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anyIP offers two distinct ways to authenticate your proxy connections. Choosing the right one depends on your software and use case.

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Method 1: Standard Authentication (Username/Password)

This is the default and easiest method. It works with almost all software (browsers, bots, scrapers).
  • Port: 1080 or 443 (HTTP/HTTPS & SOCKS5)
  • Format: user_ID:password

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How to use it

Your connection string looks like this: 
http://user_1234abcd:mysecretpass@portal.anyip.io:1080
Best For
  • Quick testing.
  • Scripts where you can easily pass a username and password.
  • Tools that support “Auth” fields natively.

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Method 2: IP Whitelisting (No Password)

This method authorizes your device’s IP address instead of requiring a password. This is useful for software that doesn’t support username/password fields or for legacy systems.
  • Port: 2000 - 2999 (You must configure this in the Dashboard)
  • Format: IP:Port (No username/password sent in the request)

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How to set it up (Required)

You cannot just use this out of the box. You must configure it first:
  1. Go to the Proxies Page.
  2. Click “Get Proxy Details”.
  3. Select the “IP Whitelisting” tab.
  4. Click “Enable IP Whitelisting”.
  5. Add your Real IP: Enter your current machine’s IP address
  6. Assign a Port: Click “Add a port” and choose a number (e.g., 2000).
  7. Save: Click the floppy disk icon 💾.

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How to use it

Once saved, you connect without a username or password: 
http://portal.anyip.io:2000
Important
  • Different Ports: You cannot use Port 1080 for IP Whitelisting. You must use the specific port you assigned (e.g., 2000).
  • Dynamic IPs: If your home internet IP changes (e.g., after a router restart), your proxy will stop working until you update the IP in the dashboard.

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Which one should I use?

ScenarioRecommended Method
Selenium / Puppeteer / PythonStandard (User/Pass) is easier to manage.
Legacy Software / Old BotsIP Whitelisting if they don’t support auth.
High Security TeamsIP Whitelisting to lock access to specific office IPs.
Mobile 4G DonglesStandard (IPs change too often for Whitelisting).

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Troubleshooting Auth Errors

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Error: 407 Proxy Authentication Required

This means your credentials are wrong or missing.
  1. Check the Port: Are you using IP Whitelisting on port 1080? (Won’t work). Switch to your custom port (e.g., 2000).
  2. Check the IP: If using Whitelisting, did your real IP change? Update it in the Dashboard.
  3. Check the Password: If using Standard Auth, ensure you copied the full password.