# Android

Use these guides below to configure your 9**Proxy** Residential Proxies for a mobile network using mobile data or a Wi-Fi network on Android.

## 1. Before You Begin

Make sure you’ve already:

* Created a sub-user
* Generated a proxy session

Not sure how? View the proxy setup guide [here](https://docs.9proxy.com/getting-started/residential-proxy-by-gb/proxy-generation).

## 2. Using mobile data

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NOTE

When using proxies for a mobile network, the connection type can be HTTP only.
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Navigate to Settings > Network & internet > Internet.
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Tap your mobile network provider’s settings, scroll to the bottom, and select Access Point Names (APNs).
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Choose an APN you’re currently using to configure the Android proxy settings.
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Fill in the setup fields as specified below:

<table><thead><tr><th width="169.6666259765625">Field</th><th>What to Enter</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Server</strong></td><td>Your proxy IP address</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Port</strong></td><td>Your proxy port (e.g., 17521)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Username</strong></td><td>Structured proxy string (see example below)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Password</strong></td><td>Your subaccount password</td></tr></tbody></table>

Example Configuration

* Server: 38.180.149.107
* Port: 17521
* Authentication: ON
* Username: useruser123-country-US-ssid-rhdN1907ma
* Password: X12345678

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The username includes your proxy targeting settings like country, session ID, etc. For help creating your custom proxy username, refer to [this guide](https://docs.9proxy.com/getting-started/residential-proxy-by-gb/making-requests).
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## 3. Using a Wi-Fi network

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Navigate to Settings > Network & internet > Internet.
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Choose your current Wi-Fi network and select the setting icon to access Network details.
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Tap the edit button in the top right corner and expand the Advanced options section to configure the Android proxy settings.
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Under Proxy, select Manual and enter your proxy details along with the credentials:

<table><thead><tr><th width="169.6666259765625">Field</th><th>What to Enter</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Server</strong></td><td>Your proxy IP address</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Port</strong></td><td>Your proxy port (e.g., 17521)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Username</strong></td><td>Structured proxy string (see example below)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Password</strong></td><td>Your subaccount password</td></tr></tbody></table>

Example Configuration

* **Server**: 38.180.149.107
* **Port**: 17521
* **Authentication**: ON
* **Username**: useruser123-country-US-ssid-rhdN1907ma
* **Password**: X12345678

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NOTE

The username includes your proxy targeting settings like country, session ID, etc. For help creating your custom proxy username, refer to [this guide](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aNWNHFp2Vl6lvofXmjGt/quick-start/making-requests).
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Finally, open your web browser, enter previously specified credentials, and press Sign in.
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That’s it! You’re now using a Wi-Fi network with a proxy IP address.