How to use a SOCKS5 proxy on Android

Android's built-in Wi-Fi proxy settings generally support HTTP, not authenticated SOCKS5. A SOCKS5-capable client is usually needed for residential SOCKS5 proxies.

1. Choose your connection method

There are three common approaches:

• System Wi-Fi HTTP proxy: For HTTP-only requirements without complex authentication.
• Third-party proxy client: For SOCKS5, username/password authentication, routing rules or global proxying.
• In-app proxy settings: Some browsers, data-access apps and automation tools accept their own proxy settings.

2. Get your MooProxy settings

Copy the gateway, port, username and password from the dashboard. Choose US for a US exit. For a consistent account environment, select sticky mode and save the session.

host: us.mooproxy.net
port: 55688
protocol: SOCKS5
username: YOUR_PROXY_USERNAME
password: YOUR_FULL_PROXY_PASSWORD

3. Add the proxy in a SOCKS5 client

1. Open your proxy client and add a SOCKS5 connection.
2. Enter the MooProxy gateway as the server.
3. Use the port shown in the dashboard.
4. Select username/password authentication.
5. Enter your proxy credentials.
6. Save, enable the proxy and visit an IP-check page to verify the exit.

Field names vary by client. Common labels include Server, Address, Host, Port, User, Pass and Authentication.

4. Android system Wi-Fi proxies

For HTTP, edit the connected Wi-Fi network, expand advanced settings, select a manual proxy and enter the host and port. This is not SOCKS5, may not apply to all apps and may not support credentials.

5. Troubleshooting

• Open an IP-check page to confirm the proxy is active.
• If only one app bypasses it, check that app's proxy behavior.
• For authentication errors, recopy credentials including all location and session parameters.
• For account apps, keep the country and session consistent.