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Setting up your Proxidize Proxies on IOS

Learn how to use your Proxidize Proxies on your IOS device by configuring your Wi-Fi settings to add a proxy.

This guide shows you how to set up your Proxidize proxy on an iPhone or iPad.

On iOS, proxies are configured directly inside your Wi-Fi network settings. This is because Proxidize proxies are secured to allow web traffic only, connections are permitted over port 80 (HTTP) and port 443 (HTTPS), and other ports are blocked. Due to these port restrictions, configuring the proxy on the Wi-Fi network is currently the reliable way to use Proxidize proxies on iOS.

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What to Expect After you apply the proxy, your iPhone may show a "No Internet Connection" warning, or the Wi-Fi icon may look inactive. This is normal and expected. It happens because iOS checks connectivity using ports that the proxy blocks. Your proxy is still working, you use it by opening a web browser (Safari or Chrome) and browsing normally.

By the end of this guide, your device will route web browsing through your Proxidize proxy over your Wi-Fi network.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following ready:

💡 Where do I find my proxy details? Your host, port, username, and password are shown in your Proxidize dashboard. Keep them nearby before you begin. See Setting Up Your Proxidize Proxies for more detials.

1

Open Wi-Fi Settings and Select Your Network

First, make sure you are connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to use.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

  2. Tap Wi-Fi.

  3. Connect to your Wi-Fi network if you are not already connected.

⚠️ Wi-Fi Only

This method applies the proxy to Wi-Fi only. It does not apply to cellular (mobile) data. You must be on Wi-Fi to use the proxy.

2

Open the Network Configuration

Now open the detailed settings for your connected network.

  1. Next to your connected Wi-Fi network name, tap the ⓘ (info) icon.

  2. Scroll to the bottom of the page until you see the HTTP Proxy section.

3

Configure the HTTP Proxy

This is where you enter your Proxidize proxy details.

  1. In the HTTP Proxy section, tap Configure Proxy.

  2. Select Manual.

  3. Enter your proxy details:

    • Server: your proxy host or IP (e.g. pg.proxi.es)

    • Port: your HTTP proxy port (e.g. 20000)

  4. Turn Authentication ON.

  5. Enter your Username and Password.

  6. Tap Save in the top-right corner.

Critical Step

Make sure Authentication is turned ON and your username and password are entered correctly. Without them, the proxy will reject the connection.

4

Verifying Your Connection

Your proxy is now active on this Wi-Fi network.

Ignore the "No Internet" Warning At this point your iPhone may show "No Internet Connection" or a similar message. Do not worry, this is expected. The proxy only allows web traffic, so system checks fail, but browsing works.

To confirm the proxy is working:

  1. Open a web browser (Safari or Chrome).

  2. Visit one of these sites:

    • https://whoer.net

    • https://whatismyip.com

  3. Check the IP address shown on the page.

If the IP address matches your Proxidize proxy location, your setup is working correctly.

💡 Remember

Web browsing through a browser is how you use the proxy on iOS. Other apps that rely on non-web ports may not work while the proxy is active.

Tips & Troubleshooting

How to turn the proxy off

When you want to stop using the proxy:

  1. Go to Settings → Wi-Fi.

  2. Tap the ⓘ (info) icon next to your network.

  3. Tap Configure Proxy and select Off.

  4. Tap Save.

Your normal internet connection will return immediately.

Quick troubleshooting checklist

If your connection is not working, check these in order:

  1. Are you on the right Wi-Fi network? The proxy applies only to the specific network you configured. Other Wi-Fi networks and cellular data are not affected.

  2. Is Authentication ON? Confirm the toggle is enabled and your username and password are correct. They are case-sensitive.

  3. Is the port your HTTP port? The iOS Wi-Fi proxy uses HTTP only, do not enter a SOCKS port.

  4. Test in a browser. Remember that browsing in Safari or Chrome is the correct way to confirm the proxy, ignore the "No Internet" system warning.

Need Help?

If you have any questions, concerns, or need further clarification, feel free to reach out to us via live chat or email us directly at support@proxidize.com.

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