# Proxies

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### <mark style="color:blue;">Introduction</mark>&#x20;

In case you are here for the most optimal setup that most agencies use at this moment; I will provide that information to you right here. That being said; if you are unsure of what a proxy is, how detection works, or the process of creating your own proxy setup using equipment; then I strongly suggest that you carefully read through the entire section first so that you know what to expect.

However; if you are simply looking for the straightforward version of what I personally recommend; then I can explain that right now. That being said; this setup is quite case dependant since it might make more sense for you to choose a different method of acquiring proxies depending on your situation, budget, and scale.

For example; the setup we currently use generally requires around $500–$600 USD upfront in order to get everything running properly.

With all that said; our agency currently uses a custom setup which allows us to create our own proxies using hardware from [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10). For the way our agency operates; this has ended up being the option that makes the most sense for us in terms of stability, long-term scaling, and overall control.

That being said; if you want to understand the other alternatives available, or the reasoning behind why we personally chose this setup over the other options; then I highly recommend that you carefully go through this entire section. Proxies are an extremely important component behind automation; and understanding how they work will help you avoid many of the common mistakes that new users make.

### <mark style="color:blue;">Getting Started</mark>

In this section I am going to go over what a proxy is, what you might need it for; and the alterntive solutions that might make the most sense for you in whatever you plan to use it for. I am basically here to explain what a proxy is, what you might need it for; and where you can find more information to see if you can possibly use proxies in another part of your business, that might be totally different than what Social Media Marketers use it for.

<mark style="color:$success;">**What a Proxy is:**</mark>

A proxy is basically a middleman between your device and the website you are visiting. Instead of the website seeing your real IP address, it sees the proxy’s IP address instead. This matters because websites track IP addresses, and if too many suspicious actions come from a single IP, then that IP, along with the accounts connected to it, can become limited, flagged, or completely blocked.

In simple terms: A proxy gives you a different internet identity/location. You can think of it as routing your connection through another internet connection before it reaches the platform you are using.

Here is an image you can refer to:

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Since ToyBox Marketing is focused around Model Marketing; I am going to use an Instagram example here so that the concept is easier to understand. That being said; you can apply this exact same logic to almost any type of business or platform. This is simply to help you visualize how detection works. Lets say that you want to create 10 Instagram accounts for your Model. Naturally; the first thing most people would think to do is open Instagram and start creating all 10 accounts back-to-back using the same phone and the same WiFi connection. Here is the problem:

Instagram is not stupid. They already know that users will attempt to mass-create accounts this way. Because of that; Instagram has systems in place that can detect your router’s IP address. If they notice that too many accounts are being created at once from the same IP address; they will begin flagging that connection as suspicious.

At that point; one of two things will usually happen:

* Instagram will stop allowing you to create additional accounts and display an error message
* Or the accounts you just created will eventually become suspended, flagged, or disabled shortly after creation

In many cases; by the time you attempt to create your 3rd or 4th account using the same WiFi/IP; Instagram already starts becoming suspicious of the activity. That is exactly where proxies come into play.

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Now; what many agencies do to avoid this is use a proxy. What a proxy does is “mask” your router’s IP address (your WiFi IP) and replace it with another IP address that comes from somewhere else. (Later in this guide; I will explain the different ways you can either rent proxies from a provider or build your own proxy setup using hardware.)

Now; you might be asking:

<mark style="color:$warning;">Even if I use another IP address that is not from my home WiFi; wouldn’t that IP eventually get flagged as well?”</mark>

The answer is yes, it can. However; this is where understanding the different types of proxies becomes extremely important. There are 3 main types of proxies; and each one serves a different purpose.

<mark style="color:$success;">**#1: Datacenter Proxies**</mark>

Datacenter proxies are typically the cheapest and fastest type of proxy available. They work very well for basic scraping tasks and large-scale data collection; however they are also the easiest type of proxy for websites to detect. Because of that; they are generally not ideal for long-term social media account sessions, account creation, or account warmup.

To give you a simple example, Datacenter proxies are usually IP addresses owned by massive cloud computing companies such as [Amazon Web Services (AWS)](https://aws.amazon.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [DigitalOcean](https://www.digitalocean.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), and similar hosting providers that operate huge warehouses full of servers and computers. Since these companies already own massive pools of IP addresses; many of those IPs eventually get resold publicly through proxy providers. The reason people purchase Datacenter proxies is usually not for creating social media accounts or managing automation with them at all; Instead; they are most commonly used for:

* Web scraping
* Data extraction
* Website monitoring
* Automation tasks that do not require strong “human-like” trust signals

Before I go deeper into web scraping and explain why marketing agencies use scraping tools to begin with; you can read more about that here:&#x20;

*(Insert ScraperGlass link / card here so users can learn more about web scraping and why ScraperGlass can be useful.)*

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Just to give you an idea; the reason why most users do not use Datacenter IPs for social media marketing is because many of those IPs have already been heavily abused beforehand. Unlike your home WiFi IP, which is generally only being used by you and the people inside your home, Datacenter IPs are publicly rented to users all around the world. Because of that; there is a very high chance that someone before you has already used that same IP address to create large amounts of social media accounts, run automation, spam actions, or trigger platform detection systems.

For example; there is a good chance that somebody already attempted to create 10+ Instagram accounts using that exact Datacenter IP before you even purchased it. If enough suspicious activity happens on that IP; then platforms like Instagram begin associating that IP with automation or spam-related behavior.

That being said; not every Datacenter IP is automatically “bad” or flagged. Some may still work perfectly fine depending on:

* How recently the IP was used
* How many users previously shared it
* What type of activity was performed on it
* How aggressive the automation was

However; there is no official way of knowing whether an IP is “clean” until you actually test it yourself. Because of that; most agencies that focus heavily on social media automation simply move toward a different type of proxy that is much better suited for account creation, account warmup, and long-term social media sessions.

That brings us to the next type of proxy.

<mark style="color:$success;">**#2:**</mark> <mark style="color:$success;">**Residential Proxies/Internet Service Provider Proxies**</mark>

These are Proxies that use IP’s from real internet providers; meaning they look much more like normal everyday users. Because of that; they are much better for:

* Social Media Platforms
* Marketplace Accounts
* Account Sessions
* Account Warmup
* General Account-Based Activity

The idea behind these types of proxies is that they are IP addresses from actual homes across the country/world. What I mean by this is; when somebody signs up for internet; a technician usually comes to their house and installs a WiFi router. That WiFi router then gets assigned an IP address by the internet provider so that the provider knows where to send the internet traffic/data to. That being said; the point I am making here is that internet providers own these massive pools of IP addresses sitting on their servers; and those IPs only get assigned once somebody purchases a home internet plan.

