How to Set Up a Potatso Proxy on iPhone & iPad

There are different proxy applications for setting up proxies on iOS devices, and Potatso is one of the most popular ones. The app has over 6 thousand ratings on the Apple App Store and offers a quick and easy way to start using proxies on your iPhone or iPad.

This step-by-step guide will go through the entire process from getting the Potatso app to inputting your proxy credentials and activating your proxies. We'll also explain how to set up HTTP, HTTP(S), and SOCKS5 protocols so you can tailor your proxy experience however you need.

How to Set Up a Proxy in Potatso

Now that you have all the necessary requirements for this guide, we’ll follow a simple 5-step process of adding anyIP proxies to your Potatso app. Before we dive in, here’s a quick table with the proxy credentials (plus an example) you’ll need. To clarify, for this example, we’ll be using the SOCKS5 protocol.

Step 1: Open Potatso

Start by downloading the Potatso app from the Apple App Store. Unlike with other apps, you won’t have to create an account or register to start using Potatso.

Step 2: Add a new proxy

Tap on Add Servers (VPN or Proxy) (2). You’ll see 3 options pop up – choose the first option and tap on Manual Input (3).

Once you tap on the manual option, you’ll see a new window open. Here, tap on the Type dropdown, which includes different server types. Tap on SOCKS5.

Step 3: Enter your proxy settings

Potatso is user-friendly and intuitive, so the next steps are straightforward. You only need to enter your proxy credentials and tap on the black tick icon to save your proxy profile.

• Select the protocol you want to use. For this guide, we've selected SOCKS5.

• Enter your proxy credentials (you'll find all the proxy details on your anyIP.io dashboard)

  • Host: portal.anyip.io

  • Port: 1080

  • User: Username and password

• Double-check you’ve entered the right information, then tap the black tick icon to save your proxy profile.

Step 4: Connect the proxy

After you save your new proxy profile, you’ll see it in your proxy list under Server (1). For this guide, we’ll call our proxy server Test. From here:

• Ensure you have selected the correct proxy from the list.

• Tap on the Connect button to activate your proxy connection and start browsing securely on your device.

Once you connect to your proxy, you can also view this connection from your device’s settings. Here, your device should show the connection status and a blue tick under Device VPN. That’s it, you’ve just successfully added a proxy to your Potatso app!

Step 5: Connection test

Even if your connection request shows that it’s active, it’s always good to double-check that you’re really connected to your proxy. You can do that with reliable third-party tools like browserleaks.com.

In the left screenshot, you should see your IP address listed as being located in the UK, indicating you're now browsing through your proxy. The screenshot on the right shows no DNS leaks, which helps to ensure your privacy.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No matter how closely you follow setup guides like this to add proxies to your Potatso app, issues can still pop up. This section explores the most common issues and how to solve them so you don’t experience them again in the future.

Connection refused or server not responding

If you've entered your login details correctly but still have trouble connecting:

• Check the provider's status page: Several proxy providers offer a status page to see whether their system is experiencing issues.

• For anyIP.io, you can check the real-time uptime here: https://status.anyip.io

• Contact support: If the status page shows everything is okay, reach out to your proxy provider's support team for further troubleshooting.

Wrong username or password

Another highly common issue is caused by entering an incorrect proxy username or password. For starters, open your proxy profile in Potatso and compare the username and password with the ones in your anyIP.io dashboard.

If there’s a mistake, go back to your proxy credentials, copy, and paste them again into Potatso. Make sure there are no extra spaces or characters at the beginning or end of your username and password.

Save your proxy profile and reconnect to your proxy.

Wrong host or port

Similar to incorrect username/password, the same connection issue can come from a mismatched host or port. To fix this, check that your host and port match exactly what's shown in your dashboard.

Potatso connects, but my IP address does not change

If the VPN label appears but your IP is still your own, the first thing you should do is to confirm whether you chose the correct proxy (for multiple proxy profiles). If the proxy you’ve selected is correct, try to disconnect and reconnect to Potatso.

Note that if you selected a different proxy protocol on your Potatso app from your actual proxy, the issue may be caused by that. In that case, make sure your proxy protocols match, then enter the new proxy details, and you should be able to connect successfully.

Another VPN is active

iOS devices generally allow only one active VPN connection at a time. Since Potatso’s proxy connections show up as a VPN, you’ll likely encounter issues if you have an actual VPN connection from another service. If this is the case and you want to use Potatso, disconnect other services.

Why Potatso?

Potatso is a free networking and proxy management service for iOS, which can also create a local VPN tunnel. The app allows users to connect to both proxies and VPNs from a single app, but only one connection can be active at a time.

Using proxies natively on an iOS device allows you to configure multiple proxy profiles for easier task management when needed, and you can ensure your real IP address is hidden.

Key benefits include:

• Usability: Potatso has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to set up and use proxy servers.

• Powerful features: Potatso supports a variety of proxy protocols, including Shadowsocks, ShadowsocksR, HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, and SOCKS5+TLS. It also has features like smart routing and custom DNS that can help you improve your online experience.

• Secure: Potatso is designed to make it easier to protect your privacy and security. Depending on whether you add a VPN or the HTTPS protocol, you can also encrypt your data to prevent your ISP from tracking your online activity.

• Cost: Potatso is a free app, so you can try it out without any risk.

Overall, Potatso is a great app for anyone who wants to take control of their network settings and improve their online experience with easy proxy configuration. And for those looking for even better control over their proxy, have a look at our Shadowrocket guide.

What's a Proxy?

A proxy server acts as an intermediary between your computer and the websites you visit. When browsing the internet, your request is first sent to the proxy server, which then forwards it to the website on your behalf. As a result, the websites and apps you connect to see your proxy’s IP address while your real IP remains hidden.

Want to learn more? Have a look at our article about HTTP/HTTPS proxies.

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