Proxy Configuration FAQ

Basics

A proxy forwards traffic so sites see the proxy IP, not your real address. Virtual Browser supports HTTP/HTTPS, SOCKS5, residential and datacenter IPs.

Add a proxy

1. Open Proxy management in the client
2. Add proxy
3. Fill type, host, port, username/password if needed
4. Save

Examples:

HTTP:  192.168.1.100:8080
SOCKS5: 192.168.1.100:1080
Auth: user:pass@192.168.1.100:8080

Connection fails

Cause	Fix
Dead proxy	Contact provider; try another IP
Wrong type	HTTP vs SOCKS5 must match
Auth error	Verify user/pass; check expiry
Firewall	Allow Virtual Browser outbound

Test a proxy

1. Use Test connection in the client
2. Launch a profile and visit an IP check site
3. Confirm country matches your target market

Slow speed

• Pick geographically closer nodes
• Prefer residential for strict sites, datacenter for speed
• Reduce concurrent profiles

Best practices

• One stable IP per sensitive account when possible
• Match fingerprint timezone/language to proxy geo
• Import/export proxy lists — Help guide

More: Common issues · Advanced configuration