Now; what I am trying to explain is that certain providers are able to access these types of IPs and resell them as Residential/ISP proxies. Of course; these IP’s are generally going to be much higher quality compared to Datacenter proxies because they come from actual internet providers and look much more like real home internet connections. That is exactly why these types of proxies work much better for Social Media Automation.

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That being said; you might still be thinking:

<mark style="color:$warning;">"Well; even if I purchase 10 Residential proxies; I can still only create around 3–5 accounts before the IP eventually gets flagged."</mark>

And honestly; that is partially true. At the end of the day; you still have to do the math yourself and determine whether the setup makes sense for your operation. Typically; Residential / ISP proxies usually cost around $1–$5 USD per month per proxy depending on:

* The provider
* The country
* The quality
* Whether the IP is shared or dedicated

However; lets say you purchase 5 Residential proxies. If each proxy can safely handle around 3–5 accounts; then:

* 5 Proxies
* × 3–5 Accounts Each
* \= Around 15–25 Social Media Accounts

So realistically; you are looking at running around 15–25 social media accounts for a single Model (or your own personal website/brand) at the cost of roughly $5–$25 USD per month in proxy costs. Now; for most agencies running multiple accounts for their Models; that usually makes complete sense. You just have to determine yourself whether it makes sense for:

* Your budget
* Your scale
* The type of automation you are running
* The amount of accounts you plan to manage

At the end of the day; the primary way users scale past these limitations is simply by getting more high-quality proxies. Refer to the image below to get a better example of what I mean:

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<mark style="color:$success;">**#3: Mobile Proxies / 4G / 5G**</mark>\
These are Proxies that use Mobile Network IP’s. These are usually the most trusted type of proxy by platforms such as [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com). That being said; they are also usually the most expensive option out of the three proxy types. However; they are generally considered the most optimal choice for Social Media Automation.

Now; these are considered the more “high-end” type of proxy; and they usually sit somewhere around the $30–$80 USD per month price range depending on the provider, country/location, bandwidth, and whether the proxy is shared or dedicated. Now; you might be wondering what exactly makes a 4G proxy different compared to the other 2 proxy types I mentioned earlier.

Well; first you need to understand what a 4G proxy actually is. A 4G proxy is a proxy that uses the IP address of a Cellular Internet Provider. What I am referring to here is the internet connection you get directly from your phone through nearby cell towers, commonly referred to as 4G/LTE or 5G.

So instead of your connection appearing as a Datacenter IP or a normal Home WiFi connection; your traffic instead appears as if it is coming from a real mobile phone user using cellular data. That is exactly why these proxies are so trusted by Social Media Platforms.

From Instagram’s perspective; mobile users naturally move around throughout the day, switch between different cell towers, change IP addresses regularly, and constantly use mobile data from different locations. Because of that; platforms generally treat Mobile IP’s much more naturally compared to Datacenter proxies. That being said; this is also exactly why these proxies are more expensive. That being said; as you will see in the following sections below; one of the biggest advantages of using a 4G/Mobile proxy is that you are usually able to run significantly more accounts on a single proxy compared to the other options mentioned earlier.

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What happens here is that proxy providers like *(INSERT PROXY PROVIDER)* will use USB Modems and insert active SIM Cards into them so that they can create a 4G/Mobile Proxy.

Since the SIM Card is connected to a real Cellular Internet Provider; the proxy then receives a real Mobile IP address directly from the carrier network. That is exactly what makes the connection appear like a normal mobile phone user browsing the internet using cellular data.

This is one of the primary reasons why Mobile Proxies are much more trusted by platforms like [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) compared to normal Datacenter proxies. You can see an image below of a setup from one of our partners at [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10).

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Each one of those USB Modems contains a SIM Card; and what it is actually doing is creating Mobile IP addresses for Social Media Marketing Agencies to use for their Social Media Accounts.

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Now; you are probably wondering why an agency would even use 4G proxies; especially when the cost of each 4G proxy is usually 10x–20x higher than a normal Residential/Internet Service Provider Proxy. Well; the primary difference between the previous proxy types we talked about and a 4G proxy is that with a 4G proxy; you have the ability to rotate/change your IP address. This is extremely important because once you suspect that a previous IP got temporarily flagged; you can simply rotate the proxy and receive another Mobile IP address from the carrier network.

Now; the reason I keep saying “temporarily flagged” is because 4G proxies work differently compared to normal Home or Datacenter IP’s. Since these IP’s are coming from Cellular Towers; there are usually thousands of real users connected to the same carrier infrastructure at the same time. Because of that; platforms cannot really permanently “burn” the IP in the same way they would with a Datacenter proxy.

So what typically happens instead is that the device you are using for the activity gets temporarily flagged; while the Mobile IP itself usually stays fine.

For example; agencies running automation on Social Media Accounts using 4G proxies will sometimes receive something called an “Action Block.” This basically means the profile temporarily cannot perform actions such as:

* Following
* Liking
* Messaging
* Commenting

…until a period of roughly 24–48 hours passes.

Now; one important thing I want to mention regarding 4G proxies and Social Media Account creation is that even though you technically have the ability to rotate the IP after creating 3–5 accounts on a single IP; platforms like [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) still understand that you are using a Mobile/4G connection. Because of that; instead of permanently flagging the IP; they usually temporarily flag the device itself like I mentioned above. The same general principle also applies to other platforms such as [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), dating apps, marketplaces, and similar account-based platforms.

That being said; what most Instagram Marketing Agencies really use 4G Rotating Proxies for is not necessarily creating accounts, but rather allowing already-existing accounts to safely perform automated activity at scale.

For account creation/purchases; by all means you can create them yourself. However; many agencies simply outsource this task to dedicated account suppliers such as *(INSERT TOYBOX ACCOUNTS LINK)* so that they can spend more of their attention on:

* Marketing
* Content
* Automation
* Scaling
* Profile Setup

### <mark style="color:blue;">Addtional Notes</mark>

Up until this point; I have mainly talked about proxies in the context of preventing account detection during account creation. However; the primary reason I explained all of that first was so that you understand how important proxies are overall when it comes to preventing detection on Social Media Platforms.

Since many agencies simply purchase pre-made accounts; the real reason why Instagram Marketing Agencies use 4G Rotating Proxies is because they allow the agency to run multiple Social Media Accounts under a single Mobile Proxy connection while dramatically reducing the chances of detection.

