How to set up a proxy in an antidetect browser: step-by-step guide
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In short
To connect a proxy to an antidetect browser, copy the host, port, username and password from your Proxeta Dashboard, enter them in the profile, set the proxy protocol (HTTP or SOCKS5) and check the IP. Residential and mobile proxies use port 8080 for HTTP and 1080 for SOCKS5; the ISP proxy port is shown in the order. For profiles that run for weeks, use ISP proxies or a sticky session, with one proxy per profile.
Dolphin Anty, GeeLark, Multilogin, MostLogin and other antidetect browsers all connect proxies the same way: in the profile settings, you enter the proxy type, host, port, username and password. Menu names differ between tools and even between versions of the same tool, so below is a general procedure that works for any of them, along with the parameters Proxeta provides.
What you need to connect a proxy to an antidetect browser
You need three things: the proxy details, a protocol your browser supports, and the profile you are assigning the proxy to.
A proxy string is all the connection parameters written on one line, separated by colons. Proxeta residential and mobile proxies come in the host:port:login:password format:
| Field | What it is | Example structure |
|---|---|---|
| host | the proxy service gateway address | proxy.example.invalid |
| port | the protocol port: 8080 for HTTP, 1080 for SOCKS5 | 8080 |
| login | the username, which contains your account ID and the generation parameters | demo-login |
| password | the authentication password | demo-password |
Copy the username in full: it stores the parameters chosen during generation, namely the location and, for a sticky session, the session ID as well.
An ISP proxy is a dedicated static IP from an internet service provider that does not change during the paid term. Its connection details are in the order on the “My proxies” tab: IP and port, username and password. ISP proxies work over HTTP and SOCKS5, with the connection formats http://username:password@IP:port and socks5://username:password@IP:port.
Which proxy type to choose for antidetect browser profiles
For long-running profiles, choose ISP proxies, or residential and mobile proxies with a sticky session. Use rotation for short tasks where a changing IP does not get in the way.
| Type | How the IP behaves | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| ISP proxies | one dedicated IP for the whole order term of 30 days | work accounts, profiles that run for weeks, long uninterrupted sessions |
| Residential, sticky session | the IP is kept for as long as possible, until the provider drops the connection | you need a city, region, ISP or ZIP code; an IP change after a disconnect is acceptable |
| Mobile, sticky session | the same behavior, with addresses from mobile carrier networks | scenarios that need mobile traffic |
| Residential or mobile, rotation | new connections use a new IP from the pool | one-off checks of search results and ads by geo, data collection; not for signing in to accounts |
A practical rule:
- if a profile works with one account for weeks and needs a permanent address, use ISP proxies;
- if you need a specific city or mobile traffic, use residential or mobile proxies with a sticky session: ISP proxies only let you choose the country;
- if the task is short and the IP can change, use rotation.
The billing models differ too: residential and mobile proxies draw on a shared traffic balance in GB, while ISP proxies are ordered for 30 days with unlimited traffic. Current prices are in the Proxeta pricing section, and the term and renewal are explained in how ISP proxies work.
Do you need a separate proxy for each profile
Yes, each profile needs its own proxy. An antidetect browser keeps separate cookies and fingerprint settings for each profile, but the network address comes from the proxy: if several profiles run through one ISP address or one sticky-session string, websites see the same IP for all of them.
How to follow this rule:
- ISP proxies. One IP from the order per profile. You set the number of IPs when you place the order.
- Residential and mobile. Generate as many strings as you have profiles (1 to 100 per request) and assign a separate string to each profile. After connecting, compare the IPs: different profiles should have different addresses.
- Record-keeping. Note which string is assigned to which profile. Do not post strings in public chats or repositories: they contain your account’s authentication details.
Multi-account work is a routine task for agencies, SMM and advertising teams. Keep it within the platforms’ rules and the Acceptable Use Policy.
How to connect a proxy to a profile: step-by-step instructions
First get the proxy details in your Proxeta Dashboard, then move them to the profile’s proxy settings and check the IP.
- Create connections. For residential and mobile proxies, open the “Generate proxies” section. Set “Connection type” to “Residential” or “Mobile”, choose a country and, if needed, a region, city, ISP or ZIP code, then the “Session type” and the number of proxies. How to search for locations is explained in choosing a country and city for your proxies. For ISP proxies, open the “ISP proxies” section, the “My proxies” tab and the order you need.
- Choose a protocol. The “Protocol” field offers HTTP (port 8080) and SOCKS5 (port 1080). You will set the same protocol in the profile later. If the tool supports both, either one works. ISP proxies work over both HTTP and SOCKS5.
