Proxy Configuration Guide for Various Platforms

What is Proxy Configuration For?

First, let's define "What is Configure Proxy?". This is a list of measures and actions that are intended to enable you to properly configure proxy and your equipment to communicate with the network. Such actions will allow you to access the Internet anonymously and securely. Our platform offers many different variations of proxies that you can choose yourself.

What Is Proxy Server?

At its core, a proxy is an intermediary between connecting parties. This way of interacting with the network is necessary for easier interaction, security, and access to various blocked resources. Proxy service helps you to ensure a high degree of anonymity, as well as reliably protects your data from outsiders. Simply put, a proxy is a protection without which access to the network will be dangerous.

What Are The Proxy Types?

Precisely because the proxy server is an intermediary you are offered several different types of this service. We suggest you familiarize yourself with the most common proxies

• Mobile type of proxies. This type of proxy allows you to get an IP address that will be tied to your mobile device. This means that you can use all the main benefits right on your smartphone
• Residential Type. This type of proxy is an intermediary for requests from clients like all other proxies. But, its difference is that it gives you access to a real IP that does not have a "bad" past
• Backconnect proxies allow you to have a symbiosis of mobile or residential types of proxies. Moreover, this type of proxy is constantly changing or rotating, giving you a more reliable connection and anonymity
• Datacenter proxy type is ready to offer you access to an IP address that belongs to one of the data centers we have on our list.

Reasons To Configure A Proxy

In our experience, there are quite a few different reasons to set up a proxy. It could be to sign up for a service to get benefits or to open two or more social media accounts. It can also be web scraping. We will give you a few reasons why you need to set up a proxy.

Anonymity

When you start using a proxy provider, your real IP address changes. This makes it impossible for many services that track online activity to know your real address, allowing you to remain undetected for a longer period of time.

Accessing forbidden online content

You can use residential or mobile proxies to do this and then any content can be opened to you.

Higher bandwidth

This means that the proxy servers you're using can have a much higher data transfer rate.This is due to many factors, but the most important one is the close proximity to the data center. In addition, proxy servers cache frequently visited web pages and as a consequence display content very quickly.

A solid layer of security

Because you use a proxy server your data is encrypted and this makes it impossible for intruders to intercept it. In addition to this, when you use lesser quality proxies, they always have a need to earn money and give other people access to your proxy. Therefore, by choosing our web proxy, you will always be well protected.

How To Configure Proxy Settings?

Now that you know what proxies are, how they work and what varieties are available you can start configure proxy settings. Below we have provided a small table with the main points to consider when you start to use proxy servers.

Define Server Type

Determine what type of proxy you are looking for. It can be rotating ip proxies, Socks5, or you are just looking for free proxies. Knowing this information will help you save a lot of time and money. If you don't know which proxy option to choose for certain websites then we recommend using Socks5 or IPv4 proxies.

Select The Server You're Looking For

When you have chosen the type of proxy you need to decide which proxy server to use for requests to websites. You can of course consider free options, but you should take into account that they will distribute malicious content or be less secure due to the fact that they are used by a large number of users. We suggest using our paid solutions that will protect you 100% and allow you to filter out malicious sites and connections.

Make Configuration Settings

After the first two steps, everything is ready for you to configure your device and the internet. However, you need to realize that there are several options for connecting to the proxy. It can be by setting up your browser, your mobile device or by downloading and installing a special program. We offer you to use our solutions, which will allow you to get quality proxies and set up your device in just a few clicks.

Check That Your Proxy Configuration Is Working Properly

Once all the settings are complete you need to check the proxy connection on any of the sites that show the IP of the computer and its connection speeds. If you have checked and all the data matches, you can use the connection.

At this point, you have completed the manual configuration. Your device is now ready for you to access the network securely and anonymously. For more information, please refer to our frequently asked questions section.

FAQ

Should my configure proxy be on?

This question depends on your needs. If you are going to work or access is restricted for many sites, it is certainly better to set up a proxy server. This will help you bypass restrictions and work comfortably in a secure environment.

What happens when you configure proxy?

When you configure your device and proxy, you will be able to access the Internet. This will be a reliable and secure connection that will allow you to access even blocked sites. 

What is configure proxy on iPhone WIFI settings?

To set up a proxy on your iPhone when connected to Wi-Fi, you need to open Settings and select Network. Then select HTTP proxy and enter the details you were given when you purchased the proxy.  Now, every time you connect to the network, it will connect to the particular proxy server or through whichever server you choose. A detailed article on configuration is here.

What does configure proxy do?

The easiest way is to follow the step-by-step instructions that are given in this article. Or you can configure the necessary connection options on your device yourself and buy a proxy. After that you need to configure, i.e. enter data to the menu where you need to specify a proxy and your device will automatically connect to the network using a proxy.