We know how frustrating it can be when you're trying to access a site and get a "proxy error." Or, if you're accessing a video streaming service like Netflix or Hulu, you might get a message saying that the website is temporarily unavailable. Sometimes, these problems can be solved by changing your internet connection. But sometimes, you can't. For example, you might work from home or in a country where internet connections are slower or more expensive than in the US. In those cases, you might need a proxy server.
►IP & port
Once you have a proxy server's IP address and port, you connect to it. For more details, check out our Blog for setting up a proxy connection
►Type
All servers in our list are either HTTPS or SOCKS5 proxies. Please consult our article on proxy definitions for more details on the differences between proxy server types.
►Country
Should you require an IP address from a specific country to bypass geoblocking, you can specify it here.
►Reliability
This shows how successful our attempts to establish a connection using the proxy were (on average).
►Last checked
We evaluate the availability of proxies at frequent intervals. Here, you can see when we last reviewed the server in query.
How do you set up a proxy in Windows 10?
Setting up a proxy depends mainly on your browser or operating system. In general, you'll need to look for proxy options under settings. Once you've discovered these, you can manually input data from our proxy list, namely, the proxy's IP and port.
For Windows, Go to Settings and head to Network and Internet > Proxy > Manual Proxy Setup > Use a Proxy Server.
On macOS, navigate to System Preferences > Network, select the network you wish to create a proxy on, and click Advanced > Proxies.
How To Find Reliable Free Proxies
If you’re looking for reliable proxies, look for servers with a good rating on a third-party review site. We recommend ProxySites as it has over a million members and is highly transparent. To find proxies with a solid uptime, check out Proxy.com. The proxy list here includes proxies that experts review and provide exceptional levels of privacy.
The best way to find proxies that will work with a specific browser is to use the “Proxy SwitchySharp.” This app allows you to switch your browser’s proxy settings on a whim and select a different one without opening each browser’s preferences. Downloading Proxy SwitchySharp is free, but you must purchase a subscription to use this tool regularly.
So, if you want to know how to find a free proxy, check out our list below and let us know which one you choose. And don’t forget to bookmark this page, which will be regularly updated.
1. CloudFlare
CloudFlare is one of the best online security solutions in the world, with over 300 million people trusting their websites with CloudFlare. They have over 100 data centers scattered around the globe, so your website will be distributed across multiple locations.
2. Proxify
This open-source proxy network is free and allows you to set up multiple proxy servers. It’s easy to configure and install, and you can use it on virtually any device. It’s free and has a friendly community that supports and helps out.
3. Noproxy
No proxy is another free, open-source proxy network that is easy to use and doesn’t require any configuration. It has a good community behind it that supports and helps out. It offers free, advanced blocking, port forwarding, and DNS masking.
4. SurfEasy
SurfEasy is a free proxy service with many features, including anonymous surfing, port forwarding, domain name masking, and many more. It works great as a free proxy, but you can also pay a monthly fee to use all its premium features.
5. HideMyAss
HideMyAss is a free proxy network to help you anonymize your internet traffic. It has a wide range of free features, such as IP address masking,
My Proxy Server’s IP Is Blocked – What Should I Do?
In this case, you may want to try a different proxy server. If you have a computer at home, you could use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service.
If you don’t have a computer at home, you could consider using a public WiFi hotspot instead.
Of course, this depends on the type of proxy you’re trying to use, so please check the description of the proxy in question.
If you’re unsure which proxy to use, consider using a VPN. This will hide your IP address, which means you will have access to all the websites you’d usually have access to, but your traffic will appear as though it’s coming from your home country or region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a proxy server?
A proxy server is a device that acts as an intermediary between your computer and the Internet, concealing your IP address and location. A request is made to the web server, preventing direct contact between the client (your browser) and the target (the website you'd like to visit). For that reason, proxies help users to browse the Internet more anonymously.
How can I set up a proxy server?
You must do so manually if you use a proxy server to access the Internet through a secure connection. Click Settings > Network and Internet > Proxy to do this on Windows. Our Blog has step-by-step instructions with screenshots for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
What is the difference between a proxy and a VPN?
Proxies only conceal your IP address, whereas VPNs encrypt your Internet connection. A difference is that proxy servers are usually accessible and have less reliability, but they’re much faster, and you don’t have to worry about bandwidth. A reputable VPN service is typically subscription-based, although it will usually have an added layer of encryption that can impact performance.
Does a proxy protect me from hackers?
A proxy server adds an extra layer of protection, but it doesn't mean you're 100% safe.
The proxies we provide are public proxies; this means the proxy may be infected.
Can I scrape from this website?
Yes, you can use a proxy scraper to download the proxy list, but if you harm our website, we will report you and your IP
For what purpose can I use these proxies?
This proxy works perfectly on Amazon! You can use it for anything you want. But some of these proxies can be banned on the services you need to use.
How often does the free proxy list update?
Free users will update the proxies every 5 minutes; premium users will update every minute.
What is the proxy bandwidth?
The premium proxy is a server that allows us to access the website without being blocked by firewalls. The free proxies only give us a certain amount of traffic. If the bandwidth of the proxy is exceeded, the proxy will likely die.
Are these proxies always online?
These are public proxy servers that volunteer on the internet host.
Do you sell any proxies?
Yes! We sell data center proxies in our premium plan. These proxies are very fast and online 24/7.
What is the proxy timeout?
Our proxy timeout is at least a minute, but we always check our proxy list with a timeout of 10 seconds.
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