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Configure ChangeMyIP HTTP Proxy on Android

Use Android Wi-Fi proxy settings to route supported apps through ChangeMyIP HTTP/HTTPS proxies.

Android HTTP(S) Privacy/Anonymity

Overview

This tutorial shows how to set a ChangeMyIP HTTP proxy on Android Wi-Fi networks. ChangeMyIP provides datacenter and residential proxies with HTTP/HTTPS and additional protocols. Android Wi-Fi proxy settings are per-network and apply to apps that respect the system proxy. Some apps bypass Wi-Fi proxies, so verify each app after setup.

Steps

  1. Log in to ChangeMyIP and note the HTTP proxy host, port, username, and password.
  2. On your Android device, open Settings > Network & internet > Internet.
  3. Tap the gear icon next to the connected Wi-Fi network.
  4. Tap Edit or the pencil icon.
  5. Expand Advanced options.
  6. Set Proxy to Manual.
  7. Enter the ChangeMyIP host in Proxy hostname.
  8. Enter the ChangeMyIP port in Proxy port.
  9. If required, enter your ChangeMyIP username and password in the proxy authentication fields. Android versions vary; if no fields appear, use an app that supports authenticated proxies.
  10. Tap Save.
  11. Open a browser and visit an IP-check page to confirm the ChangeMyIP IP is visible.
  12. Test your target apps. If an app ignores the proxy, configure the proxy inside the app or use a compatible proxy client.
  13. To switch locations, edit the Wi-Fi proxy settings and enter another ChangeMyIP endpoint.