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)

629 free United States proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 48.8% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
54.67.110.244:36314	US	San Jose	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5319 ms	12.9%
54.67.110.244:21176	US	San Jose	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	5384 ms	11.9%
47.252.18.37:8081	US	—	HTTP SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5489 ms	7.7%
67.20.129.199:8080	US	Okatie	HTTP	Transparent	Hargray Communications Group, Inc. : AS22646	5498 ms	25.0%
167.99.124.118:80	US	Clifton	HTTP	Anonymous	Digital Ocean : AS14061	5505 ms	25.9%
47.251.87.199:50	US	—	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5523 ms	7.0%
103.48.68.171:83	US	—	HTTP	Transparent	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	5611 ms	10.3%
45.74.31.42:9559	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	5645 ms	7.4%
191.44.125.15:8080	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	HS-SYR : AS216472	5699 ms	20.4%
209.62.196.68:8080	US	Cut Off	HTTP	Transparent	EATEL - Vision : AS5009	5716 ms	10.0%
47.254.36.213:20000	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	5846 ms	6.3%
138.91.159.185:80	US	San Francisco	HTTP	Elite	Microsoft Azure Cloud (westus) : AS8075	5877 ms	27.7%
104.236.171.128:41047	US	San Francisco	SOCKS5	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	5993 ms	33.6%
164.152.122.199:19100	US	Dallas	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS55285	6031 ms	26.2%
45.74.31.42:12256	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	6117 ms	25.0%
34.207.239.230:28297	US	Ashburn	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	6217 ms	14.9%
18.222.132.180:13271	US	Columbus	SOCKS4	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS16509	6315 ms	11.6%
47.254.36.213:8080	US	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	6523 ms	6.0%
208.67.28.19:58090	US	Minneapolis	HTTP	Transparent	SonicNet Inc : AS22436	6591 ms	4.1%
103.48.68.66:83	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	6613 ms	11.9%
140.82.16.82:8888	US	Los Angeles	HTTP	—	The Constant Company, LLC : AS20473	6638 ms	12.0%
192.163.200.82:17071	US	Provo	SOCKS5	Elite	Unified Layer : AS46606	6714 ms	30.1%
103.48.69.33:84	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	6752 ms	10.5%
192.163.200.93:17071	US	Provo	SOCKS5	Elite	Unified Layer : AS46606	6759 ms	30.0%
208.67.28.29:58090	US	Minneapolis	HTTP	Transparent	SonicNet Inc : AS22436	6847 ms	4.1%
45.79.203.254:48388	US	Atlanta	SOCKS5	Elite	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	7051 ms	20.3%
199.38.169.219:8080	US	Evansville	HTTP	—	LiteWire Internet Services, Inc. : AS32003	7138 ms	28.2%
142.93.21.46:61616	US	Santa Clara	SOCKS4	Elite	Digital Ocean : AS14061	7180 ms	37.1%
47.251.87.199:5060	US	—	HTTP	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	7546 ms	7.6%
152.233.22.66:34539	US	Miami	HTTP	Elite	CDN77 Miami : AS60068	7739 ms	24.2%
64.64.152.248:39593	US	Imperial	SOCKS4	Elite	Great Plains Communications LLC : AS13807	7806 ms	17.8%
149.28.222.169:1088	US	Santa Clara	SOCKS5	Elite	Vultr Holdings, LLC : AS20473	7842 ms	20.0%
96.126.118.190:801	US	Richardson	SOCKS4	Elite	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	8272 ms	29.2%
152.233.22.66:32829	US	Miami	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	CDN77 Miami : AS60068	8390 ms	17.4%
67.210.146.50:11080	US	Princeton	SOCKS5	Elite	JAB Wireless, INC. : AS17306	8433 ms	16.9%
47.251.87.199:1080	US	—	HTTP SOCKS4	Elite	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	8569 ms	7.3%
104.194.132.112:9054	US	Las Vegas	SOCKS4	Elite	RouterHosting LLC : AS14956	8610 ms	25.9%
45.74.31.30:20804	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	8737 ms	6.8%
154.201.75.64:1011	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	cognetcloud INC : AS402506	9065 ms	8.9%
68.64.179.186:1080	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	LUCIDACLOUD LIMITED : AS139659	9162 ms	9.2%
24.106.221.230:53281	US	Leland	HTTP	Elite	Charter Communications Inc : AS11426	9219 ms	9.6%
152.233.22.66:33382	US	Miami	HTTP	Elite	CDN77 Miami : AS60068	9891 ms	22.3%
152.233.22.66:31233	US	Miami	HTTP	Elite	CDN77 Miami : AS60068	9933 ms	17.7%
154.201.75.64:1100	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	cognetcloud INC : AS402506	9996 ms	7.7%
144.31.249.57:8080	US	—	HTTPS	Elite	ServHost-AS : AS207957	10134 ms	17.9%
138.68.235.51:80	US	Santa Clara	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	11001 ms	33.9%
152.233.22.66:39290	US	Miami	HTTP	Elite	CDN77 Miami : AS60068	11049 ms	18.4%
96.60.107.42:9050	US	Madison	SOCKS5	Elite	DIRECTNETWORKSINC : AS4181	11146 ms	17.9%
68.183.139.61:3128	US	North Bergen	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	11152 ms	34.7%
64.130.54.246:3128	US	Pittsburgh	HTTP	Transparent	TeraSwitch Networks Inc : AS20326	11777 ms	26.5%

629 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: 562 elite, 18 anonymous, and 41 transparent — averaging 48.8% uptime and 4037ms 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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