How to Set Up a Proxy in Multilogin
Multilogin is a user-friendly software application designed to help you manage multiple online identities or accounts simultaneously. It enables you to create and switch between different browser profiles, each with its own unique set of cookies, browser fingerprints, and other identifying information. With Multilogin, you can easily access various online platforms, such as social media accounts, email services, and other websites, without the hassle of logging in and out repeatedly. This powerful tool enhances your online productivity and privacy, making it an ideal solution for professionals, marketers, and individuals who require efficient management of multiple online identities.
Multilogin needs four values: host, port, login and password. Paste them in this form, or in separate fields if the tool asks for them separately:
Below: the exact format with country targeting, the setup steps, how to confirm the exit IP, and what every error message means.
What you need before you start
A Multilogin account, a DataImpulse plan with traffic on it, and your proxy credentials from the dashboard.
| Field | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Host | gw.dataimpulse.com | one gateway for residential and mobile |
| Port | 823 for HTTP and HTTPS, 10000 for SOCKS5 | the protocol and the port must match |
| Login | your base login, with targeting appended | LOGIN__cr.us;sid.prof01 |
| Password | from the dashboard | a trailing space is the most common cause of a failed test |
Multilogin proxy format
Everything lives in one line, and targeting is appended to the login rather than set in a separate field. Two
underscores start the parameters, semicolons separate them.
If Multilogin asks for host, port, login and password in separate fields, split the same line: the host is
gw.dataimpulse.com, the port is 823, and the whole LOGIN__cr.us;sid.prof01 part goes into the username field.
Setting up a proxy in Multilogin, step by step
Effortless Proxy Setup with Multilogin: A Step-by-Step Guide
To set up proxies with Multilogin, follow these simple steps:
- Download and open the Multilogin app on your device.
- Under the Browser profile section, click on “Create new”.
- In the subsequent window, provide a name for your Browser profile (e.g., DataImpulse) and click on “Edit proxy settings.”
Residential Proxies
Connection type: HTTP proxy
New address: gw.dataimpulse.com
Port: 823
Simply enter your DataImpulse proxy user’s credentials under Login and Password. If you have whitelisted your devices, then no login credentials are needed.
- Click on “Check proxy” to verify the proxy settings. If everything is correct, you will receive a response indicating an external IP. Then click on “Create profile.“
- Finalize the changes by clicking on Start”
That’s it! You have successfully set up your proxies using the Multilogin app. With multiple browser profiles and proxies, you can browse the internet securely and anonymously, ensuring your online presence remains hidden and protected. Enjoy the enhanced privacy and versatility Multilogin provides.
How to check the proxy actually works
A green test button only means the credentials authenticated. It does not mean you got the country you asked for.
- Exit IP: open an IP lookup service through Multilogin and compare country and city with your targeting.
- Timezone and locale: they should follow the exit node, not your own machine.
- Stickiness: reconnect and check that the same session id returns the same address.
A wrong country on the first request or two is normal while the session settles. If it is still wrong after three
attempts, the targeting parameter is malformed.
Multilogin proxy not working: errors and fixes
| What you see | What it actually is | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| 407 Proxy Authentication Required | wrong password, or no traffic left | re-copy the password without spaces, check the balance |
| Connection failed or refused | protocol and port do not match, or a typo in the host | 823 for HTTP, 10000 for SOCKS5, host without a protocol prefix |
| Test passes, wrong country | targeting written into the wrong field | parameters belong on the login after two underscores |
| IP changes mid session | no session id, or the TTL expired | add sid and sessttl, and remember sessttl is in seconds |
| Two profiles show the same IP | the same session id reused | one profile, one sid, forever |
Rotating, sticky or mobile: which one for which job
| Job | Setup | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One account per profile, long sessions | sticky: sid plus sessttl | the platform sees one stable location |
| Registering many accounts | sticky, a new sid per profile | each account needs its own IP history |
| Scraping or checking pages at volume | rotating: no sid | a fresh IP per request spreads the load |
| Mobile first platforms | mobile pool, sticky | carrier IPs carry more trust on app centric platforms |
Mobile proxies use the same host, port and login format. Only the pool behind your login changes.
FAQ
How do I add a proxy to Multilogin?
Open the proxy settings, choose HTTP, and enter gw.dataimpulse.com as the host with port 823, then your login and password from the dashboard. If Multilogin takes one line, paste gw.dataimpulse.com:823@LOGIN:PASSWORD.
What proxy format does Multilogin use?
Host, port, login and password. Country and session parameters are appended to the login after two underscores, for example LOGIN__cr.us;sid.prof01, not entered in a separate field.
Why does the Multilogin proxy test fail?
Most often the password carries a trailing space, or the port does not match the protocol. Use 823 for HTTP and HTTPS and 10000 for SOCKS5, and copy the credentials straight from the dashboard.
Can I use mobile proxies with Multilogin?
Yes. The host, the port and the login format are identical. Only the pool your plan gives you is different.
Can two Multilogin profiles share one proxy?
Technically yes, in practice never do it. Two profiles on one IP link the accounts together. Give each profile its own session id.
The same connection line works in our other setups: Dolphin Anty, Puppeteer and Multilogin. See how residential proxies and mobile proxies differ before you pick a pool.
State/City/Zip/ASN Targeting 
