Google Play Store, also known as Google Play, is an online distribution service where Android users can find and download all their favorite Android apps. There are millions of applications available on Google Play Store and you can basically find an app for any of your interests. You can access Google Play Store on your desktop via any device and itâs already pre-installed on any Android mobile device.
Some apps on Google Play Store might not be made available for you if the developer decided for it to be only available in a certain region. Even if you can access an app in your country, the moment you leave it you may not be able to access it anymore. This would prove to be quite annoying especially if itâs an app that you need.
To bypass these geo-restrictions, you need the help of a Google Play Store proxy to change your location. A Google Play Store proxy will handle all of your data traffic which means that any website you visit or application you use will only be able to see the IP address of the proxy server and not your own. You can easily choose any countryâs IP you want to access those restricted apps.
The best Google Play Store proxies to use for geo-targeting would be residential proxies as these types of proxies use residential IPs from actual devices making you appear as if you were a genuine user from any location you choose. You can also use datacenter proxies if you want a faster connection but do keep in mind that these proxies are less reliable compared to residential proxies.
Letâs configure your Google Play Store proxy settings.
Note: Make sure that the web browser youâre using for Google Play Store is set to automatically copy your computerâs proxy settings. Google Chrome automatically does this, so itâs recommended to use it.
How To Use Proxies With Google Play Store
For Windows:
To set up proxies in Windows, simply search for âProxy Settingsâ in your windows search bar and open the search result.

You are then given two options to choose from: Automatic proxy setup or Manual proxy setup. If you want windows to automatically detect your proxy settings, choose the first option. Choose the second option if you want to utilize a specific ip address and port number.
If you chose the first option, then:
- Turn on Automatically detect Settings
- Turn on Use setup script
- Enter the script address
- Click Save

If you chose the second option, then:
- Turn on Use a proxy server
- Input both server address and port number
- If you have any addresses you would like to visit without a proxy, enter them here
- Turn on Donât use the proxy server for local addresses check box if you want to access a local server without a proxy
- Click Save
Image Alt Text: Windows Automatic Proxy Setup
For Android:
Step 1. Go to your phoneâs settings app.
Image Alt Text: Androidâs Settings App
Step 2. Tap on âWifiâ.
Image Alt Text: Androidâs Wifi Settings
Step 3. Long-press the wi-fi network you want to use proxies with. Note: Make sure to connect to the wifi first.
Image Alt Text: Going to Androidâs Network Settings
Step 4. Tap on âModify Networkâ.
Image Alt Text: Androidâs Network Settings
Step 5. Turn on âShow advanced optionsâ and then click on âProxyâ.
Image Alt Text: Going to Androidâs Proxy Settings
This should then redirect you to your android device's proxy settings. Below is a detailed description of how to configure it.
Configuring Your Android Deviceâs Proxy Settings
After being redirected to your phoneâs proxy settings, you are then given two options to choose from: Automatic proxy setup or Manual proxy setup.
Image Alt Text: Androidâs Proxy Settings
If you want your device to utilize specific proxy server settings, choose the first option âManualâ. Choose the second option, âAutoâ, if you want your device to automatically detect your proxy settings.
Note: Older android versions may not have the âAutoâ option available.
If you chose Manual configuration, then:
- Enter your proxy hostname Note: You can enter hostnames or ip addresses here
- Input your proxy port number
- Put any websites here that you donât want to use any proxies on.
- Tap âSaveâ if youâre finished
Image Alt Text: Androidâs Manual Proxy Configuration
If you chose Auto configuration, simply
- Enter your proxy serviceâs .**PAC url. **
- Tap âSaveâ
Image Alt Text: Androidâs Automatic Proxy Configuration
Note: Your service provider or network administrator will give you your required .PAC file.
Congratulations! You have now finished configuring a Google Play Store proxy server.