How to Use VIP72 SOCKS5 Proxy
VIP72 is one of the oldest residential SOCKS5 proxy services, operating since 2006. This guide walks you through the complete setup — from registration to browsing anonymously through 16,500+ IPs in 190+ countries.
Step 1 — Create an Account
Go to the
VIP72 homepage and register with your email address. No personal documents or phone verification required. Your email is used only to deliver the download link and credentials after purchase.
Step 2 — Choose a Plan and Pay
Navigate to
Buy Proxy and select a plan:
| Plan | Proxies | Price |
| Demo | 20 | $5 |
| Starter | 90 | $10 |
| Standard | 350 | $25 |
| Unlimited | Unlimited | $33/mo |
| 1 Year | Unlimited | $119 |
| 3 Years | Unlimited | $249 |
Payment accepted in
USDT (TRC20, BEP20, ERC20), Bitcoin, TRX, Litecoin. Enter your email, pick a coin, send the exact amount to the displayed wallet address.
Step 3 — Receive Credentials
After 1 blockchain confirmation, the software download link and your login credentials are emailed automatically. Check spam if you don't see it within 15 minutes.
Step 4 — Install the Socks Client
Download and run the installer. It works on:
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Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11
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macOS up to 10.14 via WINE, 10.15+ via CrossOver
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Linux / BSD via WINE
• All
virtual machines (VMware, VirtualBox, Hyper-V)
The installer includes a bundled Proxifier for seamless traffic routing.
Step 5 — Select a Proxy
Log in to the client. You'll see the full proxy list with filters:
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Country / City / Region — 190+ countries, city-level targeting
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ISP / Hostname — choose residential or specific carriers
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Uptime — sort by reliability
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Language — filter by locale
Double-click any proxy to connect instantly.
Step 6 — Configure Your Browser
The client creates a local SOCKS5 listener. Set your browser or antidetect tool (Multilogin, GoLogin, AdsPower, Dolphin Anty) to:
SOCKS5 127.0.0.1 : [assigned port]
In Firefox: Settings → Network → Manual Proxy → SOCKS Host: 127.0.0.1, Port: [assigned].
In Chrome: use a proxy extension like SwitchyOmega or route via Proxifier.
Verify your new IP at
check2ip.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does VIP72 work on Mac and Linux?
Yes. The Windows client runs on Mac via WINE (up to 10.14) or CrossOver (10.15+), and on Linux via WINE. BSD and virtual machines are also supported.
Do I need a VPN with VIP72?
No. VIP72 encrypted SOCKS5 hides your real IP without a separate VPN. Your IP is not visible even to the proxy node itself.
How many proxies can I use at once?
There is no limit on simultaneous connections. You can use as many proxies from the pool as your plan allows.
