How to set up a proxy on Android

Android's built-in proxy settings are usually attached to a Wi-Fi network, not to the whole mobile device universally. That makes verification especially important: one app may be proxied while another still uses a direct path.

Set the proxy at the system or browser level

1. Open the Wi-Fi network details for the connection you are using and expand the advanced options.
2. Change the proxy setting from None to Manual, then enter the host and port from your provider.
3. Reconnect to the network if needed, then test the browser or app that should be using the proxy.

Verify the IP changed

If the IP stays the same, double-check that you edited the active Wi-Fi network and that the app under test respects the Android network proxy settings. Then open My IP and confirm the public IP, ASN and country now match the proxy you expected.

Verify the proxy is actually working

Mobile setups often fail because only the browser is proxied, or because the endpoint works but exits in the wrong country. Use the two verification tools before you assume the configuration is correct. Run Proxy Headers for a single endpoint or paste several rows into the bulk proxy checker to confirm status, anonymity and exit location.

Next checks

Keep this verification loop handy: My IP to confirm the exit address, Proxy Headers to catch leaks, and Bulk Proxy Checker when you need to compare multiple endpoints.