Proxifier Configuration Guide: Global Proxy, Rule-Based Routing, and IP Rotation Explained

In many real-world scenarios, applications themselves do not support proxy settings, or their built-in proxy features are too limited to meet advanced control requirements. In such cases, Proxifier becomes a highly practical solution.

This article will guide you step by step from scratch, covering:

· How to set up a global proxy

· How to route specific applications through a proxy (rule-based routing)

· How to implement automatic rotation of multiple proxy IPs

Whether you are running cross-border business, managing multiple game accounts, or conducting network testing, this tutorial can be applied directly in practice.

What Is Proxifier?

Proxifier is a desktop proxy management tool that can:

· Force any application to use a proxy

· Support SOCKS / HTTPS proxies

· Configure fine-grained routing rules

· Create proxy chains to enable IP rotation

· View real-time network connection logs

⚠ Note:
Proxifier itself does not provide proxy IPs. You need to prepare your own proxy server.

Scenario 1: Setting Up a Global Proxy (All Traffic Through Proxy)

Suitable for:
When you want all network requests on your computer to go through the proxy server.

Step 1: Add a Proxy Server

Open Proxifier:

Menu bar → Profile → Proxy Servers → Add

Fill in the following information:

· Address: Proxy IP or hostname

· Port: Port number

· Protocol: Select SOCKS5 or HTTP

Example:

Step 2: Authentication Settings (If Required)

If the proxy requires a username and password:

In the Authentication section, check Enable
Enter Username and Password
Click OK

Step 3: Test the Proxy

Select the proxy in the proxy list:

Check → Start Testing

If the test is successful, the proxy is ready to use.

Step 4: Confirm the Default Rule

Go to:

Profile → Proxification Rules

Make sure:

The Action of the Default rule is set to the proxy you just added.

After completing these steps:

✔ All system traffic will be routed through the proxy.

Scenario 2: Rule-Based Routing (Specific Applications Use Proxy)

Suitable for:

· Only routing your browser through the proxy

· Only routing a specific game through the proxy

· Isolating IPs in a multi-account environment

Step 1: Add a Proxy (Same as Above)

Step 2: Create a New Rule

Go to:

Profile → Proxification Rules → Add

Fill in:

· Rule Name: Custom name

· Applications: Click Browse to select the program

· Action: Select the proxy server

For example:

Select Chrome or a specific game application.

Step 3: Set Rule Priority

In the rule list:

· Rules at the top have higher priority

· The Default rule is usually set to direct connection or another proxy

Drag your new rule to the appropriate position.

How to test:

Open the target application
Visit an IP lookup website
Check whether the IP address has changed.

After completion:

✔ Only the specified application uses the proxy
✔ Other applications continue using the local network

Scenario 3: IP Rotation

Suitable for:

· Managing multiple accounts

· Preventing a single IP from being restricted

· Basic load balancing

Method 1: Purchase rotating proxy IPs from a provider and import directly

High-quality proxy providers such as IPDeep offer large IP pools and allow users to customize rotation methods and duration for easier management.

Method 2: Manual Advanced Configuration

Step 1: Add Multiple Proxies

Add multiple proxy IPs using the method described earlier.

Step 2: Create a Proxy Chain

Go to:

Profile → Proxy Servers → Proxy Chains...

Actions:

· Click Create

· Name the proxy chain

· Drag multiple proxies into the chain

Step 3: Set the Rotation Mode

Click:

Type → Select Load Balancing

This mode will randomly rotate traffic between multiple proxies.

Step 4: Bind the Proxy Chain to a Rule

Go to:

Profile → Proxification Rules

Change the Action to the proxy chain you just created.

After completion:

✔ Proxifier will automatically rotate between multiple IPs
✔ Achieves simple IP rotation functionality

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why can’t the proxy connect?

Check the following:

· Whether the IP address is correct

· Whether the port number is correct

· Whether a username and password are required

· Whether the local firewall is blocking the connection

2. What if the rule does not take effect?

Make sure:

· The rule is enabled

· It is placed above the Default rule

· The correct application path is selected

Conclusion

With this tutorial, you have now mastered:

✔ Global proxy configuration
✔ Application-level rule-based routing
✔ Automatic multi-IP rotation

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