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Set up proxies directly on the Windows operating system.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding, please ensure that you have:
- No other VPNs or proxies active.
- The proxy endpoint and port (e.g.,
us.decodo.com:10101).
- Your proxy username and password (or a set of whitelisted IPs).
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Proxy Guide
Learn how to find the proxy details for each proxy type in the dashboard [here].
Proxy Configuration
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This guide covers Windows 11 and Windows 10
Step 1. Press Windows + I to launch Settings.
Step 2. Navigate to Network & Internet.
Step 3. Click Set up under the Manual proxy setup section.
Step 4. Enable Use a proxy server.
Step 5. Fill in the following fields:
- Proxy IP address (e.g.,
us.decodo.com)
- Port (e.g.,
10001)
Step 6. Check the box for Don’t use the proxy server for local (intranet) addresses.
Step 7. Click Save.
Verify the Connection
Open your browser and visit ip.decodo.com.
If your IP is not on the whitelist, the system may prompt you to enter credentials. Please input the proxy username and password you specified earlier.
If successful, your IP address will reflect the proxy’s location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Block List
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Target Access Notice
Please note that we restrict access to certain domain names. You can click [here] to learn more.
SOCKS5
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SOCKS5 Support
Windows 10 and Windows 11 do not natively support SOCKS5. Alternatively, use a web browser or third-party tool for SOCKS5 support. Examples include Mozilla Firefox or the FoxyProxy extension.
Direct IP
Direct IP Parameter Support
If you have purchased an IP list, you can use the direct IP parameter in the proxy username: user-username-ip-x.x.x.x
Supported Products: DC Pay/IP, Dedicated DC, ISP Pay/IP, Dedicated ISP plans.
Products that provide access to the full proxy pool (e.g., Residential Proxies) do not support this parameter.
IP:Port
Decodo proxies do not support the IP:PORT format by default.
You must use the endpoint rotator format (e.g., us.decodo.com:10101).
If necessary, try the workaround [here], but it will only work temporarily and will require another installation update afterwards.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any other issues, please refer to our main Troubleshooting section. 