> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.decodo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Android Proxy Setup Guide

> 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).

<Tip>
  **Proxy Guides**

  Learn how to find **proxy details** in your dashboard for each proxy type [**here**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/proxy-quick-start-guides).
</Tip>

## Wi-Fi Network Setup

<Note>
  The steps may vary slightly depending on your Android version and device model.
</Note>

<Warning>
  ### 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.
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open **Settings** on your Android device and go to **Connections**/**Network & Internet**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/ZzFFt4k1AMcE-z1r/images/docs/773530b920bfae98c71d5f25d716d35e2833ebb104dbcf8826dd4a711fd1642b-Group_427323493.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ZzFFt4k1AMcE-z1r&q=85&s=e8a651574e577809290c853ec9642a38" alt="" width="2424" height="2628" data-path="images/docs/773530b920bfae98c71d5f25d716d35e2833ebb104dbcf8826dd4a711fd1642b-Group_427323493.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Go to **Wi-Fi** and tap on your connected network and select the settings (**gear**) icon.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select **Advanced Settings**, **Modify network**, or expand the section by tapping **View more**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/eRLuBYAbadfvmqDE/images/docs/29d3f9321a0c915eeca1be8a4d2deaca97793b9e09367f75df43bc6fe83ba3a2-Group_427323497.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=eRLuBYAbadfvmqDE&q=85&s=8312297b3da4a547b0abbeb814c081dd" alt="" width="3648" height="2104" data-path="images/docs/29d3f9321a0c915eeca1be8a4d2deaca97793b9e09367f75df43bc6fe83ba3a2-Group_427323497.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Under **Proxy**, choose **Manual**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/HeowWjVaMvMCJRIK/images/docs/67239c93fe9e77405accdd93585b122b6fab271f8e0fe2f9a89f53fce56ffb0a-Group_427323501.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HeowWjVaMvMCJRIK&q=85&s=17f1acfefa47d81a451dd7da1df57398" alt="" width="2424" height="1276" data-path="images/docs/67239c93fe9e77405accdd93585b122b6fab271f8e0fe2f9a89f53fce56ffb0a-Group_427323501.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Fill in the following fields:

    * **Proxy hostname** (e.g., `us.decodo.com`).
    * **Proxy port** (e.g., `10001`).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Tap **Save** to apply the settings.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/7Hj3tfc-1rGMirwk/images/docs/a64d3d073089143d678474e50dafef02e84a1a2bf7eb228e2ba15abe62c52ac6-Group_427323502.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7Hj3tfc-1rGMirwk&q=85&s=1455a2734f99bdadb541dd6534d1b0b1" style={{ width:"46%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1200" height="2112" data-path="images/docs/a64d3d073089143d678474e50dafef02e84a1a2bf7eb228e2ba15abe62c52ac6-Group_427323502.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Verify the Connection

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open a browser and visit [**ip.decodo.com**](https://ip.decodo.com/).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    You may be prompted to enter credentials if you are not using a whitelisted IP. Enter your **proxy username and password**, then tap **Sign In**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/HeowWjVaMvMCJRIK/images/docs/49e76e798a873f365c1e794a00405e01437922465f3698137fa39393257b2e07-Group_427323504.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HeowWjVaMvMCJRIK&q=85&s=25f6d2d756d91a3ee9d0bd4c002b44b1" style={{ width:"46%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1200" height="1036" data-path="images/docs/49e76e798a873f365c1e794a00405e01437922465f3698137fa39393257b2e07-Group_427323504.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    If successful, your IP address will reflect the location of the proxy.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Mobile Data Setup

<Note>
  The steps may vary slightly depending on your Android version and device model.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Go to **Settings** → **Connections**/**Network & Internet** → **Mobile Networks**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select **Access Point Names** (APN) and tap on your active APN.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/ZzFFt4k1AMcE-z1r/images/docs/755ac361b8df22a53f886b6a3efea9f2f0c7aa67b13ec978abb83ee50291b51e-Group_427323484.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ZzFFt4k1AMcE-z1r&q=85&s=675658386d5019518d1f9d4ae9ca6e23" style={{ width:"46%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1200" height="1852" data-path="images/docs/755ac361b8df22a53f886b6a3efea9f2f0c7aa67b13ec978abb83ee50291b51e-Group_427323484.png" />

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/HeowWjVaMvMCJRIK/images/docs/6fd35fff0cf132a54cf088571e5b4a34dedcf0f81ededbfa95be6f6fa4dc81bb-Group_427323485.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HeowWjVaMvMCJRIK&q=85&s=e6ee5b0fb7bcdeaa4d09c31443f0f77d" style={{ width:"46%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1200" height="1080" data-path="images/docs/6fd35fff0cf132a54cf088571e5b4a34dedcf0f81ededbfa95be6f6fa4dc81bb-Group_427323485.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Fill in the following fields:

    * **Proxy** (e.g., `us.decodo.com`).
    * **Port** (e.g., `10001`).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Set up the authentication:

    * **Username**: Proxy username.
    * **Password**: Proxy password.
  </Step>

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

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/HeowWjVaMvMCJRIK/images/docs/4310c2e98fbad67e98403f2ec66718fd54cc955445e303e5918ad7ef2467ff13-Group_427323488.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HeowWjVaMvMCJRIK&q=85&s=071ac47017ae74c83e711a8c272d8bef" style={{ width:"46%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1200" height="1632" data-path="images/docs/4310c2e98fbad67e98403f2ec66718fd54cc955445e303e5918ad7ef2467ff13-Group_427323488.png" />

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/eRLuBYAbadfvmqDE/images/docs/1f79d4ca65f1094d2b45e61094a030c15169c0ce49ef63a4fa75c007e07283d2-Group_427323489.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=eRLuBYAbadfvmqDE&q=85&s=a76407ede5600718695b277a0f45b624" style={{ width:"46%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1200" height="656" data-path="images/docs/1f79d4ca65f1094d2b45e61094a030c15169c0ce49ef63a4fa75c007e07283d2-Group_427323489.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    To apply your changes, **restart** your network by turning **Mobile Data** off and on again.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Verify the Connection

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open a browser and visit [**ip.decodo.com**](https://ip.decodo.com/).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enter your credentials if prompted and click **Sign In**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Confirm that the new IP reflects the proxy configuration.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Common Issues

### Blocklist

⚠️ Please be aware that we [**restrict access to some websites**](https://decodo.com/faq/general/do-you-have-any-blocked-sites).

### Direct IP

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Direct IP Parameter Support" icon="gear">
    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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="IP:PORT Format" icon="gear">
    * 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**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/how-to-get-ip-port-format#/), but it only works temporarily before requiring another setup update.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Troubleshooting

If you experience any other issues, check out our main [**troubleshooting**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/proxy-troubleshooting) section.

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