In the next section; I am going to go over whether you should simply use a third-party service and rent proxies; or build your own setup using the equipment yourself. Either way; I will break down the pros and cons of both methods and lay everything out for you so that you can decide what makes the most sense for the stage you are currently at.

In the meantime; check out some of our other guides down below so that you can familiarize yourself with why agencies use proxies to begin with in case you still do not fully understand the purpose behind them already.

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## Renting Proxies Vs Making Your Own

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Now; in this section I am going to go over whether it makes more sense to simply buy/rent proxies from a provider; or make them yourself using your own equipment. There are honestly a lot of pros and cons to both methods; and at the end of the day; you have to decide for yourself which option makes the most amount of sense for your situation, budget, and scale.

However; if you are interested in knowing what many larger Social Media Marketing Agencies typically do; most of them eventually move toward purchasing the hardware themselves and running their own setup. I will go over this in much more detail throughout the following sections. However; if you already want to get an idea of what type of hardware/equipment is used for these setups; then you can go ahead and check out [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) and carefully go through their website so that you can familiarize yourself with how these systems work.&#x20;

### <mark style="color:blue;">Renting Proxies</mark>

When I refer to “renting proxies”; what I am referring to is going to proxy providers that already have their own hardware setups located across different regions/countries around the world. In this case; all you really have to do is go to their website, select the type of proxy you are looking for, choose the region/location that is closest to you (more on selecting regions below), and then simply pay a monthly fee for however long you plan on using the proxy.

This is usually the easiest option for beginners since you do not need to worry about:

* Purchasing hardware
* Setting up SIM Cards
* Managing dongles/modems
* Configuring proxy software
* Maintaining the setup yourself

There are many different providers you can check out. The one that myself and many of our partners currently use is called Bart proxies.

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<mark style="color:$warning;">**Pros:**</mark>

The pros of purchasing proxies from a supplier is that you do not need to buy your own equipment or set anything up yourself. You can simply go to the provider’s website, purchase the proxy, and immediately start using it. The main benefit behind this is convenience. You do not need to worry about:

* Hardware
* SIM Cards
* USB Modems
* Proxy Software
* Maintenance
* Troubleshooting

Everything is already setup for you by the provider.

<mark style="color:$warning;">**Cons:**</mark>

The downside with purchasing/renting proxies from a supplier is that there are often certain limitations depending on what you are trying to use the proxies for. For example; for users that are specifically using proxies for Instagram Automation and Marketing; after going through these 3 guides below; you will start to understand why some agencies eventually decide to move toward building their own setup instead. One of the primary reasons for this is the flexibility of having the proxy physically located in the same area that you actually reside in since the hardware itself would be stored directly at your home or office.

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You would have noticed that in order to log into multiple Social Media Accounts; we typically rotate the IP right before logging into the next account. (I am referring specifically to a 4G/Mobile Proxy since out of the three proxy types I mentioned above; this is the type that allows us to rotate/change the IP address in order to help prevent the accounts from becoming linked together.)

That being said; some proxy suppliers do not always have the most streamlined way of rotating the proxy on demand.

Now; I am not saying they do not offer the option, they definitely do. However; in many cases it requires you to carefully read through the supplier’s documentation/website and properly configure everything yourself so that you can rotate the IP more efficiently. In the guides above where we are using our own proxy equipment; you might have noticed that we have a dedicated dashboard/control panel where there is simply a button that says “Rotate”, and the IP simply changes.

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That button on the right is from our dedicated dashboard that you get once you create your own proxy setup using [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) equipment. The reason why this is so helpful is because most proxy suppliers do not make the proxy rotation process this streamlined compared to having your own setup. With your own hardware/dashboard; rotating the IP is usually as simple as clicking a single “Rotate” button and waiting for the Mobile IP to refresh. That being said; in order to actually create your own proxy setup; you do need your own hardware and equipment (more on this later in the guide).

In case you are interested and want to learn more about creating your own setup; you can check that out here: [Xproxy.io ](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10)

That being said; since this section is specifically about renting proxies from suppliers; one thing I highly suggest is that whenever you choose a proxy provider; make sure to head over to their Knowledge Base/Documentation section and carefully read through the ways they recommend using their proxies.

For example; on the [Bart Proxies ](https://bartproxies.com/?via=asgerngbwm)website; there is a dedicated Knowledge Base section that carefully explains:

* How to use their proxies
* Different ways to rotate IP’s
* Setup methods
* Integration options
* Best practices
* Additional features that can help with your own marketing setup

Many users completely skip the documentation and end up not fully understanding all the features their proxy provider actually offers.

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You will notice that as you carefully go through different proxy websites and providers; you will slowly begin learning completely different ways people use proxies which can be totally different compared to how our team and partners personally use them (which is primarily for Instagram Model Marketing)*.* For example; some of our partners use *(INSERT BART PROXIES DETAILS HERE)* because they are able to obtain reasonably priced Datacenter proxies for their scraping service ScraperGlass.com.

This allows them to scrape publicly available Instagram data such as:

* Followers
* Likers
* Hashtags
* Engagement Data
* Public Profiles

…and use that information to help target and grow their Models following.

Other agencies that perform Web-Browser Automation may use proxies for completely different reasons as well.

I am not going to go too deeply into Web-Browser Automation within this section; however you can read more about that here:

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The point I am trying to make is that by carefully reading through the Knowledge Base and documentation from different proxy providers; you will get a much better understanding of how proxies actually work and the different ways they can be used. You might even end up discovering completely different ways of using proxies that you never originally intended to use them for in the first place.

### <mark style="color:blue;">Making Your Own Proxy</mark>

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In this section I am going to go over the pros and cons regarding setting up your own proxy using ready-made equipment that is designed to be mostly plug-and-play. That being said; I am going to carefully go over this section because once again; this is one of those areas where you actually need to take the time to properly read through the information being presented to you. The way this setup truly benefits you is by carefully going through the content on [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) and understanding what is required in order to make sure everything is setup correctly.

That being said; the support team at [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) is extremely helpful; and they will even go as far as remotely connecting into your PC and troubleshooting issues on your behalf. So you can feel confident knowing that:

* The hardware is solid
* The support team is active
* The system is already being used by myself and many of our partners within the Automation Marketing Industry

<mark style="color:$success;">**Pros:**</mark>

One of the biggest advantages of having your own proxy setup is that it gives you much more control and flexibility regarding how you want your proxies to operate. Just to give you an idea; one of the previous downsides I mentioned regarding rental proxies was the fact that many providers do not have a clean dedicated dashboard where myself (or our team) can simply login, click a button that says “Rotate”, and instantly change the Mobile IP address of the proxy.

