Confirm that your mobile client supports the resource’s protocol and username/password authentication. Follow the add, enter, select and verify sequence below; on iOS, compare the controls in an installed client such as Shadowrocket.
1. Prepare proxy details
Find an active resource in Proxy management and check its protocol, host, port, proxy username and proxy password. These are proxy credentials, not your website sign-in. Menu names can vary by tool version.
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Protocol / Type | Choose HTTP or SOCKS5 to match the resource and its port. |
| Host / Address | Copy the IP or connection hostname from the resource; enter only the host. |
| Port | Copy the port from the same resource, rather than the tool’s default. |
| Username and password | Copy the proxy credentials into separate fields; check case and extra spaces. |
2. Configure the tool
- Open the client’s server or proxy list, choose Add / + and select manual entry.
- Choose HTTP or SOCKS5 to match the resource. Enter server address, port, proxy username and proxy password.
- Save and select the proxy. Check that the current routing rules send the intended traffic through it.
- Enable the connection following the client and system prompts, then check the exit from your target mobile app.
- Verify again after changing Wi-Fi or cellular networks, and turn off the proxy connection when finished.
Android clients differ in protocol and authentication support. An address-and-port form without authentication is not sufficient evidence of compatibility. System Wi-Fi proxy settings and client routing also have different scopes; do not assume every app or cellular connection uses them.
3. Verify the connection
Open an IP checker inside the configured app, browser profile or device, then test your target website. A successful connection check or latency value does not prove all requests use the intended route. Location differences can also come from lookup databases.
4. Troubleshooting
- Authentication fails: Check the proxy credentials and resource validity. Do not use your MantaProxy website account.
- Connection times out: Check host, port, protocol and network reachability, then consult the troubleshooting FAQ.
- Your local IP still appears: Check the selected proxy, matching rules and exclusions; avoid competing proxy extensions or clients controlling the same traffic.
5. Official documentation and related guides
Proxy management · Protocols and configuration FAQ · Connection troubleshooting FAQ · IP checker