from the <a href="https://www.proxycap.com/download.html" target="_blank">official website</a>.

After installing the program:

Find it in the tray (next to the clock).

Right-click on the icon and select **“Configuration”**.

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*Fig. 2. The image shows the ProxyCap context menu interface, accessible via the icon in the Windows system tray. The menu displays the “Configuration” option, which is used to access the main program settings.*

The main settings window will open.

## Adding a proxy server

On the left side of the window, select the “Proxies” tab.

Click the “New proxy server” button.

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*Fig. 3. The screenshot shows the main settings window of the ProxyCap program, which displays the interface for adding a new proxy server. On the left side of the screen is the “Proxies” panel, and in the center is the “New proxy server” button for creating a new connection.*

In the window that appears, specify:

- IP address or host;
- Port;
- Connection type (usually SOCKS5 or HTTPS);
- Login and password, if required.

For example:

- Host: 51.79.24.25
- Port: 9595
- Username: pcomUjvMAk-res-any
- Password: xdtAof3xB7RSmUr

If your proxy requires authorization, check the **“Proxy requires authentication”** box — fields for entering your login and password will appear.

Your settings should look like this:

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*Fig. 4. Proxy server settings dialog box in ProxyCap. The image shows the configuration interface with fields for entering connection parameters, including the host address, port, proxy type, and authentication credentials.*

Enter the data and click **OK**.

The proxy will appear in the list.

### Checking the proxy

Select the proxy from the list and click **“Check proxy server”**.

The program will check the connection.

![](/media/mdeditor/5_20250521092535545608.png)

*Fig. 5. The image shows the ProxyCap program interface, demonstrating the result of checking the connection to the proxy server.*

If the message **“Success”** appears, the proxy is working; if **“Failed”** appears, the proxy is not working, use another one.

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*Fig. 6. The image shows the proxy server status check dialog box in the ProxyCap program. The interface displays a connection test results panel, which may show the statuses “Success” or “Failed,” indicating whether the connection to the configured proxy server was successful or not.*

## Creating a rule

Now you need to specify which programs will use the proxy.

Click **“New rule”**.

![](/media/mdeditor/7_20250521092706761593.png)

*Fig. 7. The main settings window of the ProxyCap program with the “New rule” button highlighted to create a new routing rule. The interface displays a toolbar and the main configuration area where the user can define the parameters of the traffic redirection rules.*

In the window that appears:

1. In the **“Rule Action”** field, select **“Redirect through proxy”**.
2. Below, in the **‘Proxy’** field, select the desired proxy from the list.
3. Check the **“Resolve names remotely”** box — this will protect against DNS leaks.
4. Check the **TCP** and **UDP** boxes (if necessary).

![](/media/mdeditor/8.1_20250521104603957999.png)

*Fig. 8. The rule settings dialog box in ProxyCap, showing the configuration for redirecting traffic through a proxy server. The interface displays the main configuration parameters, including the selection of the rule action (“Rule Action”), proxy server settings, DNS query permission options, and the selection of data transfer protocols (TCP/UDP).*

In the **“Programs”** section:

- By default, the proxy is applied to all programs.
- To set a proxy for a specific program, select **“Specify”** and specify the path to the .exe file of the desired application.

![](/media/mdeditor/9_20250521104650914947.png)

*Fig. 9. ProxyCap program settings interface showing the path to the .exe file of the desired application.*

In the **“Rule name”** field, enter the name of the rule.

![](/media/mdeditor/10.1_20250521104717104327.png)

*Fig. 10. ProxyCap program interface for configuring routing rules. The image shows the rule settings dialog box, where the user can specify the rule name in the special “Rule name” field.*

Click **OK**.

## Completing the setup

Select the created profile (Fig. 11) and check the proxy connection by going to <a href="https://browserleaks.com/ip" target="_blank">website</a> to make sure the IP is set correctly.

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*Fig. 11. The image shows the user interface and the selection of the desired profile
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![](/media/mdeditor/12_20250521093257543016.png)

*Fig. 12. The image shows the final stage of ProxyCap setup, confirming the successful completion of the proxy server configuration and the application of routing rules.*

### How to disable the proxy

- Close ProxyCap — the program will automatically return to the normal connection.
- Or change/delete the desired rule in the program settings.

Congratulations! You have successfully configured your profile and connected the proxy in ProxyCap. Now you can work safely online, flexibly configuring traffic routing for different applications.

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