How to Set Up a Proxy on Android Device With No Hassle

What's an Android proxy server?

OK, let's start from the basics. You see, Android proxy server is an intermediary between your device and target website: instead of connecting to the website directly, you first go via proxy to hide any identifying info. It works as a bridge letting data flow smoothly and allowing you to tweak things, adding a touch of customization to your online experience. 

1. Open your Android’s Settings by clicking on the gear icon.

2. Tap Wi-Fi.

3. From all the Wi-Fi networks, tap the ⓘ icon next to the Wi-Fi you're connected to.

4. Click on Proxy to see all the advanced options.

5. Change your Android proxy settings. Select Manual.

Enter the Host Name and proxy Port (e.g. gate.smartproxy.com:7000). The same works for both residential and datacenter proxies; only the endpoint:port will be different – for example, gate.smartproxy.com:7000 will become gate.dc.smartproxy.com:20000.

7. Check your IP address that should now be a proxy IP address instead of yours.

How to turn off Android proxy settings

Well, it's much easier than you think. To turn off proxy server settings on Android devices, in configuration step 6, instead of Proxy > Manual, choose Proxy > None.

Why should you use a proxy server

Having privacy and online security concerns? We got you, buddy. As proxy servers hide IP addresses, they guarantee privacy, security and anonymity. Proxies let to bypass geo restrictions, access content from all over the world, avoid IP blocks and CAPTCHAs, and much more. You want to use proxies for cases, such as web scraping, price aggregation, sneaker copping, ad verification, SEO.

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