Proxifier is a software that allows you to connect a proxy server to applications that do not support a separate configuration section for this option. The program supports two network protocols – HTTPS and SOCKS. The Proxys.io project offers a modification that supports these two protocols simultaneously.
That is exactly the functionality of the version for PC, but today we are going to talk about the mobile version of Proxifier, or to be more precise, about the guide on configuring a proxy server for your smartphone. We have prepared a step-by-step instruction with screenshots to make it easier for you to understand the inner functionality. In addition, the proxy client is designed for an English-speaking audience.
Setting up proxies in the mobile version of Proxifier:
The application is located on Play Market. Enter “Proxifier Beta” in the search and install it on your smartphone. The program does not take much space – 4.5 MB. Click “Install” and wait for the download to complete.
Launch it and get into your proxy-client workspace. You will be asked to turn on battery optimization when you launch it and it is recommended to activate it because the program works through the “VPN” function of your smartphone.
To proceed with the setup, click on the three horizontal bars in the upper left corner of the screen.
Go to the “Proxy Server” section where the proxy connection is going to be done.
You will be asked to choose if you want to use HTTPS or SOCKS.
After you put a tick under the necessary protocol, you’ll see a box below where you have to specify the IP address, port, login and password of the proxy.
Then you save the settings by pressing the “Save” button.
This finishes the setup process. To start the program we set the “Run” slider to the active position.
After that the program will offer you to establish VPN connection, but it will actually connect your proxy server.
After completing all the steps of this instruction, be sure to check your IP address. You can do this on the 2ip website or by making a request in your browser “My api”.
It is possible that the proxy will not connect at the first attempt because Play Market presents an early version of the program and its functionality is constantly being improved. However, the possibilities that are presented in the mobile version of the application now, completely closes the question of whether it is possible to connect the proxy on the phone.