Guides to 4G mobile proxies
How 4G proxies work, how to set them up in your devices and tools, how to rotate the IP from code, and which proxy type fits which job. Each guide gets straight to the steps.
The basics
4G proxies, rotation and protocols — understood before you buy.
- What is a 4G proxy? How mobile proxies work, pros, cons and when to use one A 4G (mobile) proxy routes your traffic through a mobile carrier's IP. Learn how it works, why platforms trust 4G IPs, the trade-offs and when you need one.
- Rotating proxies explained — rotation types and how to change a proxy IP with a link Rotating proxies change IP per request, on a timer or on demand. Learn how each type works, when to rotate, and how to rotate a 4G proxy's IP with one link.
- SOCKS5 vs HTTP proxies — what's the difference and which should you use? HTTP vs SOCKS5 proxies compared: how each works, logins, DNS resolution and tool support, plus which to pick for browsers, antidetect tools and code.
Setup and use
Put a proxy into your devices, browsers, tools and code; test it and fix errors.
- How to set up a proxy on Windows, macOS, iPhone and Android (with a username and password) Set up a proxy with a username and password on Windows 10/11, macOS, iPhone, Android and Firefox, then check the IP it gives you and turn it off again.
- How to add a proxy to GoLogin, AdsPower, Hidemyacc, GenLogin and Multilogin Add an HTTP or SOCKS5 proxy to GoLogin, AdsPower, Hidemyacc, GenLogin or Multilogin profiles, test it, match the time zone and rotate the IP between profiles.
- Rotate a proxy IP automatically with an API — curl, Python and Node.js examples Code to call a 4G proxy's rotation link and wait for the new IP in curl, PowerShell, Python and Node.js, plus proxy logins in Playwright and Puppeteer.
- How to check a proxy — IP, country, carrier, speed and DNS and WebRTC leaks Test a proxy properly: confirm its IP and country, tell a mobile carrier IP from a server IP, measure latency with curl and catch DNS and WebRTC leaks.
- Common proxy errors and how to fix them — 407, timeouts, ERR_PROXY_CONNECTION_FAILED Fixes for common proxy errors: 407 Proxy Authentication Required, ERR_PROXY_CONNECTION_FAILED, ERR_TUNNEL_CONNECTION_FAILED, timeouts and a stuck IP.
Choosing a proxy
How the proxy types compare, and how to pick the right one for the job.
- 4G mobile vs residential vs datacenter proxies — a detailed comparison and how to choose 4G mobile, residential and datacenter proxies compared on IP source, trust, speed, pricing model and the jobs each one suits best — with a clear way to choose.
- Singapore proxies — when you need a Singapore IP and which type to choose When you need a Singapore IP, how Singapore datacenter, residential and 4G proxies differ, how to verify the IP, and what to ask before you buy.