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)

2,287 free HTTPS proxies, averaging 44.1% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
103.156.75.246:8181	ID	Gianyar	HTTPS	Elite	PT Trika Global Media : AS141082	10792 ms	28.3%
126.209.17.233:8080	PH	Davao City	HTTPS	Elite	Infinivan Incorporated : AS135607	10854 ms	29.7%
38.196.176.185:999	DO	San Pedro de Macoris	HTTPS	Elite	VALNET WIRELESS, S.R.L. : AS273844	10860 ms	37.1%
157.66.16.67:8758	ID	Indramayu	HTTPS	Elite	PT Mitra Mandiri Network : AS136089	10874 ms	28.6%
202.179.69.216:58080	IN	Mumbai	HTTPS	Elite	Limerick Technologies Pvt Ltd : AS138311	10877 ms	15.5%
103.231.236.202:8182	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Level Indodata Teknologi : AS150964	10900 ms	30.0%
103.166.158.213:8080	ID	Tangerang	HTTPS	Elite	PT Timor Lintas Nusantara : AS141955	10901 ms	32.9%
160.19.178.124:3125	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Jaringan Cyber Evo : AS152787	10905 ms	17.6%
180.180.156.95:8080	TH	Rayong	HTTPS	Elite	TOT Public Company Limited : AS23969	10945 ms	34.8%
103.76.108.195:3125	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Mahawira Nusantara Grup : AS151576	10958 ms	22.6%
181.209.108.218:999	AR	Victoria	HTTPS	Elite	ARSAT - Empresa Argentina de Soluciones Satelitales S.A. : AS52361	10967 ms	31.4%
103.155.25.65:3125	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Signal Indo Sukses : AS141074	11040 ms	21.3%
103.147.134.133:8080	ID	Surabaya	HTTPS	Elite	PT.MURNI MAKMUR ABADI : AS139963	11092 ms	37.8%
103.203.234.44:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Nesta Indo Media : AS151006	11150 ms	20.1%
45.198.20.115:3125	ID	Bekasi	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Ikhlas Cipta Teknologi : AS140457	11158 ms	10.8%
85.30.215.48:32946	RU	Moscow	HTTPS	Elite	OJSC "National Cable Networks" : AS42610	11218 ms	18.2%
112.198.132.107:8082	PH	Nasugbu	HTTPS	Elite	Globe Telecom Inc. : AS132199	11245 ms	21.7%
103.180.118.109:8090	ID	Maduran	HTTPS	Elite	PT Persada Data Multimedia : AS149359	11490 ms	33.6%
160.22.197.145:3125	ID	—	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Bifimerah Network Solution : AS152822	11504 ms	24.5%
129.150.39.242:8118	SG	Loyang	HTTPS	Elite	Oracle Corporation : AS31898	11623 ms	13.7%
165.99.192.23:1111	ID	Depok	HTTPS	Elite	PT IDN NUSANTARA NETWORK : AS134129	11688 ms	38.4%
196.251.222.205:8080	ZA	Brits	HTTPS	Elite	Info-Gro (PTY) Ltd : AS37403	11692 ms	25.4%
36.93.163.219:8080	ID	Bogor	HTTPS	Elite	Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT) : AS7713	11761 ms	28.1%
103.114.43.99:8888	NL	Eygelshoven	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	MHost LLC : AS200823	11832 ms	36.4%
209.38.183.26:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	11865 ms	19.8%
193.135.9.36:3128	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	IP-Projects GmbH & Co. : AS48314	12023 ms	32.9%
220.154.128.91:21033	CN	Qingdao	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	China Telecom Group Corporation : AS134756	12054 ms	32.8%
103.175.224.59:8085	ID	Sungguminasa	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS63859	12184 ms	9.4%
103.101.216.66:8080	ID	Sungaibamban	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PT Duta Trans Nusantara Network : AS150941	12220 ms	34.3%
163.61.50.7:3125	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Erzar Inti Solusi : AS153636	12232 ms	18.1%
176.96.138.105:2025	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS58212	12502 ms	30.2%
121.133.68.241:3323	KR	Seocho-gu	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Kornet : AS4766	12546 ms	22.5%
165.227.169.229:3080	DE	Frankfurt am Main	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	DigitalOcean, LLC : AS14061	12947 ms	17.8%
157.66.128.163:3125	ID	Arjasa	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	PT Lumajang Network Nusantara : AS136873	13025 ms	6.3%
160.25.119.84:3125	ID	Purwodadi Grobogan	HTTPS	Elite	PT High Speed Connection Network : AS153096	13060 ms	24.4%
101.255.106.94:8080	ID	Bekasi	HTTPS	Elite	PT Remala Abadi : AS38511	13662 ms	23.9%
103.68.215.46:8080	ID	—	HTTPS	Elite	PT Media Grasi Internet : AS150517	17960 ms	31.6%

Need a HTTPS proxy? This page currently tracks 2,287 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: 1285 elite, 391 anonymous, and 611 transparent — averaging 44.1% uptime and 5028ms 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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