How to use Shadowrocket to install proxy on iOS

What is Shadowrocket Proxy? Shadowrocket server is free, so you can use it to set up proxy on iOS as follows.

Shadowrocket is a powerful tool for setting up and managing proxies on iPhone or iPad, famous for its diverse proxy configuration capabilities (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5, Shadowsocks, Hysteria…) and flexible connection management. With Shadowrocket, users can easily enable/disable proxies in just a few seconds, set up multiple servers at once, and even choose which applications will go through the proxy and which will not.

Additionally, Shadowrocket includes built-in diagnostic tools that test connection speed, latency, and stability, making it a versatile application for anyone who needs security, anonymity, or access to region-restricted content.

In this article, let’s find out How to install and configure the best proxy for iOS with the Shadowrocket app.

What are proxies?

If you don’t know, a proxy server acts as an intermediary between your iPhone and the websites/applications you visit.

Using a proxy offers many benefits, such as hiding your true identity, improving security, or bypassing geo-location restrictions.

Prepare before installing proxy with Shadowrocket

To follow this guide, people need to prepare:

• An Apple device
• The Shadowrocket application has been installed
• A proxy account (can use anyIP.io’s Micro Plan with 5GB of free data)
• Proxy credentials
  • Username/password
  • Proxy server information (URL or IP + port)

Highlights of Shadowrocket

Configuring proxy on iOS is inherently very simple. However, one major limitation when using default proxy profiles on iOS is that people can only save a single proxy profile. This causes inconvenience when you need to switch between multiple accounts.

Luckily, Shadowrocket is a true all-in-one application for proxies, with a ton of standout features, including:

• Easy to use: Clear, intuitive, user-friendly interface
• Diverse compatibility: Supports many different protocols (HTTP, SOCKS5, Shadowsocks, Histeria, …)
• Proxy by application: Allows you to choose which applications will go through the proxy and which applications will not
• Diagnostic tools: Built-in tools to test speed, latency, and monitor proxy usage

How to install proxy on iOS using Shadowrocket

In just 5 simple steps, the proxy will be configured and ready to go thanks to Shadowrocket:

Step 1: Open Shadowrocket

Start the Shadowrocket application.

Step 2: Create a new server

Press Add Server or + icon to add a new server.

Step 3: Proxy configuration

Fill in configuration information:

• Proxy type: select HTTP
• Address: portal.anyip.io
• Port: 1080
• User: login name
• Password: password

After checking the data again, press Save to save.

Step 4: Connect

Turn on the connection switch. When successful, everyone will see a label appear VPN on iPhone, confirm connection to the proxy.

Step 5: Check latency

Click on the icon T to test response speed. For example, anyIP.io gives a result of 27ms – extremely fast.

Step 6: Check connection

Open the page browserleaks.com/ip to check. If it shows an IP in the US (or the country you choose), the proxy has worked successfully, providing a secure and anonymous connection.

How to fix DNS leak error

DNS leaks occur when your DNS requests are not properly routed through the proxy, causing them to be sent directly to your Internet service provider (ISP). This exposes your browsing activity, breaking the privacy that the proxy is supposed to ensure.

Although anyIP.io effectively hides IP addresses, if the system is not configured properly, DNS requests can still be routed out of the proxy. The good news is that you can easily fix this problem by adjusting your network settings to ensure that all DNS traffic goes through the proxy, thereby protecting your privacy and anonymity.

When using Shadowrocket, the default network configuration can lead to DNS leaks; Here’s how to quickly fix this problem:

1. On the Shadowrocket home screen, open the “Global Routing” settings.
2. Select “Proxy” to redirect all traffic only through the proxy.
3. Make sure you have successfully set up and connected to the proxy.

Now you can take a quick online DNS leak test and see that your DNSs are no longer exposed.