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 TOPFreeProxyList.com?

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 TOPFreeProxyList.com log or monitor traffic sent through these proxies?

No. TOPFreeProxyList.com 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)

1,605 free United States proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 42.2% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
45.74.31.42:7618	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10594 ms	8.6%
45.74.31.47:8786	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10603 ms	10.2%
45.74.31.42:8941	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10605 ms	6.1%
45.74.31.42:4921	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10606 ms	8.6%
45.74.31.42:12332	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10606 ms	5.5%
45.74.31.42:7925	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10611 ms	15.8%
45.74.31.47:7335	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10636 ms	24.7%
45.74.31.41:8274	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10660 ms	31.7%
45.74.31.41:7329	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10675 ms	34.0%
45.74.31.47:9330	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10697 ms	36.2%
45.74.31.40:15997	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10715 ms	27.9%
45.74.31.47:10526	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10726 ms	23.4%
96.60.107.42:9050	US	Madison	SOCKS4	Elite	DIRECTNETWORKSINC : AS4181	10731 ms	20.1%
103.48.68.110:82	US	Hyderabad	HTTP	Transparent	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	10744 ms	14.4%
45.74.31.42:10345	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10756 ms	3.6%
45.74.31.42:14345	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10787 ms	8.1%
45.74.31.42:17884	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10839 ms	23.3%
45.74.31.46:4038	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10839 ms	22.4%
45.74.31.41:15734	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10864 ms	12.6%
45.74.31.47:6107	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10936 ms	18.8%
45.74.31.47:7629	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	10998 ms	17.4%
45.74.31.46:5034	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11016 ms	31.0%
45.74.31.41:6841	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11056 ms	32.8%
45.74.31.41:11269	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11083 ms	36.2%
45.74.31.42:12051	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11083 ms	7.8%
45.74.31.42:7178	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11091 ms	9.4%
45.74.31.41:4667	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11164 ms	12.0%
154.12.231.32:80	US	St Louis	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Contabo Inc : AS40021	11261 ms	36.6%
45.74.31.40:15483	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11293 ms	39.1%
45.74.31.47:5563	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11326 ms	24.0%
45.74.31.41:4571	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11329 ms	28.3%
45.74.31.42:4243	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11335 ms	9.3%
45.74.31.41:4855	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11343 ms	7.6%
45.74.31.46:13151	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11389 ms	10.3%
45.74.31.47:13863	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11421 ms	5.0%
45.74.31.42:10152	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11519 ms	6.5%
45.74.31.40:11748	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11538 ms	27.5%
45.74.31.41:5563	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11541 ms	27.8%
45.74.31.42:13655	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11586 ms	7.7%
45.74.31.41:6325	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11593 ms	26.8%
45.74.31.42:12028	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11719 ms	10.5%
45.74.31.42:6891	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11774 ms	8.3%
103.48.69.73:84	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Country Online Services PVT LTD : AS136290	11777 ms	8.8%
45.74.31.42:6875	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11832 ms	17.5%
45.74.31.42:4074	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11847 ms	8.6%
45.74.31.42:18634	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11850 ms	9.0%
45.74.31.41:13502	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11853 ms	26.7%
45.74.31.47:5146	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11919 ms	13.9%
45.74.31.47:5938	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11966 ms	13.0%
45.74.31.42:16182	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	11969 ms	19.2%

1,605 free proxy servers based in United States are listed below, pulled automatically from public sources and refreshed every 15 minutes. It currently ranks #1 of 132 tracked countries by proxy count. Use the filters to narrow the list by protocol or anonymity level.

Of the proxies currently listed: 1511 elite, 52 anonymous, and 42 transparent — averaging 42.2% uptime and 7041ms response time overall.

Within United States, the current proxies cluster mostly around Los Angeles, Atlanta and Phoenix, with M247, 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

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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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