iPhones allow proxy configuration per Wi-Fi network, enabling users to channel their internet traffic through a proxy server. This setup is ideal for enhancing privacy or bypassing geographic restrictions while browsing on iOS. ## **Preparation: Proxy details** - Before you begin, make sure you have: - An active Squid Proxies account - A working proxy (IP:PORT or domain:PORT) - Your authorized IP (or username/password if using auth-based proxy) - A Wi-Fi connection (proxy setup only works for Wi-Fi, not mobile data)
## **iPhone proxy setup steps** ### **Step 1: Open Wi-Fi Settings** 1. Go to your iPhone's Settings 2. Tap Wi-Fi 3. Tap the ⓘ icon next to your connected Wi-Fi network.

📌 You can only configure proxies on saved Wi-Fi networks—this won’t apply to cellular connections.
### **Step 2: Go to Proxy Settings** 1. Scroll down to HTTP Proxy 2. Select Manual

### **Step 3: Enter Proxy Details** In the manual configuration fields: - Server: Enter your proxy IP or domain (e.g., `123.45.67.89` or `p102.squidproxies.com`) - Port: Enter the port number provided (usually `3128`, `8800`, or your assigned port)

**For IP-authenticated proxies:** - Leave Username and Password blank. - Ensure your current iPhone IP is added to the Authorized IPs section in your Squid Proxies dashboard. **For username/password proxies:** - Fill in your provided Username and Password fields.
### **Step 4: Save and Test** Once filled in, exit Settings (it saves automatically). To confirm the proxy is working: 1. Open Safari 2. Visit https://whatismyipaddress.com or http://ip-check.net. 3. If it shows your proxy IP instead of your real one, you're connected through Squid Proxies.

## **Troubleshooting guide** - **Still showing real IP** - Make sure your IP is authorized (for IP auth) or credentials are correct - **Connection errors** - Check for typos in server/port or test proxy via desktop curl - **App not using proxy** - Not all apps honor system proxy settings. Safari, Chrome, and many system apps do; some third-party apps may not
## **Notes on iPhone proxies** 1. iPhones only support HTTP/HTTPS proxies on Wi-Fi. SOCKS5 is not supported natively. 2. If you switch networks, the proxy settings will not carry over—you’ll need to configure each Wi-Fi network separately. 3. Consider creating a dedicated Wi-Fi network just for proxy browsing if switching often. ---
**More Proxy Tutorials:** - [Proxy Authentication: Whitelisting IPs vs User/Pass](https://www.squidproxies.com/proxy-tutorials/tutorials-getting-started/proxy-authentication-ip-whitelisting-vs-username-and-password) - [Setting Up Proxies in Safari](https://www.squidproxies.com/proxy-tutorials/getting-setup/browsers/setting-up-proxies-in-safari)