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
142.93.203.8:1080	US	North Bergen	HTTP	Elite	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	1718 ms	100.0%
184.182.240.12:4145	US	Macon	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1738 ms	99.7%
184.182.240.211:4145	US	Macon	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1765 ms	99.9%
66.42.224.229:41679	US	Cincinnati	SOCKS4	Elite	Altafiber : AS6181	1772 ms	60.6%
131.153.163.221:33526	US	Ashburn	HTTPS	Elite	Secured Servers LLC : AS19437	1784 ms	88.6%
98.191.0.47:4145	US	Mesa	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications Inc : AS22773	1796 ms	78.6%
208.102.51.6:58208	US	Alexandria	SOCKS5	Elite	Fuse Internet Access - MH2+ : AS6181	1807 ms	99.6%
72.49.49.11:31034	US	Cincinnati	SOCKS4	Elite	Fuse Internet Access - BRAS Norwood Region : AS6181	1821 ms	60.1%
34.207.102.197:3080	US	Ashburn	SOCKS5	Elite	Amazon.com, Inc. : AS14618	1830 ms	50.0%
69.61.200.104:36181	US	Cincinnati	SOCKS4	Elite	Maximum Communications : AS6181	1856 ms	58.8%
85.209.156.148:1080	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4	Elite	Beafort Limited : AS51765	1888 ms	98.5%
107.181.161.81:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	1903 ms	97.6%
174.64.199.82:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	1908 ms	99.2%
184.178.172.3:4145	US	Roanoke	SOCKS5	Elite	—	1914 ms	100.0%
147.45.60.136:1082	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	2015 ms	68.2%
74.119.144.60:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	2026 ms	97.1%
162.253.68.97:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	2089 ms	100.0%
44.193.20.213:8081	US	Ashburn	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	AWS EC2 (us-east-1) : AS14618	2097 ms	96.6%
192.111.139.163:19404	US	Atlanta	SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	2108 ms	100.0%
72.223.188.92:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2185 ms	99.3%
3.128.83.74:17000	US	Dublin	SOCKS5	Elite	AWS EC2 (us-east-2) : AS16509	2186 ms	86.3%
193.25.215.182:22222	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	Readydedis : AS397966	2220 ms	98.1%
142.54.232.6:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	2228 ms	97.0%
199.116.112.6:4145	US	Atlanta	SOCKS5	Elite	Divine Lighting : AS46562	2231 ms	91.7%
104.238.100.115:45314	US	Tempe	SOCKS5	Elite	GoDaddy.com, LLC : AS398101	2300 ms	97.8%
38.127.179.42:37234	US	Washington	HTTP	Elite	Torlandia Trading SRL : AS174	2307 ms	99.7%
69.10.42.58:8888	US	—	HTTP	Anonymous	Interserver, Inc : AS19318	2322 ms	88.8%
3.129.27.9:17000	US	Dublin	SOCKS5	Elite	AWS EC2 (us-east-2) : AS16509	2324 ms	89.9%
68.71.241.33:4145	US	Santa Ana	SOCKS5	Elite	Practice Technologies : AS46562	2328 ms	100.0%
184.185.2.12:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2339 ms	99.8%
192.111.137.35:4145	US	Atlanta	SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	2371 ms	100.0%
23.95.106.31:9150	US	Dallas	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS36352	2395 ms	100.0%
47.252.52.58:8081	US	Charlottesville	HTTPS	Elite	Alibaba Cloud - US : AS45102	2408 ms	92.9%
184.181.217.210:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2414 ms	74.0%
184.178.172.23:4145	US	Roanoke	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2421 ms	74.0%
192.252.209.158:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	2474 ms	97.8%
192.252.214.17:4145	US	Atlanta	SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	2488 ms	100.0%
142.54.236.97:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	2490 ms	100.0%
172.93.101.178:3128	US	Piscataway	HTTP	Transparent	Serge Riabchuk : AS23470	2503 ms	100.0%
173.224.219.31:1080	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	Psychz Networks : AS40676	2529 ms	98.9%
72.207.109.5:4145	US	Dallas	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2537 ms	67.7%
98.170.57.231:4145	US	Atlanta	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2540 ms	67.9%
184.178.172.14:4145	US	Roanoke	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2546 ms	47.4%
174.77.111.196:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2546 ms	67.8%
72.223.188.67:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2549 ms	67.9%
98.178.72.30:4145	US	Tulsa	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2551 ms	67.8%
184.181.178.33:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2552 ms	67.7%
98.188.47.150:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2552 ms	67.8%
72.195.114.184:4145	US	Irvine	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2580 ms	64.8%
173.224.219.64:1080	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	Psychz Networks : AS40676	2582 ms	99.2%

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 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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