What is a free proxy and how does it work?

A proxy server sits between your device and the internet. When you connect through one, the site you visit sees the proxy's IP address instead of yours, and traffic is relayed back and forth through that server. The proxies listed here are aggregated automatically from public sources — free to use, with no account or payment required.

Is it safe to use the free proxies listed here?

The list is compiled automatically from public sources and not independently vetted for who operates each server. It's fine for low-risk tasks like checking geo-specific content or testing, but avoid using any free proxy — from this list or elsewhere — for logging into important accounts or entering payment details, since an unencrypted (HTTP) proxy operator can potentially see that traffic.

How often is the proxy list updated?

The system automatically syncs new proxy data every 15 minutes from multiple public sources, merges and de-duplicates them, and replaces the list — so what you see is always close to current.

What's the difference between HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, and SOCKS5 proxies?

HTTP proxies handle plain web traffic; HTTPS proxies add TLS encryption for the connection to the proxy, useful when that leg needs to stay private. SOCKS4/SOCKS5 work at a lower level and can relay almost any TCP connection, not just web traffic — SOCKS5 additionally supports authentication and UDP. Filter by protocol above to match what your task needs.

What do "elite," "anonymous," and "transparent" anonymity levels mean?

Elite proxies hide both your IP and the fact that a proxy is being used at all. Anonymous proxies identify themselves as a proxy but withhold your real IP. Transparent proxies pass your original IP along to the destination, so they don't hide your identity — pick the level that matches what the task actually requires.

Why do free proxies stop working so quickly?

Free proxies are typically run on shared, unmanaged, or misconfigured servers with no guaranteed uptime, so they can go offline, get overloaded, or be reassigned at any time — sometimes within minutes. That's also why this list refreshes automatically every 15 minutes and why it's worth checking uptime and response time before relying on any one entry.

Can I use these proxies for web scraping?

Yes, rotating through multiple free proxies is a common way to distribute scraping requests and avoid a single IP getting rate-limited or blocked. Keep expectations realistic though — free proxies are slower and less reliable than dedicated scraping infrastructure, so build in retries and don't depend on any single proxy staying alive.

Can a proxy help me access content restricted to another country?

Yes — connecting through a proxy located in a specific country makes your traffic appear to originate there, which is commonly used to check how a site, price, or search result looks from that location. Filter the list by country to find one in the location you need.

Do I need to create an account to use ProxyFree?

No. The proxy list, filters, and every tool on this site — including the Proxy Checker — are free to use with no registration, login, or personal information required.

How do I filter the list by country, protocol, or quality?

Use the filter bar above the proxy table: choose a country, protocol (HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS4/SOCKS5), minimum anonymity level, or minimum uptime, then sort by fastest response, highest uptime, or most recently updated. You can also browse dedicated pages for any country or protocol directly.

What do "uptime" and "response time" mean in the list?

Uptime is the percentage of recent checks where a proxy successfully responded — higher means more reliable. Response time is how long it took to connect, in milliseconds — lower means faster. Proxies with low uptime are sorted toward the bottom of the default "fastest response" view, since a fast proxy that's frequently down isn't actually useful.

Does ProxyFree log or monitor traffic sent through these proxies?

No. ProxyFree only aggregates and republishes proxy server details (IP, port, protocol, and similar metadata) from public sources — it does not operate the proxies themselves and has no visibility into traffic that passes through them. See the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer for more detail.

Can I use a free proxy for streaming video?

Technically yes, but it's rarely a good experience — free proxies typically have limited bandwidth and inconsistent speed, and many streaming services actively detect and block known proxy/datacenter IP ranges. They work better for quick checks (like confirming region-locked availability) than for sustained streaming.

What's the difference between a proxy and a VPN?

Both route your traffic through another server, but a VPN typically encrypts all traffic from your device at the operating-system level and is meant for consistent, ongoing use, while a proxy is usually configured per-application (like a browser) and, unless it's an HTTPS/SOCKS5 proxy, doesn't necessarily encrypt the connection to itself. Proxies are generally lighter-weight and better suited to one-off or task-specific use.

How do I check whether a proxy is actually working before I use it?

Use the free Proxy Checker tool — paste in one or more proxies, pick the protocol and format, and it will connect through each one in real time and report back whether it's alive, its exit IP, country, city, and response time.

Free Netherlands Proxy List (NL Proxies) (Updated in Real-Time)

