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
72.195.34.58:4145	US	Irvine	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2582 ms	64.7%
72.205.0.93:4145	US	Herndon	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2584 ms	64.8%
216.126.227.173:32768	US	Ogden	SOCKS5	Elite	anyNode : AS14956	2587 ms	100.0%
70.166.65.160:4145	US	Roanoke	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc : AS22773	2589 ms	64.7%
98.175.31.195:4145	US	Norfolk	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc : AS22773	2591 ms	64.8%
68.1.210.189:4145	US	San Diego	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2592 ms	64.9%
184.178.172.5:15303	US	Roanoke	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2592 ms	100.0%
174.75.211.222:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	2599 ms	64.9%
147.45.60.124:1082	US	Atlanta	SOCKS5	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	2603 ms	58.6%
172.245.55.199:10809	US	Buffalo	SOCKS5	Elite	RackNerd LLC : AS36352	2607 ms	99.1%
184.178.172.26:4145	US	Roanoke	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2614 ms	100.0%
104.37.135.145:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	2616 ms	97.5%
98.191.0.37:4145	US	Mesa	SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc : AS22773	2619 ms	66.7%
72.206.74.126:4145	US	Fairfax	SOCKS5	Elite	Amalga Systems Inc. : AS22773	2628 ms	66.0%
137.66.42.196:1080	US	Gunnison	SOCKS5	Elite	Fly.io, Inc : AS40509	2639 ms	69.4%
141.148.158.143:1080	US	Phoenix	SOCKS5	Elite	Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (us-phoenix-1) : AS31898	2666 ms	80.6%
45.146.234.143:8080	US	Los Angeles	HTTP	—	PT Internusa Duta Makmur : AS150208	2668 ms	50.0%
192.236.214.27:1080	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS5	Elite	CENTRIOHOST-LLC : AS36352	2687 ms	88.7%
168.235.80.215:3128	US	Piscataway	HTTP	Elite	RAMNODE : AS3842	2690 ms	100.0%
98.153.152.141:7070	US	Westminster	HTTP	Transparent	Spectrum : AS20001	2702 ms	100.0%
38.127.172.139:37234	US	Washington	HTTP	Elite	Torlandia Trading SRL : AS174	2705 ms	100.0%
147.45.60.241:1082	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	2726 ms	60.9%
43.162.94.99:1080	US	Santa Clara	SOCKS4	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd : AS132203	2749 ms	90.6%
34.134.231.117:3129	US	Council Bluffs	HTTP	Anonymous	Google Cloud (us-central1) : AS396982	2874 ms	96.0%
147.45.60.246:1082	US	Atlanta	SOCKS5	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	2881 ms	57.3%
147.45.60.250:1082	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	2891 ms	65.0%
98.170.57.241:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	2930 ms	99.0%
5.249.165.195:20000	US	Reston	SOCKS5	Elite	ZAP-Hosting GmbH : AS206996	2939 ms	82.1%
192.252.216.81:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	3011 ms	97.7%
169.155.50.87:1080	US	Gunnison	SOCKS5	Elite	Fly.io, Inc : AS40509	3046 ms	45.1%
192.252.208.67:14287	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	3176 ms	97.9%
45.76.164.255:1085	US	Piscataway	SOCKS5	Elite	Vultr Holdings, LLC : AS20473	3178 ms	92.8%
98.182.147.97:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications Inc. : AS22773	3197 ms	59.9%
68.71.245.206:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	3199 ms	97.1%
72.207.33.64:4145	US	San Diego	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	3214 ms	59.8%
178.130.47.50:1082	US	Phoenix	SOCKS4	Elite	Global Connectivity Solutions LLP : AS215540	3397 ms	58.1%
72.195.34.59:4145	US	Irvine	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	3398 ms	54.3%
72.207.113.97:4145	US	Pensacola	SOCKS4	Elite	Cox Communications : AS22773	3410 ms	54.4%
45.74.31.42:13200	US	—	SOCKS5	Elite	M247 : AS9009	3586 ms	66.7%
104.200.135.46:4145	US	Los Angeles	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	3681 ms	96.6%
66.94.104.255:3128	US	Orangeburg	HTTP	Anonymous	Contabo Inc. : AS40021	3685 ms	46.3%
192.111.138.29:4145	US	Hialeah	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	3725 ms	98.4%
132.243.120.54:808	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	CLODO : AS216154	4209 ms	46.8%
45.79.221.107:1080	US	Atlanta	SOCKS4	Elite	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	4217 ms	74.2%
104.237.139.130:1081	US	Richardson	SOCKS4	Elite	Akamai Technologies, Inc. : AS63949	4262 ms	75.8%
178.130.47.21:1082	US	Phoenix	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	GCS-AS : AS215540	4280 ms	44.6%
185.247.208.139:1080	US	Buffalo	SOCKS4	Elite	Zemlyaniy Dmitro Leonidovich : AS49276	4312 ms	61.3%
184.170.249.65:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	4315 ms	97.9%
209.145.54.41:3129	US	St Louis	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Contabo Inc. : AS40021	4370 ms	46.1%
142.54.239.1:4145	US	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	Performive LLC : AS46562	4416 ms	97.5%

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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