- Copy the details. Copy a single string, copy the whole list with the “Copy all” button, or download it as a TXT file.
- Open the proxy settings in the profile. Create a new profile or open an existing one and find the proxy section. Where exactly it is depends on the tool and its version.
- Set the proxy type. Choose the same protocol as the string: HTTP or SOCKS5.
- Paste the parameters. If the browser accepts the full string, paste it and check that the host, port, username and password ended up in the right fields. If the fields are separate, fill in each one. Copy the username and password without leading or trailing spaces.
- Save the profile and check the connection. If the tool has a built-in proxy check, run it, then open the profile and verify the IP as described in the next section.
The ports and the order in which to transfer the fields are covered in connecting a proxy, and the string structure and login parameters in proxy string format.
How to check the proxy IP and location in a profile
Launch the profile and open any IP checker in it: the address and country should match the proxy, not your real connection. Do this before you sign in to an account in a new profile for the first time.
What to verify:
- IP. It differs from your own network’s address. For ISP proxies, note the address the check showed: it should be the same the next time you launch the profile.
- Country and city. They match the location chosen during generation. IP checkers use different geolocation databases, so the city may differ between them; if the city matters for your task, compare the result across several services.
- Address stability. With a sticky session and with ISP proxies, the IP should stay the same when you reload the page. In rotation mode, a new address on a new connection is expected behavior.
- Profile settings. If your tool sets the time zone and language from the proxy IP, make sure they are consistent with the connection country.
Why your proxy is not working in an antidetect browser
Start by checking the protocol, the port and any extra spaces in the username and password; the help center starts with these steps too. Other common situations are collected in the table.
| Symptom | Cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| The proxy won’t connect | the proxy type in the profile does not match the string: an HTTP string is set as SOCKS5, or vice versa | set the string’s protocol in the profile or create a string with the protocol you need |
| The proxy won’t connect even though the protocol is correct | the port does not match the protocol | use 8080 for HTTP and 1080 for SOCKS5; for ISP proxies, use the port from the “My proxies” tab |
| Authentication error | spaces at the start or end of the username or password, or the username was not copied in full | copy the fields again without spaces, and copy the username in full |
| The fields are filled in incorrectly after pasting the string | the tool expects a different field order or does not accept a full string | fill in the host, port, username and password in separate fields |
| You are not sure the details were copied correctly | the string came from an old file or a chat | copy the string again from the current list |
| Connections can’t be created | no traffic left, no location selected, or the quantity is out of range | check your balance, choose a country or city, and set a quantity from 1 to 100 |
| The IP changes while you work | the string was created in rotation mode, or the provider ended the sticky session | create strings with a sticky session; for profiles that run for weeks, use ISP proxies |
| The IP check shows the wrong country | the string was created for a different location, or the username was edited by hand | create connections for the right location and copy the username in full |
| An ISP proxy stopped working | the 30-day order term ended (there is no automatic renewal), or the IP in the order was replaced, and after a replacement the old connection details no longer work | renew the order in advance with the “Renew” button on the “My proxies” tab; after an IP replacement, enter the new connection details in the profile |
If you renew an ISP order less than a day before the term ends, keeping the same IPs is not guaranteed. If the address has changed, update the details in the profile and check the IP again.
If the problem persists, note which section you have open, which settings you selected and what error text you see, and contact support in Telegram. The checks to run before you contact support are described in troubleshooting connection problems.
Frequently asked questions
Which port should I use for Proxeta proxies in an antidetect browser?
For residential and mobile proxies, the port depends on the protocol: 8080 for HTTP and 1080 for SOCKS5. For ISP proxies, use the IP and port shown in the order on the “My proxies” tab.
Should I choose HTTP or SOCKS5 in the profile?
Either protocol works if your antidetect browser supports it. What matters is that the proxy type in the profile matches the string: set an HTTP string as HTTP and a SOCKS5 string as SOCKS5.
Can I use one proxy for several profiles?
Technically yes, but with one ISP address or one sticky-session string, all those profiles go online from the same IP, and websites see a shared address. If the profiles need to stay separate, give each one its own proxy.
Why does the IP keep changing in my antidetect browser profile?
Most likely, the string was created in rotation mode, which uses a new IP from the pool for new connections. For profiles that sign in to accounts, create strings with a sticky session or use ISP proxies with a static address for 30 days.
Which proxies should I use for an antidetect browser?
For profiles that run for weeks, ISP proxies are more convenient: the dedicated IP is assigned to the order for the full 30-day term. If you need a specific city or mobile traffic, use residential or mobile proxies with a sticky session; for one-off geo checks, rotation is enough.