With your own setup; you typically have much more direct control over features like:

* IP Rotation
* SIM Management
* Rebooting Dongles
* Region Control
* Device Monitoring
* Proxy Management

The image below probably illustrates this concept the best:

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Like I already mentioned; we connect the proxy to our devices and when we need to login to a new account; we rotate the IP right before doing so in order to help prevent the profiles from becoming linked together. That being said; it is extremely important for myself and many of the agencies we work with to have the flexibility of being able to login to a dedicated dashboard and rotate the IP by simply clicking a button.

Now; the second major advantage regarding having your own proxy equipment is that you can use your own local SIM Cards and insert them directly into the dongles/modems in order to obtain IP addresses from the exact area you reside in.

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The reason why this is important is because it is generally safer for accounts when they consistently login from IP addresses located in the same region/country that you actually reside in. For example; lets say that you live in the UK; but the proxy you are renting is located in France (or basically any other region different from where you actually are located).

Now; in the rare situation where the proxy application temporarily disconnects/goes offline (which is uncommon but still possible), the Social Media Platform may briefly detect your real local IP address for a split second before the proxy reconnects.

For example:

* Account logs in from France
* Proxy disconnects momentarily
* Platform suddenly sees a UK IP
* Proxy reconnects
* Account goes back to France again

Platforms like [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) are capable of detecting sudden location/IP changes like this; and in some situations; this can contribute toward the profile becoming flagged or requiring verification. Now; the application shown in the image above (SuperProxy, the green square application) is what is used to actually connect the proxy to the device so that your real IP becomes masked.

One thing we personally like about using our own setup through [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) is that it allows us to use our own local SIM Cards. So even in the unlikely event that the proxy software temporarily disconnects; the account would simply default back to our office/home internet IP which is already located within the same general region. That being said; many proxy providers absolutely do offer proxies from many different countries and locations. This method has simply been more convenient for us and many of our partners since we already operate our own setup.

Another major advantage regarding having your own proxy equipment is that after spending the initial amount required for the setup; you can potentially save quite a bit of money long-term by simply using your own SIM Card data plans. Just to put this into perspective:

Some Marketing Agencies located in United States might pay roughly $40 USD/month for a mobile data plan that includes around 80GB of data. Now; a proxy supplier is usually paying similar carrier/data costs themselves, however they also need to add their own markup/profit margin on top of it.

So the exact same Canadian Mobile Proxy that may cost the provider around $40 USD to operate could end up being sold publicly for around $80 USD/month (sometimes more depending on the provider and quality). Now; the purpose of me saying this is not to imply that proxy providers are “bad” for charging markups because that is not the point at all.

Proxy Providers make things extremely convenient for users by:

* Purchasing the hardware themselves
* Managing the setup
* Handling the infrastructure
* Maintaining uptime
* Managing regions
* Offering support
* Making proxies instantly accessible

…so that you do not have to deal with any of that yourself.

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That being said; if you already know that you are going to be heavily using proxies long-term; and after carefully going through the [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) website you determine that ordering the equipment and setting up your own system makes more sense financially and operationally for your situation; then building your own setup may honestly end up being the better option for you.

The most important thing here is simply understanding that you have multiple working options available to you; and that you should take the time to carefully read and explore both methods before deciding what works best for your own purpose and workflow. In our case; that purpose is Social Media Marketing.

### <mark style="color:blue;">Rough Idea on the Setup Process and What to Expect</mark>

Now; there are actually many different reasons people use proxies other than purely for Automation.

You can check out some of the articles/resources below where it goes over additional ways users operate proxies once they have their own setup. One of the primary reasons our own team uses proxies is for Social Media Marketing for our Models. That being said; we also have partners who use proxies for their own Marketing Agency operations; and then use the extra proxies they are not actively using to become proxy suppliers themselves (such as BartProxies.com which I mentioned earlier).

Websites like [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) even offer specific reseller plans that allow users to resell proxies themselves. You can read more about that directly on their website and speak with their support team for more information regarding how the reseller setup works.

<mark style="color:$success;">**Cons:**</mark>

The downsides regarding setting up your own proxy equipment and creating your own proxies mostly comes down to properly setting up and understanding the equipment.

Just to give you an idea; the actual setup process itself is fairly straightforward since our partners at [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) made the system mostly “Plug and Play.” That being said; you still need to carefully go through their Knowledge Base and documentation depending on what purpose you plan on using the proxy setup for so that you know what to expect.

In terms of any other major downsides; there honestly is not much else other than that. One thing that is worth mentioning however is that you would need to purchase your own SIM Card data plans from your local phone/internet provider. This is important because the entire Mobile Proxy setup relies on cellular data; and the only way to obtain that is by inserting active SIM Cards into the USB dongles/modems.

So even though you may save money long-term by operating your own setup; you still need to account for:

* Monthly SIM/Data Plans
* Carrier Costs
* Data Usage

That being said; for many agencies this still ends up being much more cost effective long-term compared to continuously renting high-end Mobile Proxies from third-party providers.

### <mark style="color:blue;">Personal Proxy Setup / Agency Level Setup</mark>

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In this section I am going to go over the typical proxy setup that myself (and many of the agencies we partner with) currently use; along with the general setup process in order to help guide you through your Instagram Automation Setup. In case you are seeing this section for the first time; I highly suggest that you first start by reading **“The Ultimate Instagram Marketing Guide.”**

In the case that you have already done that; then I suggest that you go through the entire section which explains:

* What a proxy is
* How proxies work
* The different types of proxies
* What Marketing Agencies use proxies for
* Why proxies are so important for Social Media Automation

If you have already gone through those sections; then you can continue reading here.

It is extremely important that you have a solid understanding of:

* What proxies are
* What they do
* How they work
* And how our team personally uses them for our Model Marketing purposes

### <mark style="color:blue;">Setup</mark>

The first thing you are going to want to do is head over to [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) and navigate to the Hardware section on their platform. Since the goal here is to create your own proxy setup; this requires you to purchase the actual hardware/equipment needed in order to produce your own Mobile Proxies.

