Generally we no dey recommend to use proxy server with DroidDesk devices.
One of the main advantage of using real phone na say e dey work through im own native network connection — Wi-Fi, LTE or 5G.
When you add proxy, that advantage fit reduce because the browser or app traffic fit stop to pass directly through the original network environment of the phone.
Why we no dey recommend proxy use
To use proxy fit affect:
- the connection speed;
- the latency of the remote control;
- the stability of the session;
- how fast websites dey load;
- how apps dey behave;
- the availability of the device.
If dem route the device traffic through proxy server, the remote control fit dey slower or less stable. For more info about the latency problems, check Slow connection or input delay.
Based on the proxy settings, the device fit also become impossible to reach if the proxy connection fail, become unstable or dem no set am up well.
Why the native connection of the phone matter
DroidDesk devices na real Android smartphones wey dem host for real locations.
Dem fit use real Wi-Fi, LTE or 5G connections.
Na one of the main reasons why users dey choose DroidDesk instead of emulators or virtual devices. To learn more about wetin every plan dey include, check Available plans and features.
If you use proxy, some websites or services fit see the proxy IP instead of the IP of the native network of the phone.
This one fit change how websites, apps, location checks or network-based tests dey behave.
When a proxy fit dey useful
A proxy fit dey useful if you need to test how a website or browser session dey behave through one particular IP, region or network route.
For example, you fit wan test:
- how websites dey load from one particular proxy location;
- how the browser dey behave through a custom IP;
- how regional content dey show;
- proxy-based browser workflows.
But remember say this one dey add extra network layer and e fit reduce the value of using the native connection of the phone.
Recommended method: DroidDesk Browser profiles
If you still need to use proxy, the recommended method na DroidDesk Browser profile.
Every browser profile fit get im own proxy. DroidDesk Browser dey support HTTP and SOCKS5 proxies, and you fit test the proxy connection before you save the profile.
This way, na only the browser traffic for that profile dey pass through the proxy, while the device itself dey stay more stable.
This one dey usually safer pass to change the proxy settings for the whole Android system. DroidDesk Browser profiles dey available for every plan.
How to use a proxy for DroidDesk Browser profile
- Open the rental for the Web App and create or edit a DroidDesk Browser profile.
- Turn on the proxy and enter your proxy details (HTTP or SOCKS5).
- Test the proxy connection, then save the profile.
- Click Open on Phone to open the browser with that profile.
- If pages no dey load or the session no dey stable, turn off the proxy for the profile.
Check DroidDesk Web App for full instructions on browser profiles.
Another option: extension for Kiwi Browser
If you prefer another browser, you fit use proxy extension inside Kiwi Browser. Kiwi Browser dey support Chrome extensions, so na only im browser traffic dey pass through the proxy.
- Open Kiwi Browser for the rented device.
- Go to the Chrome Web Store.
- Install a proxy extension wey you fit trust.
- Open the extension settings.
- Enter your proxy details.
- Test the connection inside Kiwi Browser.
- If the pages no dey load or the session become unstable, turn off the proxy extension.
Wetin we no dey recommend
We no dey recommend:
- to change the proxy settings for system level for Android;
- to use proxies wey no stable or wey slow;
- to use free or unknown proxy providers;
- to route the whole device connection through a proxy;
- to change the network settings if you no sabi how to restore dem;
- to use a proxy wey fit cut the device from internet.
The proxy settings for system level fit affect the device connection and make remote access hard.
Important
DroidDesk no dey promise stable device performance when you dey use proxy server.
If the device become slow, unstable or impossible to reach after you set up the proxy, turn am off and try again.
If you no fit restore the connection, contact support.
When to contact support
Contact support if:
- the device become impossible to reach after you set up the proxy;
- the connection become too slow;
- the websites stop to load;
- you no fit turn off the proxy;
- the remote control become unstable.
Send:
- Device ID;
- RustDesk ID;
- how you set the proxy (DroidDesk Browser profile or Kiwi extension name);
- screenshot of the problem;
- short description of wetin happen.
Check Contact support to see all the channels wey dey available.
Questions People Dey Ask
Fit I use a proxy for DroidDesk device?
Yes, but generally we no dey recommend am.
Why DroidDesk no dey recommend proxy use?
Because a proxy fit reduce the speed, increase the latency, affect the session stability and reduce the advantage of using real phone with im native network connection.
Wetin be the safest way to use a proxy?
The safest option na to set the proxy for DroidDesk Browser profile. Proxy extension inside Kiwi Browser na another option.
Fit I use a proxy for the whole phone?
We no dey recommend to change the proxy settings for system level for Android because e fit affect the remote access and the device availability.
DroidDesk dey provide proxy servers?
No. DroidDesk no dey provide proxy servers. You must use your own proxy provider.
A proxy go affect the native IP of the phone?
Yes. If the browser or app traffic dey pass through a proxy, the websites fit see the proxy IP instead of the native Wi-Fi, LTE or 5G IP of the phone.
Wetin I suppose do if the device become unstable after I set up the proxy?
Turn off the proxy for the browser profile, or turn off the proxy extension or the proxy settings. If the device still no dey available, contact support and send Device ID, RustDesk ID, screenshot and short description.