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# How to Test a Proxy on iOS

Ensure your internet traffic is routed through your proxy correctly. Here's a simple guide to testing proxies on iOS

**Why Test Your Proxy?**

* **Verify if the proxy is working**: Make sure your connection goes through the proxy server.
    
* **Check your IP address**: See if your public IP has changed to the proxy server’s IP.
    
* **Troubleshoot issues**: Solve any connection problems related to the proxy.

**Testing Proxy on iOS (iPhone/iPad)**

**Through Wi-Fi Settings**

1. Go to **Settings > Wi-Fi**.
    
2. Tap the **i** icon next to your connected Wi-Fi.
    
    [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/frzu3rg0/1240133861/fa27fcb8ab5486c84117f7d319e0/WhatsApp+Image+2024-11-05+at+09_22_49.jpeg?expires=1740204000&signature=6446f8ba8eab8a532b049783fc10586c4215aba715ab1c98106b47e270180d84&req=dSIjFsh9nolZWPMW3nq%2BgZbbO5xva1Z5aA36GPrbpi9IjdkpPym06%2FiOCyK7%0AooLT%2FYN5cFeWCNfGZcspcsMYx7k%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/frzu3rg0/1240133861/fa27fcb8ab5486c84117f7d319e0/WhatsApp+Image+2024-11-05+at+09_22_49.jpeg?expires=1740204000&signature=6446f8ba8eab8a532b049783fc10586c4215aba715ab1c98106b47e270180d84&req=dSIjFsh9nolZWPMW3nq%2BgZbbO5xva1Z5aA36GPrbpi9IjdkpPym06%2FiOCyK7%0AooLT%2FYN5cFeWCNfGZcspcsMYx7k%3D%0A)
    
3. Scroll down to **HTTP Proxy** and choose **Manual**.
    
    [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/frzu3rg0/1240119151/fd5a2682aee2c0f074a932923441/WhatsApp+Image+2024-11-05+at+09_14_30.jpeg?expires=1740204000&signature=4126cc514e2e6072ddf27f287c91dd6f07c37fa419081d5f053059133c6e455b&req=dSIjFsh%2FlIBaWPMW3nq%2BgUm7p12dAUwME9jT7aKrQilfse4uR4cAsHyjyWaL%0ALdhByuHocGNJuqlU4THhIYIAKwM%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/frzu3rg0/1240119151/fd5a2682aee2c0f074a932923441/WhatsApp+Image+2024-11-05+at+09_14_30.jpeg?expires=1740204000&signature=4126cc514e2e6072ddf27f287c91dd6f07c37fa419081d5f053059133c6e455b&req=dSIjFsh%2FlIBaWPMW3nq%2BgUm7p12dAUwME9jT7aKrQilfse4uR4cAsHyjyWaL%0ALdhByuHocGNJuqlU4THhIYIAKwM%3D%0A)
    
4. Enter the proxy IP and port.
    
5. Open Safari or Chrome and visit [https://whatismyip.com](https://whatismyip.com/) to see if the IP matches your proxy server.     

## **Troubleshooting Common Proxy Issues**

* **Incorrect proxy details**: Double-check the IP, port, username, and password.
    
* **Proxy not responding**: Try a different site to confirm if the issue is with the proxy or the site.
    
* **Proxy not showing in browser**: Clear your browser cache and try again.

Testing a proxy on different devices is simple and quick. By following these steps, you can confirm that your proxy is working and that your internet traffic is securely routed.

**If you have any questions or problems with your proxy setup, you can reach our support team through the chat on our website or on our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/FWgEA6XW). We're here to help!**