> ## 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.

# Tun2Socks Proxy Setup Guide

> Tun2Socks is a free app available on Android devices and tunnels connections for your apps.

<Warning>
  Tun2Socks is not available on the Apple **iPhone**.
</Warning>

## Android Setup

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Download the app from [**the Play Store**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elseplus.tun2socks\&hl=en\&gl=US) on your Android device.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open the app and fill in the following fields:

    * **Socks host** (e.g., `gate.decodo.com`).
    * **Port** (e.g., `7000`).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Set up the authentication:

    * **Username**: Proxy username (e.g., `user-proxyusername-session-1-sessionduration-60-country-us`).
    * **Password**: Proxy password.

    <Warning>
      - Ensure you are using **advanced parameters** directly in the proxy username to specify the **location** and keep the IP from **rotating** with residential and mobile proxies.
      - Refer to the [**Common Issues**](https://help.decodo.com/docs/tun2socks-integration?isFramePreview=true#socks5) section below to learn how.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Tap **START CONNECT** to activate the proxies.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/7Hj3tfc-1rGMirwk/images/docs/aa5497b29b2d4d6f911381feb2b611b6ef09b2097f54084804ad8ac1abdc5f8a-Group_427323369.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7Hj3tfc-1rGMirwk&q=85&s=f04dc55fbcdde65ee02606396d3877a8" style={{ width:"46%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1200" height="2536" data-path="images/docs/aa5497b29b2d4d6f911381feb2b611b6ef09b2097f54084804ad8ac1abdc5f8a-Group_427323369.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    A pop-up will appear, asking you to create a VPN connection. Tap **Allow**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/decodo/HeowWjVaMvMCJRIK/images/docs/4cc0858d820af9a62e8d6c1a66fe1618d1748d48e4f189efb6600fe2fd28bc52-Group_427323370.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=HeowWjVaMvMCJRIK&q=85&s=fd6e76cfc55ef34021ad4a1b7fab4007" style={{ width:"46%" }} className="mx-auto" width="1200" height="2536" data-path="images/docs/4cc0858d820af9a62e8d6c1a66fe1618d1748d48e4f189efb6600fe2fd28bc52-Group_427323370.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Verify the Connection

* Open a browser and visit [**ip.decodo.com**](https://ip.decodo.com/). If successful, your IP address will display the location of the proxy.

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## Common Issues