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 HTTPS Proxy List (Updated in Real-Time)

3,900 free HTTPS proxies, averaging 39.1% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
189.51.168.164:999	MX	Hunucma	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Comunicacion por Fibra SA de CV : AS270111	771 ms	82.8%
177.177.59.121:8080	BR	Salvador	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	V tal : AS7738	775 ms	52.6%
187.249.84.147:999	MX	Allende	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Transtelco Inc : AS32098	776 ms	77.5%
31.59.100.1:8080	CH	Opfikon	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Switzerland : AS213929	792 ms	82.4%
103.215.187.67:8080	ID	South Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Jaringan Inti Exadata : AS141664	806 ms	49.5%
152.206.177.75:28443	CU	Havana	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba, S.A. : AS27725	806 ms	52.8%
180.191.137.49:8080	PH	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	816 ms	41.7%
116.202.108.111:3128	DE	Falkenstein	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	HETZNER-AS : AS24940	817 ms	83.4%
45.6.38.24:8080	BR	Campina Grande	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PJM TELECOM : AS266152	819 ms	55.6%
103.146.26.93:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Indomedia Solusi net : AS139984	837 ms	41.6%
185.238.238.49:58080	PL	Przeworno	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	RDNET-AS : AS207221	840 ms	55.7%
212.80.213.220:3128	TH	Nonthaburi	HTTPS	Transparent	ReadyIDC Co., Ltd : AS56309	846 ms	98.0%
43.167.165.123:10808	JP	Tokyo	HTTPS	Elite	Tencent Cloud Computing (Beijing) Co., Ltd : AS132203	850 ms	100.0%
209.14.115.9:999	CO	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	TV AZTECA SUCURSAL COLOMBIA : AS262186	853 ms	64.8%
91.233.223.147:3128	RU	Sochi	HTTPS	Transparent	Radist LTD : AS57753	858 ms	99.5%
190.0.246.213:4040	CO	Medellin	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Media Commerce Partners S.A : AS27951	871 ms	95.6%
103.157.78.90:8080	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Super Media Indonesia : AS141114	881 ms	51.1%
201.7.31.230:8080	TR	Istanbul	HTTPS	Transparent	High Speed : AS216472	888 ms	99.3%
147.45.187.104:8080	NL	Amsterdam	HTTPS	Elite	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS210976	897 ms	100.0%
83.136.106.85:3128	IT	Milan	HTTPS	Transparent	MyCore Milan Dedicated Services : AS49367	901 ms	100.0%
165.154.162.73:8888	US	Los Angeles	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Ucloud Information Technology : AS135377	904 ms	90.3%
2.27.29.96:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTPS	Transparent	Senko Digital LLC : AS213520	905 ms	100.0%
57.131.128.2:80	FR	—	HTTPS	Elite	OVH : AS16276	918 ms	100.0%
8.215.112.214:7777	ID	Jakarta	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited : AS45102	921 ms	72.2%
190.119.185.156:999	PE	Lima	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	America Movil Peru S.A.C. : AS12252	921 ms	40.4%
180.191.126.114:8082	PH	Quezon City	HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS4775	923 ms	75.0%
45.172.142.38:999	AR	San Martin	HTTPS	Transparent	Protec Argentina S.A : AS264800	927 ms	97.4%
218.65.6.150:3128	CN	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Chinanet : AS4134	928 ms	96.0%
124.217.78.107:8081	PH	Tarlac City	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	929 ms	51.1%
185.79.243.153:31382	PL	Myszkow	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	KARIO-SAT : AS206957	930 ms	90.0%
190.0.246.210:4040	CO	Medellin	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Media Commerce Partners S.A : AS27951	931 ms	95.4%
218.4.62.141:8080	CN	Suzhou	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Chinanet : AS4134	947 ms	52.5%
106.14.104.209:8080	CN	Shanghai	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	949 ms	94.9%
179.1.48.35:8080	CO	Cali	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	INTERNEXA S.A. E.S.P : AS18678	955 ms	58.7%
201.184.60.20:999	CO	Bogota	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	EPM Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. : AS13489	970 ms	54.6%
82.47.161.152:8443	GB	Plymouth	HTTP HTTPS SOCKS5	Elite	UniEdge Networks LLC : AS14293	970 ms	99.3%
128.0.7.11:8080	SY	Jarābulus	HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS216472	974 ms	100.0%
103.18.77.90:8080	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT. Usaha Adisanggoro : AS55701	975 ms	43.0%
47.52.223.161:5872	HK	Hong Kong	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Alibaba (US) Technology Co., Ltd. : AS45102	989 ms	81.7%
202.180.21.213:80	ID	East Jakarta	HTTPS	Transparent	Hypernet : AS38758	991 ms	92.3%
157.15.212.38:8080	ID	Lamongan	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Griya Akses Teknologi : AS152406	1000 ms	45.2%
181.78.1.230:999	CO	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	UFINET PANAMA S.A. : AS52468	1006 ms	87.5%
112.202.40.128:8082	PH	Tarlac City	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. : AS9299	1012 ms	49.7%
193.104.179.115:3128	UZ	Tashkent	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Bross-Telecom : AS212444	1013 ms	91.4%
103.109.96.180:1994	BD	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Digi Jadoo Broadband Ltd : AS131464	1017 ms	61.7%
161.49.116.131:1337	PH	Pasig	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	ComClark Network & Technology Corp : AS17639	1017 ms	76.5%
180.191.120.247:5050	PH	Cagayan de Oro	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Globe Telecom (GMCR,INC) : AS4775	1017 ms	41.1%
185.238.238.113:58080	PL	Przeworno	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	RDNET-AS : AS207221	1020 ms	47.7%
8.138.217.152:21001	CN	Guangzhou	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Hangzhou Alibaba Advertising Co.,Ltd. : AS37963	1027 ms	97.4%
103.76.108.249:3125	ID	Lumajang	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Mahawira Nusantara Grup : AS151576	1033 ms	44.4%

Need a HTTPS proxy? This page currently tracks 3,900 of them worldwide, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes. It currently ranks #3 of 4 tracked protocols by proxy count. Filter by country or anonymity level to find the right one.

Of the proxies currently listed: 1850 elite, 787 anonymous, and 1263 transparent — averaging 39.1% uptime and 5307ms response time overall.

HTTPS (SSL) proxies wrap the connection in TLS encryption, which matters when the traffic between the client and the proxy needs to stay private, such as when submitting forms or logging into a site. When configuring an HTTPS proxy in a browser or tool, make sure it's applied to both HTTP and HTTPS traffic (some clients otherwise leave plain HTTP requests unproxied) to avoid accidentally leaking requests outside the tunnel.

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.

This list refreshes on its own every 15 minutes, so what's shown above is the most recent available data — come back anytime for an updated batch, no manual refresh required.

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How to Use HTTPS Proxy Free

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Choose a proxy

Browse the HTTPS 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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