How to enable a proxy in Telegram?

What is a proxy in Telegram?

A proxy server is a server that acts as an intermediary between your device and the internet. It receives requests from your device and forwards them to internet servers. It also receives responses from internet servers and sends them back to your device. All of this happens using specialized data transmission protocols. In the case of Telegram, using proxy servers allows users to bypass restrictions that might be imposed on the messenger’s usage in certain countries. Proxy servers can also be used to ensure the confidentiality of conversations, protect against surveillance, and other online threats.

Key Facts

  • In Telegram, proxies can ensure smooth communication across countries, even if strict censorship is in place.
  • The process of setting proxies for the mobile app and the desktop version differs a bit.
  • Telegram also offers its own MTProto proxies, but they raise some concerns regarding their source and safety. It’s best to use third-party SOCKS5 proxies from a provider you choose on your own.
  • DataImpulse is a proxy vendor that provides fast SOCKS5 proxies for secure and uninterrupted communication on Telegram.

How to set up proxies on Telegram Mobile

  1. Open the Telegram app on your device.
  2. Select “Settings” from the menu.
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  1. Tap on “Data and Storage” in the settings.
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  1. Choose “Proxy”
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  1. Tap the “Add Proxy” button.
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  1. Enter the connection details for the proxy server.

Server address: gw.dataimpulse.com
Port: 824
Username: your DataImpulse username
Password: your DataImpulse password

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NOTE: Username and password must be of your proxy plan.

  1. Press the “Done” button to save the settings.
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  1. Ensure that the proxy server has been successfully added. You can do this by trying to send a message or refreshing the news feed in Telegram.

How to set up proxies on Telegram Desktop

  1. Open Telegram Desktop and navigate to the menu.
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  1. Go to the “Settings” tab.
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  1. Select “Advanced” from the list.
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  1. Click on “Connection type”.
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  1. Here, opt for the “Use custom proxy” option.
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  1. Choose the SOCKS5 protocol. Enter the required information:

Hostname: gw.dataimpulse.com
Port: 824
Username: your DataImpulse username
Password: your DataImpulse password

To finish settings, click on the “Save” button. Try sending a message to check whether a proxy server works correctly.

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And that’s it! You’re now ready to enjoy the benefits of using proxies in Telegram!

If you want to know more, read this in-depth post about all the reasons to use Telegram with proxies, where there are detailed explanations for each benefit. Also, if it seems tempting to opt for free proxies, make sure you know about all the pitfalls public proxies may hide before you make the final decision.