- Host
- gw.prokso.com
- Port
- 823 HTTP · 824 SOCKS5 — new IP per request · 10000–20000 sticky session, HTTP(S) and SOCKS5
- Username and password
- in your dashboard, on the plan page
Your dashboard generates ready-made lines in the format you need: choose the country, IP type and protocol.
- Host gw.prokso.com, ports 823 (HTTP), 824 (SOCKS5), 10000–20000 (sticky sessions, HTTP or SOCKS5)
- The username and password are in your dashboard on the plan page
- After setup, check your IP on the My IP page
A step-by-step guide to connecting Prokso proxies in Brave. It takes a few minutes.
Step 1. Get the proxy details from your dashboard
Open your plan and copy the host gw.prokso.com, port, username and password. Port 823 is HTTP and 824 is SOCKS5 (both give a new IP for every request); ports 10000–20000 keep one IP (sticky session) for up to 120 minutes and work as both HTTP and SOCKS5 (each port is a separate address). Set the country in the username: username__cr.ua.
Step 2. Open the system proxy settings
Like Chrome, Brave uses the system proxy. In Brave open Settings → System and click Open your computer's proxy settings — the Windows or macOS window opens.
Step 3. Enter the host and port
Turn on manual proxy setup and enter gw.prokso.com and port 823 (or a sticky port 10000–20000 if you need one IP).
Step 4. Enter the username and password
When you open the first website, Brave asks for the proxy username and password — paste them from your dashboard. If the prompt doesn't appear, use the IP whitelist.
Step 5. Don't confuse it with the Tor window
A private window with Tor in Brave goes through the Tor network, not your proxy. To work through the proxy, use a regular or regular private window.
Step 6. Check that it works
Open the My IP page: it should show the proxy's IP address and country, not yours. If the connection fails, double-check the port and protocol, and look up error codes on the Error codes page.
What in Brave affects working through a proxy
Brave takes the proxy from the system, so a proxy that is turned on also applies to other programs on the computer. The built-in settings have no separate proxy "for Brave only": that requires an extension.
Brave has a built-in VPN and Shields protection. The VPN intercepts traffic before the proxy does: if it is on, your plan is not used. Shields does not affect the proxy, but it blocks some scripts, and a site may look different than it does in Chrome.
If Brave does not open sites
- Brave VPN is on. Turn it off: you do not need it together with a proxy.
- A window with Tor is open. It goes through the Tor network and does not use the system proxy.
- The login prompt did not appear. Turn on the IP whitelist (no password) in your dashboard or set the proxy through an extension.
- ERR_TUNNEL_CONNECTION_FAILED. The proxy refused the connection: check the username, the password, and the remaining traffic. More details are on the error page.
- Port 824 is entered. The system proxy works as HTTP, so use 823 or a sticky port.
Extensions in Brave
Brave supports extensions from the Chrome store. With SwitchyOmega you can set a proxy for the browser only, store the username and password, and switch countries in one click, and the system settings stay unchanged.
FAQ
Can I set a proxy only for Brave?
No, Brave always uses the system proxy, so it applies to every app that follows the system settings. To use a proxy in one browser only, use Firefox with its own settings or an extension such as SwitchyOmega or FoxyProxy.
Does SOCKS5 with a username and password work?
In the system settings only an HTTP proxy with a password works reliably. Use port 823 or a sticky 10000–20000 port as HTTP; for SOCKS5 switch on the IP whitelist.
Does Shields interfere with the proxy?
No. Shields blocks ads and trackers on the page, and the connection still goes through the proxy. As a bonus, pages weigh less, and traffic is used more sparingly.
Does the proxy work in a Brave private window?
In a regular private window, yes: it uses the system proxy. In a private window with Tor, no.