103 free Netherlands proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 63.5% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
145.220.226.90:8080	NL	Utrecht	HTTP	Elite	SURFnet bv : AS1101	2312 ms	87.4%
145.220.226.0:8080	NL	Utrecht	HTTP	Elite	SURFnet bv : AS1101	2406 ms	75.7%
5.255.103.55:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	Liteserver : AS60404	2494 ms	83.2%
77.110.103.146:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Aeza Group LLC : AS210644	2520 ms	100.0%
45.10.42.68:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS210976	2639 ms	77.2%
139.28.240.202:1082	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	2669 ms	56.9%
145.220.226.133:8080	NL	Utrecht	HTTP	Elite	SURFnet bv : AS1101	2702 ms	86.5%
144.124.227.88:3129	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Servers Tech Fzco : AS216071	2722 ms	64.0%
195.26.224.135:80	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Elite	Servers Tech Fzco : AS216071	2886 ms	63.0%
132.243.120.54:10809	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Clodo Cloud Service CO. L.L.C : AS216154	3008 ms	44.6%
132.243.120.54:10808	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Clodo Cloud Service CO. L.L.C : AS216154	3222 ms	40.9%
5.255.113.177:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	TIG : AS60404	3307 ms	86.6%
161.35.90.93:1081	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	3460 ms	75.9%
153.80.240.37:8080	NL	Eygelshoven	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	4107 ms	82.8%
5.255.117.127:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS5	Elite	Liteserver : AS60404	5106 ms	92.1%
128.199.37.92:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	5512 ms	64.2%
72.56.27.122:1081	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Timeweb, LLP : AS210976	6163 ms	49.3%
104.249.40.117:1080	NL	Dronten	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	VDSka hosting : AS50053	7276 ms	41.8%
144.124.227.88:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	VDSINA : AS216071	8514 ms	58.6%
80.71.152.11:3128	NL	Oostwoud	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	GLB Bulut Teknolojisi Limited Sirketi : AS48207	11928 ms	40.5%
62.84.245.79:80	NL	—	HTTP	Elite	Your Hosting B.V. part of Your.Online : AS48635	13715 ms	61.8%
5.35.71.232:10808	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	VDSINA : AS216071	17134 ms	52.3%
172.233.41.187:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	33012 ms	42.8%
172.235.191.31:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	41437 ms	43.1%
172.235.191.31:8080	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	60272 ms	60.5%
95.211.174.135:3128	NL	Haarlem	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	LeaseWeb Netherlands B.V. : AS60781	79 ms	35.1%
45.63.43.188:50000	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Vultr Holdings, LLC : AS20473	437 ms	31.4%
154.83.140.161:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Soon Bodywerkz Auto Pte. LTD : AS200758	715 ms	16.0%
154.83.186.87:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Datagear LLP : AS200758	967 ms	10.1%
109.71.244.97:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS210976	1799 ms	31.1%
199.247.29.193:50000	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Vultr Holdings LLC Amsterdam : AS20473	1956 ms	23.5%
144.124.253.249:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	VDSINA : AS216071	1968 ms	17.4%
79.137.196.250:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Aeza Group LLC : AS210644	2023 ms	24.3%
144.124.253.249:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	—	VDSINA : AS216071	2528 ms	9.4%
217.12.209.4:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	Green Floid LLC : AS21100	2751 ms	36.2%
108.181.123.87:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Anonymous	Psychz Networks : AS40676	3366 ms	32.3%
144.124.227.191:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	VDSINA : AS216071	3839 ms	15.8%
144.31.86.244:8443	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	u1host Amsterdam : AS213877	4282 ms	38.5%
109.207.169.33:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	ITGLOBAL.COM NL B.V : AS208951	4509 ms	27.3%
66.151.32.105:1080	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Hostkey B.V : AS57043	4819 ms	34.9%
79.137.198.159:42771	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Aeza Group LLC : AS210644	5295 ms	34.2%
37.220.84.231:28016	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS4	Elite	Timeweb, LLP : AS210976	5348 ms	32.2%
171.22.183.64:12347	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	BlueVPS OU : AS62005	7703 ms	23.6%
85.17.145.160:9150	NL	Haarlem	SOCKS4	Elite	LeaseWeb : AS60781	8273 ms	21.8%
178.18.147.109:9050	NL	Amsterdam	SOCKS5	Elite	TakeHost.Biz : AS214639	10301 ms	21.9%
144.124.230.95:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	Servers Tech Fzco : AS216071	11576 ms	28.5%
185.53.129.141:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	NFORCE : AS43350	14378 ms	18.4%
5.129.231.44:443	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Timeweb, LLP : AS210976	17743 ms	2.1%
176.98.185.214:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	IRONHOST : AS216139	20482 ms	22.8%
5.129.227.157:3128	NL	Amsterdam	HTTP	Transparent	TWC-EU : AS210976	24263 ms	38.1%

Below is the current list of 103 free proxies geolocated to Netherlands, updated automatically every 15 minutes. It currently ranks #20 of 132 tracked countries by proxy count. Every entry can be filtered by protocol and anonymity level.

In terms of quality, this list averages 5722ms response time and 63.5% uptime. By anonymity level, that breaks down to 85 elite, 5 anonymous, and 12 transparent proxies.

Within Netherlands, the current proxies cluster mostly around Amsterdam, Utrecht and Dronten, with SURFnet III d, Timeweb, LLP and Servers Tech Fzco among the more common hosting providers.

Match the anonymity level to the task: elite for maximum concealment, anonymous when some visibility is acceptable, transparent when hiding the source IP isn't the point. As with any free, publicly sourced proxy list, uptime and speed vary between entries, so verify a proxy works before relying on it, and don't use free proxies for anything involving passwords or payment information.

The list above reflects the most recent sync and updates automatically every 15 minutes — no need to refresh manually, just revisit this page whenever a fresh batch is needed.

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How to Use Netherlands Proxy Free

1

Choose a proxy

Browse the Netherlands proxies listed above and pick one based on protocol, uptime, and anonymity level (elite, anonymous, or transparent) that fits what you need it for.
2

Add it to your device

Copy the IP address and port, then enter them into your device's or browser's proxy settings (Windows/macOS network settings, a browser extension, or an app's connection settings both work — the exact steps depend on what you're using it in).
3

Connect and check the status

Save the settings and try loading a page. If it doesn't connect, the proxy may already be offline — free proxies come and go, so pick another from the list and try again.
4

Use it to protect your original IP

Once connected, sites you visit see the proxy's IP address instead of your own — useful for basic anonymity, checking how a site looks from another location, or keeping your real IP address private.

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