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Just to give you an idea of what [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) actually is; they are a company that allows users who want to create and operate their own proxy setup to be able to do so using ready-made hardware and software. That being said; there are definitely other ways to create your own proxies. However; many of those methods require you to manually configure the hardware yourself using code and networking tools. From there; you would also typically need to be familiar with using things such as the Command Prompt/Terminal on your PC in order to access and manage the dashboard/server.

<figure><img src="/files/kWgxoR8jr52RVPVcuN1Q" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

What I am basically trying to say is that in the case where you already have technical coding/networking knowledge; then by all means; go and build/configure the equipment yourself and use terminal-based software to setup and manage everything manually.

However; if your primary goal is simply to get a proxy dashboard up and running so that you can start promoting your Model through Social Media Automation (or whatever business/brand you are trying to grow); then it usually makes much more sense to let a company that specializes in plug-and-play proxy equipment handle the more technical side of things for you.

This allows you to spend more of your time focusing on:

* Marketing
* Automation
* Account Setup
* Content
* Scaling
* Growing your brand

instead of spending weeks trying to manually configure networking hardware and troubleshoot proxy software yourself.

### <mark style="color:blue;">Equipment</mark>

Here is how their equipment page looks like:

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On their “Hardware” page; you will notice that they offer many different individual pieces of equipment. Rather than manually trying to purchase each component one-by-one; I highly suggest that you simply go to the “Complete Hardware Set” section and purchase one of the standard kits they already provide. This is usually the easiest option for beginners since the kits already come with the main components required in order to get your proxy setup running properly.

Here is what that page looks like:

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All of the kits are generally the same; the primary difference is simply that the number of dongles (the devices that contain the SIM Cards inside of them) increases as you move up to the larger packages.

For most users; the first/basic kit is completely fine since it allows you to first test the setup yourself and get familiar with how everything works before investing more money into additional dongles. In the case that you eventually need more dongles later on; they can also be purchased separately.

One important thing I do want to mention before you actually purchase a kit however is that since we have personally been using [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) for over 3+ years now; our team eventually noticed that the area our office is located in does not always receive the strongest cellular signal. Because of that; the weaker cellular signal would sometimes reduce the overall performance/speed of the proxy connection when we were actively using it. That being said; we eventually upgraded to a different type of dongle that [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) offers which helped improve the connection quality for our setup.

These are the ones we upgraded to:

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The dongles on the right side are the current ones that we (and many of our partner agencies) are currently using as well. The primary reason why the dongles on the right side are better compared to the ones on the left is because the XM16 dongles have antennas attached to them. This significantly improves the cellular signal strength which helps prevent the proxies from disconnecting or experiencing unexpected downtime due to weak signal issues.

The XH22 dongles (the ones on the left) are still completely fine and many users use them without issues. However; since our own office experienced weaker cellular reception in our area; this is something that is definitely worth considering before placing your first order.

Because of that; one thing I would personally suggest is reaching out to the support team at [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) and asking them if they can swap out the default XH22 dongles for the XM16 dongles while you simply pay the price difference.

Once you receive the proxy equipment in the mail; it will look something like this:

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From there; you simply want to connect all of the dongles into the USB Hub; and then connect the entire setup into a power outlet so that everything turns on properly.

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The only other thing left to do after that is connect an Ethernet Cable from the XProxy Server Box directly into your router before we then move on to configuring everything else through the dashboard:

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It should look something like this when you are complete:

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Watch this video in case there is any Confusion on what to do:

{% embed url="<https://xproxy.io/document/getting-started-with-your-xproxy-kit>" %}

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qFpsUByJPs>" %}

### <mark style="color:blue;">Setting up the XProxy Dashboard</mark>

Now; once everything is connected; the next step is setting up the dashboard which we will access through your PC screen. This is the section where you will need to follow along carefully since this requires you to login to your Router/Modem Settings and configure how your home router will communicate with the [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) equipment. Without doing this step; there would be no way to properly access your proxy dashboard because this is not like a normal website where you can simply Google it and login.

That being said; later in this guide I am also going to show you how our team connects the XProxy dashboard to a domain so that you can actually access your proxy dashboard from anywhere simply by searching/opening a domain name. This is extremely important because by default; once you first configure the XProxy setup to your router; you will only be able to access the dashboard while connected to your home/office internet. Obviously; this can become very limiting.

For example; lets say you have:

* Virtual Assistants
* Team Members
* Remote Workers
* Social Media Managers

…helping you setup or manage Social Media Accounts remotely from another country/location. In that situation; there would normally be no way for them to access the XProxy dashboard because the dashboard would only be accessible while connected to the same local WiFi/network that the XProxy equipment is configured to. Because of that; after we finish connecting the dashboard to the router; I am going to show you the method that myself (and many other agencies) use in order to connect the XProxy dashboard to a domain name so that the dashboard can simply be accessed through a browser from virtually anywhere.

Before I give my own personal explanation regarding what I believe is the most optimal setup method however; I am first going to provide the official [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) Help Documentation where they go over 3 different methods they personally recommend. In case you still have trouble afterwards; you can then come back to this guide and continue following along to see how our own team personally configures everything.

Make sure that you:

* Read through the Help Docs
* Watch the setup video carefully

since this will ensure that you at minimum understand the general idea behind what needs to be done before continuing further.

{% embed url="<https://xproxy.io/document/how-access-dashboard-xproxy>" %}

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1s&v=zp5jAj16Xp4>" %}

### <mark style="color:blue;">Our Explanation of Accessing the XProxy Dashboard</mark>

The first thing you want to do is check the type of router you are currently using and figure out how to access your router’s Admin Portal. There are many different routers on the market; however pretty much every single router has its own login dashboard/admin panel. You simply need to know how to locate and access it.

Typically; this is done by:

* Finding your Router IP Address
* Opening it inside your browser
* Logging into the Router Admin Panel using your router credentials

Here is a good video that explains how users can typically login to their router’s Admin Portal and where to find the information needed to access it regardless of which router they are using:

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-wZNeKRN7c>" %}

In the video; he mentioned how users typically need to type in a string of numbers such as `192.168.100.1` in order to access their Router’s Admin Portal. However; in our particular case; since we are using Shaw Communications internet; the address we had to use was:&#x20;

`10.0.0.1`

The way we personally figured this out was simply by doing a Google search asking how Shaw Communications internet customers can access their router admin login; and Google immediately showed us the information we needed.

