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How to connect to a Telegram proxy on any device

An MTProto proxy lets you reach Telegram when it's blocked or throttled — without installing anything. This guide shows the fastest one-tap method, then the manual steps for iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux.

Updated 20266 min readBeginner friendly
In this guide
  1. The fastest way: one tap
  2. Connect manually from a link
  3. iPhone & iPad (iOS)
  4. Android
  5. Windows & macOS
  6. Linux
  7. How to confirm it's working
  8. FAQ

The fastest way: one tap

The simplest method needs no settings at all. When you open a proxy link, Telegram itself pops up a confirmation and connects you. With Proxify you just press one button: it picks a working proxy and opens Telegram with everything pre-filled, so you only confirm.

  1. Open Proxify and tap the big Connect button.
  2. Telegram opens and shows an "Enable proxy?" dialog.
  3. Tap Connect — you're done.
Why this is best: you never copy server addresses or secrets by hand, so there's nothing to type wrong. If one proxy is slow, you can grab another in a second.

Connect manually from a proxy link

A Telegram proxy link looks like one of these:

Whichever you have, the process is the same: tap or paste the link, and Telegram shows a dialog asking to enable the proxy. The platform-specific steps below cover the small differences.

iPhone & iPad (iOS)

  1. Tap the proxy link (in Telegram, Notes, or any browser).
  2. iOS asks to open Telegram — allow it.
  3. In the Enable proxy dialog, tap Connect.
  4. To check or switch later, go to Settings → Data and Storage → Proxy.

Android

  1. Tap the proxy link; choose Telegram if Android asks which app to use.
  2. Tap Enable proxy in the dialog.
  3. Manage proxies anytime under Settings → Data and Storage → Proxy Settings.

Windows & macOS (Telegram Desktop)

  1. Click the proxy link — Telegram Desktop opens with the proxy ready.
  2. Confirm Enable in the dialog.
  3. Or add it by hand: Settings → Advanced → Connection type → Use custom proxy → MTProto, then enter the server, port and secret.

Linux

Telegram Desktop on Linux works exactly like Windows and macOS. Clicking a tg://proxy link opens the app and offers to enable the proxy. If your distribution doesn't hand the link to Telegram automatically, open the app and add it manually under Settings → Advanced → Connection type → Use custom proxy → MTProto.

Tip for Linux: if tg:// links don't open, make sure Telegram Desktop (not a sandboxed build missing URL handlers) is set as the handler, or paste the server, port and secret manually — it takes ten seconds.

How to confirm the proxy is working

Once connected, Telegram shows a small shield or proxy icon near the top. Messages should send and load normally. If they don't, the proxy may be offline — switch to another one. Our troubleshooting guide walks through every common cause.

Good to know: a proxy only routes your Telegram traffic — it does not change your IP for other apps or browsing. If you need that, see proxy vs VPN.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install anything?
No. An MTProto proxy is a setting inside Telegram. You only need the Telegram app you already have and a proxy link.
Is it free?
Yes — Proxify provides free proxies. Connecting through Telegram costs nothing.
The link opens a web page instead of the app. Why?
A https://t.me/proxy link opened in a browser may show a web page first. Use a tg://proxy link, or open the link from inside Telegram, to jump straight into the app.
Will a proxy slow Telegram down?
A good proxy adds only a small delay. If it feels slow, switch to another proxy — speed depends on the specific server and your distance to it.

Keep reading

ExplainedWhat is an MTProto proxy and how does it work? TroubleshootingTelegram proxy not connecting? 9 fixes CompareMTProto proxy vs VPN: which to use? SafetyIs using a Telegram proxy safe?

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