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)

602 free United States proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 50.1% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
132.243.120.54:10808	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	CLODO : AS216154	3551 ms	22.2%
47.89.159.212:80	US	—	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	3600 ms	7.6%
34.207.239.230:58792	US	Ashburn	HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	3604 ms	13.9%
3.19.213.118:10801	US	Columbus	HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3627 ms	9.8%
71.168.71.12:8888	US	Salem	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. : AS13672	3634 ms	12.2%
34.207.102.197:41137	US	Ashburn	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	3661 ms	20.8%
18.188.53.175:8090	US	Columbus	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3698 ms	14.4%
18.190.253.157:38064	US	Columbus	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3751 ms	10.7%
18.191.250.90:17807	US	Columbus	HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3808 ms	14.6%
163.192.24.33:1080	US	San Jose	HTTP	—	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	3809 ms	10.7%
34.207.239.230:48713	US	Ashburn	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	3819 ms	14.2%
209.62.196.68:8080	US	Cut Off	HTTP	—	REV : AS5009	3902 ms	13.8%
18.190.253.157:49038	US	Columbus	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	3942 ms	12.1%
34.207.102.197:21376	US	Ashburn	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	3951 ms	15.3%
54.188.236.206:24478	US	Boardman	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	4082 ms	9.6%
3.19.213.118:35555	US	Columbus	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	4178 ms	13.8%
47.252.1.180:8083	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	4206 ms	12.3%
3.19.213.118:57545	US	Columbus	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	4211 ms	15.5%
34.207.102.197:26799	US	Ashburn	HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	4229 ms	16.8%
47.88.11.3:8118	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	4297 ms	19.1%
47.251.87.199:8181	US	—	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	4459 ms	5.1%
47.251.87.74:3128	US	Minkler	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba Cloud - US : AS45102	4494 ms	1.0%
47.251.87.199:4145	US	—	HTTP SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	4501 ms	6.3%
18.191.250.90:10947	US	Columbus	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	4510 ms	13.4%
148.135.34.102:1081	US	Los Angeles	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Brander Group Inc : AS35916	4582 ms	37.1%
34.207.239.230:57267	US	Ashburn	HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	4607 ms	15.7%
34.207.239.230:4250	US	Ashburn	HTTPS SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	4654 ms	13.4%
191.44.125.13:8080	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	HS-SYR : AS216472	4655 ms	28.6%
23.94.112.168:8080	US	Los Angeles	HTTP	Elite	CloudIT Assets : AS36352	4680 ms	9.1%
45.74.31.30:20804	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	4918 ms	7.3%
18.191.250.90:38855	US	Columbus	HTTPS SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	4946 ms	13.8%
167.99.236.14:80	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Elite	Digital Ocean : AS14061	5033 ms	30.9%
159.65.166.126:8118	US	Clifton	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	5184 ms	23.6%
23.185.192.66:8181	US	Frankfort	HTTP	Transparent	Swayzee Telephone Company, Inc. : AS53989	5199 ms	28.2%
54.67.110.244:6357	US	San Jose	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5248 ms	12.9%
18.188.168.99:51689	US	Columbus	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5282 ms	12.1%
103.48.68.171:83	US	—	HTTP	—	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	5298 ms	10.4%
47.90.149.238:4001	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5335 ms	8.4%
34.207.102.197:54725	US	Ashburn	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	5511 ms	11.1%
45.136.131.71:50001	US	Redondo Beach	HTTP	—	Enzu Inc : AS18978	5586 ms	39.9%
141.148.65.110:1081	US	Ashburn	SOCKS4	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (us-ashburn-1) : AS31898	5619 ms	18.7%
12.232.227.99:8080	US	Dallas	HTTP	Transparent	Airespring-traverse City Hosp : AS7018	5674 ms	12.4%
3.19.213.118:55919	US	Columbus	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5764 ms	11.8%
199.38.169.219:8080	US	Evansville	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	LiteWire Internet Services, Inc. : AS32003	5875 ms	28.3%
75.109.189.86:8080	US	Nacogdoches	HTTP	Transparent	Optimum : AS19108	5902 ms	14.5%
47.176.240.250:4228	US	Pomona	HTTP	Transparent	Frontier Communications Corporation : AS5650	5911 ms	12.7%
167.172.250.185:999	US	Clifton	HTTP	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	5911 ms	25.5%
66.210.33.34:8080	US	Pensacola	HTTP	—	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	6010 ms	13.7%
192.163.200.82:17071	US	Provo	SOCKS4	Elite	Unified Layer : AS46606	6561 ms	31.4%
66.181.39.197:3128	US	North Kansas City	HTTP	Elite	UnReal Servers, LLC : AS64236	6608 ms	17.2%

602 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: 534 elite, 16 anonymous, and 36 transparent — averaging 50.1% uptime and 3336ms response time overall.

Within United States, the current proxies cluster mostly around Columbus, Ashburn and Los Angeles, 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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