Android

This guide shows two setup options for using a proxy on Android: Wi-Fi Setup and Mobile Network Setup.

Getting Started

Before proceeding, ensure you have:

No other VPN or proxy active.
The proxy endpoint and port (e.g., us.decodo.com:10101).
Your proxy username and password (or a whitelisted IP set).

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Proxy Guides

Learn how to find proxy details in your dashboard for each proxy type here.

Wi-Fi Network Setup

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Application Support

The Wi-Fi Setup works only with browsers. Apps won't function through this method.

For apps, follow the Mobile Network Setup below.

Step 1. Open Settings on your Android device.

Step 2. Go to Wi-Fi and tap on your connected network.

Step 3. Select Advanced Settings or Modify network.

Step 4. Under Proxy, choose Manual and add the proxy details:

Proxy hostname (e.g., us.decodo.com).
Proxy port (e.g., 10101).
Username: Proxy username.
Password: Proxy password.

Step 5. Tap Save to apply the settings.

Verify the Connection

Open a browser and visit ip.decodo.com.
You may be prompted to enter credentials if you are not using a whitelisted IP. Enter the previously specified proxy username and password, then tap Sign In.
If successful, your IP address will reflect the location of the proxy.

Mobile Data Setup

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Steps may vary slightly depending on your Android version and device model.

Step 1. Go to Settings → Connections/Network & Internet → Mobile Networks.

Step 2. Select Access Point Names (APN) and tap on your active APN.

Step 3. Fill in the following fields:

Proxy (e.g., gate.decodo.com).
Port (e.g., 7000).
Username: Proxy username.
Password: Proxy password.

Step 4. Save changes by tapping the three vertical dots in the top-right corner, then press Save.

Step 5. To apply your changes, restart your network by turning Mobile Data off and on again.

Verify the Connection

Open a browser and visit ip.decodo.com.
Enter your credentials if prompted and click Sign In.
Confirm that the new IP reflects the proxy configuration.

Common Issues

Blocklist

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Target Access

Please be aware that we restrict access to some domains. You can learn more here.

Direct IP

Direct IP Parameter Support

If you buy an IP list, you can specify which IPs to connect to using the Direct IP parameter in the proxy username: user-username-ip-x.x.x.x

Supported products: DC Pay/IP, Dedicated DC, ISP Pay/IP, Dedicated ISP plans.
Products that offer access to the full proxy pool, such as residential proxies, do not support this parameter.

IP:PORT

Decodo proxies don't support an IP:PORT format by default;
You must use the endpoint rotator format (e.g., us.decodo.com:10101).
If necessary, try the workaround here, but it only works temporarily before requiring another setup update.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any other issues, please refer to our main troubleshooting section.

Support

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