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 United States Proxy List (US Proxies) (Updated in Real-Time)

589 free United States proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 49.3% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
66.135.27.9:443	US	Piscataway	HTTP	Elite	Vivint Wireless, Inc. : AS20473	122 ms	100.0%
192.252.220.89:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	Total Server Solutions L.L.C : AS46562	123 ms	100.0%
208.67.28.27:58090	US	Minneapolis	HTTP	Transparent	SonicNet Inc : AS22436	149 ms	99.7%
24.249.199.4:4145	US	El Cajon	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	157 ms	100.0%
107.149.141.54:5001	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS398823	163 ms	97.7%
142.54.235.9:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	174 ms	100.0%
107.173.182.177:30368	US	Buffalo	SOCKS5	Elite	ColoCrossing : AS36352	178 ms	76.7%
174.77.111.198:49547	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	—	178 ms	100.0%
173.208.243.148:9050	US	Kansas City	SOCKS5	Elite	Group KOM Holdings PTY LTD : AS32097	196 ms	100.0%
67.201.58.190:4145	US	Tulsa	SOCKS5	Elite	Straxis, LLC : AS46562	199 ms	100.0%
159.65.230.46:8888	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	201 ms	58.7%
142.93.202.130:3128	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	205 ms	70.0%
68.1.210.163:4145	US	San Diego	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	205 ms	100.0%
192.3.20.150:3128	US	Los Angeles	HTTP	Elite	RackNerd LLC : AS36352	211 ms	96.9%
98.190.239.3:4145	US	Tulsa	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc : AS22773	213 ms	92.9%
198.98.57.207:1080	US	New York	SOCKS5	Elite	FranTech Solutions : AS53667	214 ms	99.0%
162.214.74.29:8085	US	Provo	HTTP	Elite	Unified Layer : AS46606	222 ms	100.0%
157.254.221.38:20002	US	Phoenix	HTTP	Elite	— : AS14315	247 ms	98.6%
150.136.67.40:9050	US	Ashburn	SOCKS4	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (us-ashburn-1) : AS31898	267 ms	99.0%
147.45.60.110:1082	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	293 ms	100.0%
98.181.137.80:4145	US	Henderson	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	309 ms	100.0%
206.220.175.2:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4	Elite	Total Server Solutions : AS46562	314 ms	100.0%
184.181.217.201:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	326 ms	100.0%
50.200.166.130:8080	US	Oak Cliff Place	HTTP	Transparent	Lam Cloud Mgmt, LLC : AS7922	334 ms	98.9%
47.84.84.1:3128	US	Singapore	HTTP	Elite	—	334 ms	100.0%
162.214.159.94:8085	US	Provo	HTTP	Elite	Unified Layer : AS46606	352 ms	99.8%
168.184.84.82:9443	US	Orlando	HTTPS	Elite	Orange County Public Schools : AS2386	360 ms	100.0%
98.188.47.132:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	388 ms	100.0%
192.9.231.220:30001	US	San Jose	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (us-sanjose-1) : AS31898	429 ms	97.7%
23.224.193.43:3128	US	Los Angeles	HTTPS	Transparent	CloudRadium L.L.C : AS40065	432 ms	97.8%
153.72.68.0:8081	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Anonymous	—	435 ms	100.0%
199.7.149.90:3128	US	Stratford	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	EXO BROADBAND : AS400859	440 ms	98.5%
47.85.161.37:3128	US	Charlottesville	HTTP	Elite	Midwest Cable, Delta Centric LLC, Zenlayer Inc : AS45102	464 ms	99.7%
199.7.149.96:3128	US	Stratford	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	EXO BROADBAND : AS400859	466 ms	98.2%
38.127.172.219:37234	US	Washington	HTTP	Elite	Torlandia Trading SRL : AS174	481 ms	100.0%
107.173.8.4:9000	US	Buffalo	SOCKS4	Elite	Ipxo LLC : AS399861	495 ms	99.7%
76.144.40.133:9051	US	West Linn	SOCKS5	Elite	Comcast Cable Communications, LLC : AS7922	580 ms	100.0%
153.72.68.0:8080	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Anonymous	Palo Alto Networks, Inc : AS396982	603 ms	99.8%
34.44.49.215:80	US	Council Bluffs	HTTP	Elite	—	610 ms	100.0%
74.207.236.113:8888	US	Atlanta	HTTP	Anonymous	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	679 ms	96.9%
137.66.1.45:80	US	Gunnison	HTTP	Transparent	Fly.io, Inc : AS40509	704 ms	98.6%
192.252.215.5:16137	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	708 ms	100.0%
184.181.217.194:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS4	Elite	—	714 ms	100.0%
199.66.182.232:4145	US	Stockbridge	SOCKS4	Elite	NET2ATLANTA.COM LLC : AS20081	762 ms	99.7%
43.165.126.68:10808	US	Ashburn	SOCKS5	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd : AS132203	763 ms	77.2%
47.89.184.18:3128	US	Charlottesville	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	ALICLOUD-US : AS45102	773 ms	83.1%
199.66.183.226:4145	US	Stockbridge	SOCKS4	Elite	NET2ATLANTA.COM LLC : AS20081	774 ms	100.0%
77.110.126.90:1080	US	Charlotte	SOCKS5	Elite	NetCrafters OU : AS203273	782 ms	79.0%
184.181.217.220:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	811 ms	100.0%
199.58.184.97:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	815 ms	97.9%

589 free proxy servers based in United States are listed below, pulled automatically from public sources and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently ranks #2 of 132 tracked countries by proxy count. Use the filters to narrow the list by protocol or anonymity level.

Of the proxies currently listed: 519 elite, 19 anonymous, and 33 transparent — averaging 49.3% uptime and 3732ms response time overall.

Within United States, the current proxies cluster mostly around Columbus, Ashburn and San Jose, with Amazon.com, Inc., Performive LLC and Cox Communications Inc. among the more common hosting providers.

Elite proxies hide the fact that a proxy is being used at all, anonymous proxies identify themselves as a proxy but withhold the original IP, and transparent proxies pass the original IP along — pick the anonymity level that matches what the task actually requires. Since this list is sourced from public, free servers, response times and reliability vary; always test a proxy before relying on it for anything important, and avoid using free proxies for sensitive logins or financial transactions.

No need to check back constantly: this page automatically pulls a fresh batch every 15 minutes, so it always reflects the current data as of the last sync.

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How to Use United States Proxy Free

1

Choose a proxy

Browse the United States 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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