# Android

#### Requirements

Before getting started, ensure that:

* No other VPN or proxies are active.
* You have your GoProxies endpoint ready, e.g. `proxy.goproxies.com:1080`
* Your GoProxies subuser (also called API User) username and password.

#### Wi-Fi Setup

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 Steps may vary slightly depending on your Android version and device model.
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This method only works with browsers. If you need apps to route through the proxy, use the Mobile Data Setup below.
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1. Open **Settings** and go to **Connections** or **Network & Internet**. ![](https://1557565468-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWiMBYtzwiSH61Xlgx0W1%2Fuploads%2FhOMCpAuGo8iKgcS10Gfu%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=0b7a75f7-64a9-49cf-ab0d-0e04b261d07a)![](https://1557565468-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWiMBYtzwiSH61Xlgx0W1%2Fuploads%2FLRGWlLlEyoVxboildYtG%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=2db9eac1-dff5-4d1a-8522-1a648e2b05e2)
2. Tap **Wi-Fi**, select your connected network, then tap the gear icon.![](https://1557565468-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWiMBYtzwiSH61Xlgx0W1%2Fuploads%2FOZAyyG7T4jGVUSh9XM07%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e221ff41-30c3-4d40-8004-0583855bb3da)
3. Open **Advanced Settings** — this may also appear as **Modify network** or **View more** depending on your device.
4. Under **Proxy**, select **Manual**.\
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5. Fill in the following:
   * **Proxy hostname:** `proxy.goproxies.com`
   * **Proxy port:** `1080`
6. Tap **Save**.

#### Verify the Connection

Open a browser and go to [ip.goproxies.com](https://ip.goproxies.com). If prompted for credentials, enter your subuser username and password and tap **Sign In**. If the IP shown reflects your proxy location, you're all set.\
![](https://1557565468-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWiMBYtzwiSH61Xlgx0W1%2Fuploads%2F4C7O3YSXVQHr9CZRku44%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=1b5b5ad5-90cb-4f24-8525-3be171fd756f)![](https://1557565468-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWiMBYtzwiSH61Xlgx0W1%2Fuploads%2FSoWO7mS05yXawU6c19x2%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a7e681fa-b6ee-4b5a-aad1-74ac696af35f)

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#### Mobile Data Setup

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Steps may varyslightly depending on your Android version and device model.
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1. Go to **Settings → Connections** (or **Network & Internet**) **→ Mobile Networks**.
2. Tap **Access Point Names (APN)** and select your active APN.
3. Fill in the following:
   * **Proxy:** `proxy.goproxies.com`
   * **Port:** `1080`
4. Enter your credentials:
   * **Username:** `customer-your_username_here`
   * **Password:** your proxy password
5. Tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner and select **Save**.
6. Toggle **Mobile Data** off and back on to apply the changes.

#### Verify the Connection

Open a browser and go to [ip.goproxies.com](https://ip.goproxies.com). Enter your credentials if prompted, then confirm the IP reflects your proxy location.