<figure><img src="/files/h9tTPXg90y0zWD83HEDU" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

In this case; simply search up your router name/model on the internet and I am sure information will come up explaining how to access the login/admin page. From this point on; you want to login to your router dashboard. Typically; the default Username and Password is something along the lines of:

* Username: `Admin` or `Cusadmin`
* Password: `Password`

However; this completely depends on the router/manufacturer you are using. Because of that; you should either:

* Check the router manual
* Check the sticker on the router itself
* Or watch a setup video specifically for your router model

so that you know exactly what the correct login information is.

Once you are inside the dashboard; the router will usually force you to reset/change the password for security purposes. Make sure you save the new password somewhere safe because you will likely need access to the router dashboard again later on.

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Once you login to your Router Dashboard; the first thing you want to do is make sure that the [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) server/device is actually showing up as one of the connected devices on your network.

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Locate the device that says “XProxy” and then click on it. Once you do that; you should see a specific local IP address associated with the XProxy device. What you then want to do is copy/paste that IP address directly into your browser search bar. Once you do that; the XProxy dashboard should appear.

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You now have access to your proxy dashboard locally through your home/office WiFi connection. Just so you have a better idea of how this works; basically; since you plugged an Ethernet Cable from the XProxy Box directly into your router; your router then assigned the XProxy device its own local IP address on your network. The reason you are able to access the dashboard is because when you paste that local IP address into your browser; your router understands that you are trying to communicate with the XProxy device connected to your network.

Now; this does not mean that you can simply paste that IP address from anywhere in the world and access the dashboard. It only means that you can access the dashboard while connected to the same internet/network connection that the XProxy Box itself is connected to.

In the next step; I am going to show you how you can connect a domain name (for example something such as MyXproxyDashboard.com) so that instead of needing to paste a local IP address every time; you can simply search/open your dashboard directly through a browser regardless of whether you are home or not.

This allows you to access your XProxy Dashboard remotely from:

* Your Phone
* Your Laptop
* Another Office
* Another Country
* Virtual Assistants/Team Members *(if you choose to give them access)*

Now; before we get into that; there is one extremely important step we need to take first which is allowing the proxy setup to properly communicate with the outside world so that it can actually be used for automation purposes. What you want to do now is head back over to your Router Login Portal and locate the **“**&#x44;M&#x5A;**”** settings.

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From this point on; go into the DMZ Settings section inside your Router Dashboard and paste the local IP address associated with the [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) device into the number/IP box provided.

<figure><img src="/files/fbW7P1w63GDNTAvocFnO" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Just as a reminder; the IP address that you place inside the DMZ box is the exact same IP address that you previously pasted into your browser in order to access the XProxy dashboard locally. Now that this part is configured; once you insert active SIM Cards into the USB Dongles and connect everything into the powered USB Hub like this:

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your proxy can now officially be used and tested. From this point on; you can begin testing the proxy using different proxy applications/tools which I will show you how to setup in the next section.

### <mark style="color:blue;">Testing Your Proxy</mark>

Ok; in this section I am going to go over how you can test your proxy. There are a couple things to note here; but just carefully read what I am mentioning and it should help you understand the process. When you want to test the proxy you setup; there is one very important key piece of information you need to know:

<mark style="color:$danger;">The proxy will only work when the phone you are using it on is not connected to the same internet/network as the XProxy setup.</mark>

I will talk you through what I mean by this. First; lets download a proxy app so that we can actually test the proxy on the phone. Our team personally uses an app called SuperProxy:

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You can download it directly through the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com). The reason why I am specifically mentioning the Google Play Store and not the Apple App Store is because our team primarily uses Android devices to perform Instagram Automation; so at this moment; we do not personally use iOS devices for our setup.

In case you are unfamiliar with what I am referring to here; I highly suggest that you first go through our **ULTIMATE MODEL MARKETING GUIDE** and then come back to this section afterwards:

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That being said; go ahead and download SuperProxy onto your Android device and open it up. It should look something like this:

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Now; simply fill in the information inside the app using the credentials/details from your [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) Dashboard. The first thing you want to do is navigate back to the XProxy Dashboard and click on the “Proxy Management” section:

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The important thing to understand here is that we are not going to use the section where it says something like `10.0.0.159:4001`. The reason for this is because that address is only meant for users who want to use the proxy locally while connected to the same WiFi/network connection as the XProxy setup.

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To be completely straightforward; I am honestly not sure why somebody would want to only use the proxy locally since the whole purpose behind setting this up is usually to use the proxy publicly/remotely. That being said; that is exactly why I wanted to clarify the difference.

The actual credentials/information you want to use instead starts by first searching:

“WhatsMyIP”

into the Google search bar:

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Once you do that; the IP address shown there is the server address you are going to use (your public/home WiFi IP address)*.* What you then want to do is copy that IP address and paste it directly into the proxy app as the server address.

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Just to give you some context as to why you are putting your own WiFi/router address into the “Server” box: In order to actually use the proxy; the dongles with the SIM Cards inside of them need a way to communicate through the XProxy Server. When you connect the proxy to your phone or browser; the goal is for Social Media Platforms to see the Mobile IP address coming from the SIM Card/Dongle. However; before that can even happen; the XProxy Server first needs a way to communicate with those dongles through your local network. That is exactly where your WiFi/router IP address comes into play.

It basically acts as the bridge between:

* Your XProxy Server
* Your USB Dongles/SIM Cards
* And the outside internet

Just so you understand clearly; your home WiFi IP is not supposed to be the public IP that websites ultimately see. The public-facing IP should still come from the SIM Card/Dongle itself. Your WiFi/router address is mainly being used behind the scenes so that the XProxy Server can properly communicate with the dongles and route the connection correctly.

In simple terms:

If you simply want to get the proxy up and running; follow the steps above and then click:

* Save
* Start

and the proxy should begin working.

If you want the exact deeper technical explanation behind how the networking side works; then I highly suggest speaking directly with the [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) support team since they can explain the setup architecture in much more technical detail.

### <mark style="color:blue;">Important</mark>

Another important thing to note before you actually test the proxy and click “Start” inside the app is that you want to make sure the device you are testing the proxy on is not connected to the same internet connection as the XProxy setup itself. Just to give you a better idea of what I mean: The phone/device where you are testing the proxy from should not be connected to the exact same WiFi/network that the XProxy Server Box is connected to.

Now; I am not exactly sure of the deeper technical reasoning behind this since our team mainly focuses on the practical/marketing side of the setup rather than the networking side. However; through our own testing and setup experience; this is the method that consistently worked best for us.

