How to Set Up Proxies With Proxifier
Proxifier allows you to route your software's internet traffic through a proxy server, even if the applications don’t have native proxy support. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set up Oxylabs proxies with Proxifier.
What is Proxifier?
Proxifier is a universal proxy enabler for Windows, macOS, and Android that allows applications that don't natively support proxies to connect to the internet through a proxy server.
The tool forcibly reroutes internet traffic through a proxy using customizable rules, giving you control over how and where your data flows at the system level. It works with any internet-based application, like a game, a browser, or a command-line tool.
1. Getting started
Download and install Proxifier and make use of the 31-day free trial. On Windows, you can also get a portable version.
NOTE: Before adding proxies, disable VPNs, in-app proxy settings, or operating system proxy settings you might already have to avoid conflicting or double reroutes.
2. Add proxy and enter proxy details
Go to Proxy Servers and Add a new proxy.
Proxy server setup
Adding a new proxy
Specify the following details for Oxylabs proxies based on your chosen proxy type. Make sure to enable Authentication and enter your Oxylabs proxy user’s credentials you’ve created in the dashboard.
Please note that Proxifier doesn’t support Oxylabs Mobile Proxies.
Residential Proxies
Protocol: HTTPS or SOCKS5
Address: pr.oxylabs.io
Port: 7777
Username: customer-USERNAME
Password: PASSWORD
Note: Prepend customer- to your username (e.g., customer-john123).
You can also use additional parameters to define geo-location (country, state, city, etc.) and manage sessions. For more details, check out Residential Proxies documentation.
| Proxy Parameter | Example | Protocols |
| Country entry node | Host: us-pr.oxylabs.ioPort: 10000 |
HTTPS |
| Country | Username: customer-USERNAME-cc-DE |
HTTPS, SOCKS5 |
| City | Username: customer-USERNAME-cc-US-city-los_angeles |
HTTPS, SOCKS5 |
| State | Username: customer-USERNAME-st-us_california |
HTTPS, SOCKS5 |
| Continent | Username: customer-USERNAME-cn-NA |
HTTPS, SOCKS5 |
| ZIP/Postal code | Username: customer-USERNAME-cc-US-postalcode-90012 |
HTTPS, SOCKS5 |
| ASN Targeting | Username: customer-USERNAME-ASN-21928 |
HTTPS, SOCKS5 |
| Session (up to 10 minutes) | Username: customer-USERNAME-sessid-abcde12345 |
HTTPS, SOCKS5 |
| Session time (up to 1440 minutes) | Username: customer-USERNAME-sessid-abcde12345-sesstime-1440 |
HTTPS, SOCKS5 |
| Sticky proxy entry node | Host: us-pr.oxylabs.ioPort: 10001 |
HTTPS |
Enterprise Dedicated Datacenter Proxies
Specify the following if you purchased Dedicated Datacenter Proxies via sales.
Protocol: SOCKS5
Address: 1.2.3.4 (IP address from your proxy list)
Port: 1180
Username: USERNAME
Password: PASSWORD
For Enterprise Dedicated Datacenter Proxies, choose an IP address from the acquired list.
Self-Service Dedicated Datacenter Proxies
Specify the following if you purchased Dedicated Datacenter Proxies via the dashboard.
Protocol: HTTPS or SOCKS5
Address: ddc.oxylabs.io
Port: 8001
Username: user-USERNAME
Password: PASSWORD
Note: Prepend user- to your username (e.g., user-john123).
For Self-Service Dedicated Datacenter Proxies, the port indicates the sequential number of an IP address from the acquired list. To receive a new IP with every request, set the Port to 8000 to activate proxy rotation. Refer to our documentation for further guidance.
Datacenter Proxies
Protocol: HTTPS or SOCKS5
Address: dc.oxylabs.io
Port: 8001
Username: user-USERNAME
Password: PASSWORD
Note: Prepend user- to your username (e.g., user-john123).
Pay-per-IP subscription
The port corresponds to the sequential number assigned to an IP address from the provided list. Hence, port 8001 uses the first IP address from your list. To activate proxy IP rotation, set the port to 8000.
You can also define the desired geo-location, such as the US, by formatting the proxy username as follows: user-USERNAME-country-US.
Pay-per-traffic subscription
The port 8001 randomly selects an IP address but remains consistent throughout a session. Setting the port value to 8000 will turn on proxy IP rotation.
You can also specify geo-location, such as the US, in the username string: user-USERNAME-country-US.
ISP Proxies
Protocol: HTTPS or SOCKS5
Address: isp.oxylabs.io
Port: 8001
Username: user-USERNAME
Password: PASSWORD
Note: Prepend user- to your username (e.g., user-john123).
ISP Proxies assign each port to a specific IP address and location. Port 8001 always uses the first IP from your proxy list. Use port 8000 to enable proxy rotation. To get rotating IPs from a specific country's proxy pool, set the username using this format: user-USERNAME-country-XX, where XX is the country code (e.g., US for United States).
3. Enabling proxies for a specific application
Go to Proxification Rules and Add a new rule.
Proxification rules
Adding a new proxification rule
Browse for an application (locate an .exe file) and select your newly added proxy as an Action.
Configuring a proxification rule for Chrome
Choosing Chrome.exe
You can rearrange the proxification rule priority from top to bottom.
NOTE: The Default rule applies to all connections if you don’t have a custom rule on top of it.
Processing priority
Wrap up
If you have proxy setup problems, our support team is available through:
Email: Contact us at support@oxylabs.io for detailed questions.
Live chat: Use the chat feature on the right side of your screen for quick assistance.
Explore our integrations for more proxy setup guides on the most popular apps and operating systems.
Please be aware that this is a third-party tool not owned or controlled by Oxylabs. Each third-party provider is responsible for its own software and services. Consequently, Oxylabs will have no liability or responsibility to you regarding those services. Please carefully review the third party's policies and practices and/or conduct due diligence before accessing or using third-party services.
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