How to connect proxy on Android

Android phones are used by 4.2 billion users, making them a great base for marketers, arbitrageurs and bonus hunters. However, when working with platforms such as PayPal, Amazon or TikTok, it is important to bypass anti-fraud systems that can block an account due to suspicious activity if done incorrectly. Proxy servers help to hide the real IP, providing anonymity and security.

This guide is suitable for setting up mobile and resident proxies that work over SOCKS5 and HTTP. We will show several ways to connect proxies for Android. If you want to learn more about choosing and buying the right proxies, check out our article on the App CyberYozh blog.

###### How to connect proxy on Android via phone settings

**WARNING!** This method is only suitable for proxies that work over HTTP protocol. If your proxies support only SOCKS5 protocol, go to the second method (using V2RayNG application).

The process is similar for all mobile devices. Depending on the model, the steps to connect may differ.

The steps are as follows:
- Open the settings on your phone (tablet). Usually it is a gear symbol.

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- Open the settings of the wifi network you are connected to.

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- Select the Additional settings.

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- Select Proxy. In the “Hostname” line, insert the IP address of the proxy you got from <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/" target="_blank">App CyberYozh</a>. Also add the port. For example, for the proxy http://proxy.cyberyozh.com:22531, http indicates that the proxy will connect using that protocol. Next comes the IP. It should be inserted into the “Hostname” field. After the colon is the port number, which is added to the corresponding line.

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- You can add exceptions for certain websites. Specified websites will only connect directly, without using a proxy.

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- Save the data.

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- Open the browser. You will be prompted to enter your username and password. Enter the details by copying from the App CyberYozh cabinet and click on Sign in. If you have configured the proxy on Android correctly, the Internet on your smartphone will work as before, but with a new IP address.

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This is the easiest way to set up a proxy for Android. If you did it right, the IP address will change. You can check this with free web services. For example, Browserleaks:

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There is also an option to connect to proxies through special programs. For example, PROXIFIER, ProxyCap, V2RayNG and others.

**Advantages and disadvantages of connecting through customizations:**

Pros:

- customization takes only a few minutes;
- no additional software installation required;
- suitable for basic tasks, such as viewing content and bypassing simple geo-blocking;
- works on most Android devices.

Cons:

- Only HTTP protocol is supported;
- not recommended for financial platforms such as PayPal or Amazon;
- the transmitted information remains in the public domain, which creates risks of leaks;

##### Connecting proxies via V2RayNG application

V2RayNG is a powerful tool to protect your online privacy. With the app you can customize your proxy to your needs by managing routes, DNS queries, and even handling UDP traffic.

**WARNING!** The application allows you to connect proxies using both SOCKS5 and HTTP protocols.

The steps are as follows:

- Download the .apk file from a reliable source - GitHub <a href="https://github.com/2dust/v2rayNG?tab=readme-ov-file" target="_blank">GitHub</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.v2ray.ang" target="_blank">Google Play</a>. Install the app on your smartphone or tablet.
- Open the app and grant it all the necessary accesses on your device. Click on the “+” symbol.

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- Select Type manually[SOCKS] or Type manually[HTTP] depending on the protocol of your proxy.

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- Fill out the profile form. In the remarks field, enter the name of your proxy. In the address field enter the IP of the proxy. Next, fill in the port number (port), login (User) and password (Password).

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- Click on the check mark icon to save the data.

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- The new proxy will appear in the main menu window. It can be edited, deleted, sent via mail or social media.

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- To start the proxy, click on the triangle icon. The button will turn orange. The triangle will turn into a square.

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If you need to stop the proxy, click this button:

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- Check if the proxy is working using a web service, app, or <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/checkers/ip-address/" target="_blank">checkers</a>. If you have done the setup correctly, the system will indicate a different geolocation. Before checking, don't forget to activate proxies if you had them disabled.

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V2RayNG is a completely free and open source application. The software is designed specifically for Android. Also, the tool is completely safe if installed from official sources.

##### Benefits and drawbacks of using the V2RayNG app:

Pros:

- The app supports SOCKS5, Vless and other modern protocols, providing encryption and data protection;
- high level of connection reliability. The application quite rarely “crashes” or drops the connection;
- suitable for multi-accounting, working with anti-fraud systems, bypassing geo-blocking and protecting financial transactions;
- easy switching between different profiles and settings;
- free and open source application.

Cons:

- Customization process may be less intuitive for novice users;
- installation of the application is required;
- proxy setup and verification may take longer than with standard settings;
- requires regular updates to fix bugs and ensure compatibility with newer versions of Android.

##### Conclusion

Thanks to this guide, even a novice can connect to a proxy server on an Android device. The connection process through the system settings menu is simple and takes only a few minutes. But this way you can connect only via unencrypted HTTP protocol, which is suitable only for basic tasks.

Using V2RayNG requires a little more time. However, this application supports secure protocols such as SOCKS5 and is suitable for higher security anti-fraud systems. In the next articles we will explain how to connect proxies and VPNs in other operating systems.