The short answer
- A private IP from IDNI works as a proxy: you add your address, port, username and password to a device, browser or app.
- Quickest: a browser extension (about 3 minutes), such as the IDNI extension for Chrome and Edge. Whole device: the built-in proxy setting on Windows, Mac, iPhone or Android Wi-Fi.
- Want every app, everywhere, including mobile data? Use a proxy app or a travel router.
Pick your setup
| Device or goal | Best option | Time | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome or Edge | The free IDNI extension: paste once, one switch | ~3 min | IDNI extension |
| Just one browser (incl. Firefox) | Free extension (FoxyProxy or ZeroOmega) | ~3 min | Browser guide |
| Windows 11 computer | Windows' built-in proxy setting | ~4 min | Windows guide |
| Mac | macOS network proxy setting | ~4 min | Mac guide |
| iPhone or iPad | Wi-Fi proxy setting, or an app for mobile data | ~3 min | iPhone guide |
| Android | Free proxy app, or Wi-Fi setting for Chrome | ~4 min | Android guide |
| Every app on a device | Proxifier, Shadowrocket, Super Proxy | ~5 min | Every-app guide |
| Every device at once | Travel router (e.g. GL.iNet) | ~15 min | Router guide |
What you need
- Your IDNI address details: log in to your account, open My Services and click your Private Address. You'll see the IP, ports, username and password.
- About five minutes and the guide for your device.
Check that it works
When you're done, run our 30-second check. It confirms that websites see your private address. If something's off, the troubleshooting guide covers the usual fixes: a typo in the port, the login prompt not appearing, or an app that ignores system settings.
A note about phones on mobile data
On iPhone and Android, the built-in proxy setting applies to Wi-Fi only. If you want your private address on 4G/5G too, use a proxy app instead; the every-app guide shows the simple options.
FAQ
Do I need to be technical to set this up?
No. If you can copy and paste, you can do it. Each guide is a few short steps in plain English.
Does it work on mobile data?
The built-in Wi-Fi proxy setting on phones only covers Wi-Fi. For mobile data, use a proxy app; our every-app guide lists simple ones.
Can I use one address on several devices?
Yes, you can add the same address to your laptop, phone and browser. A travel router can cover every device on its Wi-Fi at once.
How do I know it's working?
Run the 30-second check on idni.digital/setup/check/. It shows which address websites see.
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