Android

How to set up GoProxies with your 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.

  1. Open Settings and go to Connections or Network & Internet.

  2. Tap Wi-Fi, select your connected network, then tap the gear icon.

  3. Open Advanced Settings — this may also appear as Modify network or View more depending on your device.

  4. Under Proxy, select Manual.

  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.comarrow-up-right. 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.


Mobile Data Setup

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Steps may varyslightly depending on your Android version and device model.

  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.comarrow-up-right. Enter your credentials if prompted, then confirm the IP reflects your proxy location.

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