For example; at our office we actually run:

* 2 Separate WiFi Routers
* With 2 Separate Internet Connections

What we then do is:

* Connect the XProxy setup to Router #1
* Connect all of our Android devices to Router #2

From there; we install the SuperProxy app across all the devices and connect the proxies individually through the app.

This setup allows us to:

* Keep the proxy setup isolated
* Properly connect the proxies to the devices
* Run Social Media Automation more consistently across multiple phones/accounts

Here is an example of how our office setup looks:

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Another thing you can do in the case where you do not have 2 separate routers/internet connections is simply purchase a second phone and use that instead of a second router. What many agencies do when they first start out is:

* Keep the XProxy setup connected to their main home internet
* Then use a second phone’s hotspot/mobile data connection to connect all the automation devices This is actually a pretty common beginner setup since it is not always practical or cost-effective to immediately install 2 separate internet routers/connections right away.

So instead of purchasing a second internet line immediately; many users simply:

* Buy a second phone
* Turn on Hotspot
* Connect all the automation devices to that hotspot connection
* Then run the proxies through the SuperProxy app from there

This tends to work well for smaller setups when users are first getting started.

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Once this is configured; go ahead and click “Start” within the SuperProxy app. At this point; you have now officially connected your own self-made proxy and can begin using it however you like. The next thing left to talk about is being able to access your XProxy Dashboard remotely from wherever you are. This is especially helpful when you have:

* VA’s (Virtual Assistants) [(OFM Jobs)](https://www.ofmjobs.com/?a=toybox)
* Team Members
* Remote Workers

who need access to your proxy dashboard in order to help setup accounts while not physically connected to your office/home network. This is exactly what I am going to cover in the next section.

### <mark style="color:blue;">Connecting Your Xproxy Dashbaord to a Website Domain</mark>

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In this section I am going to go over how you can access your XProxy Dashboard from anywhere in the world so that your staff members can use it without needing to be connected to the same internet connection as your office. Just so you have a better idea of how things currently work: Right now; the only way you can access your XProxy Dashboard is by typing the local IP address of the XProxy Box directly into your internet browser.

The problem with this is that if you are connected to a completely different internet connection (for example; you are away from the office/home); then you will not be able to access the dashboard using that local XProxy IP address anymore. The reason for this is because that local IP address only works while connected to the same internet/network that the XProxy Server itself is setup on.

That being said; in this section I am going to cover how you can connect a public website domain to your XProxy Dashboard so that instead of needing to paste a local IP address; you can simply search/open a domain name in your browser and access the dashboard from anywhere in the world.

As I mentioned earlier; the reason why this is extremely convenient is because once you have:

* Staff Members
* VA’s (Virtual Assistants)
* Team Members
* Remote Workers

who need access to the XProxy Dashboard; they no longer need to physically be connected to your office/home router in order to access it.

Instead; they can simply:

* Open the domain
* Login to the dashboard
* And begin their work from any internet connection/location.

### <mark style="color:blue;">Getting Started</mark>

The first thing you are going to want to do is head over to this specific section within the [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) Knowledge Base and carefully read through the different options they provide regarding setting up a domain for your XProxy Dashboard:

{% embed url="<https://xproxy.io/document/dynamic-dns-setup>" %}

The section you are looking for is called “Dynamic DNS”. There are multiple different ways you can setup a domain for your XProxy Dashboard. However; our agency personally prefers using the Cloudflare method since it allows us to simply purchase a domain from providers such as [GoDaddy](https://www.godaddy.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [Namecheap](https://www.namecheap.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), or basically any other domain provider; and then connect/link the dashboard that way through [Cloudflare](https://www.cloudflare.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

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However; this method will require you to purchase a domain name first (typically somewhere around the $30–$40/year range depending on the domain extension/provider). The primary reason why our team went with this method is simply because we already had extra domains laying around; so it ended up being the most convenient option for us.

Here is a video that shows you how to:

* Purchase a domain
* Connect the domain to [Cloudflare](https://www.cloudflare.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* And obtain all the information/settings needed in order to properly fill out the Dynamic DNS section and successfully connect your XProxy Dashboard to the domain:

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TngeYJmp5pU>" %}

Once you finish setting everything up on [Cloudflare](https://www.cloudflare.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com); you can then go back to the XProxy Dashboard and begin filling out the information on the Dynamic DNS screen:

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You are basically going to need to create:

* An API Token
* A Zone ID
* And then paste the Record Name (which is simply the domain name you purchased from providers such as [GoDaddy](https://www.godaddy.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [Namecheap](https://www.namecheap.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com), or [Hostinger](https://www.hostinger.com/?REFERRALCODE=ToyBox)).

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Hostinger</strong></td><td><a href="https://www.hostinger.com/?REFERRALCODE=ToyBox">https://www.hostinger.com/?REFERRALCODE=ToyBox</a></td><td><a href="/files/vyOY6PCPB6tgOXcZCebx">/files/vyOY6PCPB6tgOXcZCebx</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

All of this information can be found directly inside [Cloudflare](https://www.cloudflare.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com). Since the primary things you really need to create/find are the API Token and Zone ID; you can watch the video below which shows exactly how to obtain that information so that you can properly fill out the required fields and then connect the domain by clicking “Save.”

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeO2C_kJ5fY>" %}

As you are setting up the API Token; you are probably wondering what exactly you are supposed to paste into these sections:

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This is what you have to paste:

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After that; once you click “Save”; [Cloudflare](https://www.cloudflare.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com) will generate and provide you with the API Token. You can then copy that API Token and paste it directly into the dedicated API Token box within the XProxy Cloudflare Setup section.

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The next thing is to locate the Zone ID; you can do so by watching this video here:

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFsbGBWTXf4>" %}

Once you locate the Zone ID; add in the this box here:

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Now the only thing left to do is add your domain name into the “Record Name” box.

For example: `MyXproxyDomain.com`

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Go ahead and click “Test Update” and then click “Save” and everything should be good to go. One thing worth mentioning is that once you setup the domain for your XProxy Dashboard; the domain usually will not load properly while you are connected to the exact same WiFi connection that the XProxy device itself is paired to.

I am honestly not exactly sure why this happens; however from our experience; the domain works perfectly fine from virtually anywhere else, just not while connected to the same local network as the XProxy setup. In case you ever do want to access the dashboard while connected to the same home/office WiFi; simply use the local IP address that you normally use to access the dashboard. For example; in our case; we would paste something such as:

`10.0.0.157`

directly into the browser in order to access the dashboard locally.

In the case where:

* Something does not work
* You run into issues
* Or you simply want to use a different method for setting up the domain

then I highly suggest contacting the [XProxy.io](https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10) support team directly and they will usually assist you through the setup process.

