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Proxies for Apps, Games, Browsers and Tools

Every app handles proxies differently: Telegram accepts SOCKS5 and MTProto, WhatsApp takes an HTTPS address on port 443, browsers use system or extension settings, and scraping tools take a proxy string in code.

Pick your app below for the exact setup steps, the proxy type that works best for it, and a free list to test with.

How to use

  • Find the app, game, browser or tool you want to run through a proxy.

  • On its page, check the key facts: which protocols the app accepts and whether it detects proxies.

  • Follow the setup steps for your platform. Every page has Android, iOS and desktop where the app exists.

  • Test with a free proxy from the list, then move to a residential or ISP plan for daily use.

Choose type

Use caseRecommended proxyWhyAvoidProduct
Messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal)Residential SOCKS5 or HTTPSStable single IP, works where the app is restrictedDatacenter ranges in restricted countriesExplore proxies
Social networks (Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok)Residential or mobile, one IP per accountPlatforms link accounts by IP and ban datacenter rangesShared free proxiesExplore proxies
Games (PUBG, BGMI, Roblox, Minecraft, Steam)ISP or residential close to the game serverLatency matters more than anonymityRotating IPs mid-sessionExplore proxies
Browsers and OS (Chrome, Edge, Android, iPhone)Any type; residential for geo-testingSystem proxy affects every app on the deviceFree proxies for loginsExplore proxies
Scraping and automation tools (Selenium, Puppeteer, Scrapebox, AdsPower)Rotating residential or datacenter by target siteVolume and IP diversity matterSingle static IP for high volumeExplore proxies

Most popular apps & services

Proxies for apps FAQ

No. One residential or ISP proxy works for most apps. What differs is where you enter it and which protocol the app accepts. Messengers usually want SOCKS5, browsers and operating systems take HTTP or HTTPS, and tools accept either.

Yes, for testing. Free proxies are shared and go offline often, so for daily use switch to a paid residential or ISP proxy.

Most apps only see the proxy's IP. Social networks and games look at the IP type: datacenter ranges are often flagged, residential and mobile IPs are not.

A proxy is set per app or per browser and does not touch the rest of the device. A VPN routes everything. For a single app such as Telegram a proxy is lighter and faster to switch.