How to set up a proxy Telegram - step by step instructions

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Hi! In our support team, we often help users to set up proxies for Telegram. That’s why we decided to create a simple step-by-step guide that you can follow in just a few minutes.

  • Telegram support only SOCKS5 proxies
  • HTTP and HTTPS proxies are not supported

It is better to use IPv4 proxies, as IPv6 servers are still not fully reliable. IPv6 was expected to replace IPv4, but that hasn’t happened yet. It may become more common in the future, but for now IPv4 remains the safer choice.

 

Desktop Version

  • Open Telegram and go to “Settings”
  • Select “Data and Storage”

Telegram proxy setup

  • Click on “Use Proxy”

Configuring proxy in Telegram app

  • Tap on “Add Proxy”

Telegram SOCKS5 proxy settings

  • Write IP-address, port, login and password

MTProto proxy configuration in Telegram

  • To turn off the proxy, toggle the proxy switch

Adding proxy server to Telegram

Mobile version

  • Open Telegram and go to “Settings”
  • Select “Data and Storage”

Telegram connection settings menu

  • Scroll the page down and tap to “Proxy”

Entering proxy details in Telegram

  • Tap to “Add Proxy”

Enabling proxy in Telegram mobile

  • Write IP-address, port, login and password

Telegram desktop proxy settings

  • To turn off the proxy, toggle the proxy switch

Proxy connection enabled in Telegram

It is very easy to set up a proxy in Telegram. We recommend using the IPv4 protocol, as IPv6 is still not fully stable. For Telegram choose SOCKS5 proxies.

If you are looking for high‑quality proxy, you can buy private SOCKS5 proxies from us. Our team is always ready to answer your questions and help you choose the right proxies for your purpose. Feel free to contact us!