### <mark style="color:blue;">**Follow US:**</mark>

Make sure that you:

1. &#x20;Follow our Telegram Channel to stay updated regarding new guide releases and major updates
2. Bookmark our website: [ToyBox.Marketing](https://toybox.marketing) so you can easily access all the guides, tools, and resources we publish
3. Follow our Instagram to stay up to date with new projects, tools, and services we plan on releasing

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Here are all the links, services, and resources I mentioned throughout this guide; you can simply use this area as a central place to access everything directly and explore each section on its own.

All of this information will also be available on our website, ToyBox.Marketing, inside the Knowledge Base section and the Tools & Resources section, where you’ll be able to access all of the links, guides, tutorials, and resources related to each topic all in one place

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Here are the primary services that our agency is currently using and approves of:

Below that, you’ll find all of the different sections mentioned throughout this guide so that you can explore them further and get a better understanding of where to start, what you need, and what tools or services you should use to begin setting up your automation environment.<mark style="color:blue;">Summary of All Content</mark>

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image"></th><th data-hidden data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><h4><i class="fa-book-open">:book-open:</i></h4></td><td align="center"><strong>Ultimate Model Marketing Guide</strong></td><td align="center"></td><td><a href="/pages/LThc2RqOxBKU56Qt3TMy">/pages/LThc2RqOxBKU56Qt3TMy</a></td><td><a href="/files/WI6jRAH5Z5kjBayXKjQm">/files/WI6jRAH5Z5kjBayXKjQm</a></td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><h4><i class="fa-flask-gear">:flask-gear:</i></h4></td><td align="center"><strong>Instagram Automation Software</strong></td><td align="center"><mark style="color:violet;"><strong>Discount Code: ToyBox20</strong></mark></td><td><a href="https://portal.onimator.com/r/0ZQZN0">https://portal.onimator.com/r/0ZQZN0</a></td><td><a href="/files/1rY4FuyCg576C7wpRRYM">/files/1rY4FuyCg576C7wpRRYM</a></td><td></td><td align="center"><mark style="color:violet;">20% Discount Code <strong>ToyBox20</strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><h4><i class="fa-instagram">:instagram:</i></h4></td><td align="center"><strong>Instagram Account Supplier</strong></td><td align="center"></td><td><a href="https://toyboxaccounts.com">https://toyboxaccounts.com</a></td><td><a href="/files/aPoEFpfEsTwkN1EOMyEG">/files/aPoEFpfEsTwkN1EOMyEG</a></td><td><a href="https://toyboxaccounts.com">https://toyboxaccounts.com</a></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><i class="fa-robot">:robot:</i></td><td align="center"><strong>Instagram Target Finder</strong></td><td align="center"></td><td><a href="https://scraperglass.com">https://scraperglass.com</a></td><td><a href="/files/4gAxuPczdWr5GPTRBUNJ">/files/4gAxuPczdWr5GPTRBUNJ</a></td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><i class="fa-link">:link:</i></td><td align="center"><strong>Link-In-Bio Services</strong></td><td align="center"><mark style="color:violet;"><strong>Discount Code: ToyBox10</strong></mark></td><td><a href="https://try.getallmylinks.com/?ref=toybox">https://try.getallmylinks.com/?ref=toybox</a></td><td><a href="/files/5DoVC49B5QswRoTVP4ng">/files/5DoVC49B5QswRoTVP4ng</a></td><td></td><td align="center"><mark style="color:violet;">10% Discount Code <strong>ToyBox10</strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><i class="fa-computer-speaker">:computer-speaker:</i></td><td align="center"><strong>Device Screen Mirroring Software</strong></td><td align="center"></td><td><a href="https://crownscreens.com">https://crownscreens.com</a></td><td><a href="/files/uGoK5bmNLGoiGA3ds5o6">/files/uGoK5bmNLGoiGA3ds5o6</a></td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><i class="fa-box">:box:</i></td><td align="center"><strong>PhoneBox Supplier</strong></td><td align="center"></td><td><a href="https://crowndevices.com">https://crowndevices.com</a></td><td><a href="/files/TISl4r51oq7Oei5DnkbQ">/files/TISl4r51oq7Oei5DnkbQ</a></td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><i class="fa-google-play">:google-play:</i></td><td align="center"><strong>App Cloning Options</strong></td><td align="center"></td><td><a href="https://t.me/nomixcloner_bot?start=AQLZPJ0I">https://t.me/nomixcloner_bot?start=AQLZPJ0I</a></td><td><a href="/files/wNHE3OlzONmjU01FC7G0">/files/wNHE3OlzONmjU01FC7G0</a></td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><i class="fa-globe">:globe:</i></td><td align="center"><strong>Proxy Equipment</strong> </td><td align="center"><mark style="color:violet;"><strong>Discount Code: ToyBox10</strong></mark></td><td><a href="https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10">https://xproxy.io/login?ref=TOYBOX10</a></td><td><a href="/files/uUT7n69m4QpDbRikHAAb">/files/uUT7n69m4QpDbRikHAAb</a></td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><i class="fa-robot">:robot:</i></td><td align="center"><strong>Followers/Likes/Comment</strong></td><td align="center"></td><td><a href="https://accsmarket.com/en/?ref=592744">https://accsmarket.com/en/?ref=592744</a></td><td><a href="/files/JG2S8oaGJGY0WHPyFEgn">/files/JG2S8oaGJGY0WHPyFEgn</a></td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><i class="fa-globe">:globe:</i></td><td align="center"><strong>Rental Proxies</strong></td><td align="center"></td><td><a href="https://bartproxies.com/?via=asgerngbwm">https://bartproxies.com/?via=asgerngbwm</a></td><td><a href="/files/CNhcBTRVcrzBVT8NEsk4">/files/CNhcBTRVcrzBVT8NEsk4</a></td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><h4><i class="fa-flask-gear">:flask-gear:</i></h4></td><td align="center"><strong>OFM Jobs</strong></td><td align="center"></td><td><a href="https://www.ofmjobs.com/?a=toybox">https://www.ofmjobs.com/?a=toybox</a></td><td><a href="/files/H1uU1OiIaH6Ru9ByJpIu">/files/H1uU1OiIaH6Ru9ByJpIu</a></td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr></tbody></table>

### <mark style="color:blue;">Sections for you to Review and Read:</mark>

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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://toyboxmarketing.gitbook.io/guides/proxies.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.