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How to Set Up a Proxy for Telegram on Android and iPhone: Complete Guide 2025

9/27/2025

Has Telegram stopped connecting or become painfully slow? You're facing a common issue: it's not just about access, but its quality. Constant disconnections and low speeds on free or unreliable proxies undermine the convenience of the messenger.

The solution is simple — use a high-quality, fast proxy server. This will not only restore stable access to Telegram but also protect your communications.

In this guide we'll show, step by step, how to set up a reliable proxy in Telegram on any smartphone in just a few minutes.

What You’ll Need to Set Up a Reliable Telegram Proxy

For stable operation you will need the credentials of a quality proxy server. After purchase you receive:

  • Server (IP address)
  • Port (a number)
  • Username
  • Password

SOCKS5 proxies are ideal for Telegram because they provide maximum speed and stability for messengers. It’s important to understand that even inexpensive data-center proxies are perfectly suitable for this task — they deliver the high connection speeds required for quick media loading and lag-free conversations.

How to Set Up a Proxy in Telegram on Android

The path is: Menu > Settings > Data and Storage > Proxy Settings. Now let's go through the steps in detail.

Step 1: Open Settings Launch the Telegram app. In the top-left corner of the screen find and tap the menu icon — it looks like three horizontal lines. A side menu will open on the right where you'll see your photo and name. In that menu find the "Settings" item (usually next to a gear icon) and tap it.

Step 2: Go to "Data and Storage" You will land on the main Settings screen. Here you need to find and select the "Data and Storage" section. It’s usually located within the "Messages" settings group.

Step 3: Find Proxy Settings Scroll the "Data and Storage" screen to the very bottom. The last item in the list will be the Proxy category. Tap the "Proxy Settings" row.

Step 4: Add a New Proxy On the screen that opens you'll see a toggle and, below it, a blue "Add Proxy" label. Tap it to start entering your reliable proxy details.

Step 5: Enter Proxy Details A form will appear. Carefully fill in the fields to ensure a stable connection:

  1. Make sure the proxy type at the top is set to SOCKS5.
  2. In the "Server" field enter the IP address of your fast proxy.
  3. In the "Port" field enter the corresponding port number.
  4. Below, enter your "Username" and "Password".
  5. To save, tap the checkmark icon in the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 6: Enable the Proxy After saving, Telegram will automatically check the connection. If all details are correct, you'll return to the previous screen and your proxy will appear in the list with the status "available". Now, to make everything work, activate the topmost toggle "Use Proxy".

Done! At the top of the main screen (where your chat list is) you'll see a shield icon — this means your connection is protected and routed through a quality proxy.

How to Set Up a Proxy in Telegram on iPhone (iOS)

The path is almost the same here: Settings > Data and Storage > Proxy.

Step 1: Open Settings Launch Telegram. Look at the bottom navigation bar and tap the far-right "Settings" icon, which looks like a gear.

Step 2: Find "Data and Storage" You will be taken to the Settings screen. About halfway down the list you’ll see "Data and Storage" (next to a pie-chart icon). Tap it.

Step 3: Go to Proxy Settings Scroll to the end of the page. The last item will be the Proxy section. Tap it to connect your high-speed proxy server.

Step 4: Add a Proxy On the next screen tap the blue "Add Proxy" label.

Step 5: Fill in the Details

  1. At the top of the screen make sure the SOCKS5 tab is selected.
  2. In the "Server" and "Port" fields enter your quality proxy data.
  3. Just below, enable the "With Authorization" toggle so the login and password fields appear.
  4. Enter your "Username" and "Password".
  5. Tap "Done" in the top-right corner to save.

Step 6: Activate Proxy Usage After saving you’ll return to the previous screen. To activate the proxy, turn on the topmost toggle "Use Proxy". You’ll see the connection status. If everything is fine, a shield icon will appear at the top of your chat list.


Start Using Telegram Without Restrictions — Your First Steps

Congratulations! You’re now proficient at setting up a proxy and ready to forget about slow connections and connection errors.

To let you immediately test the real quality, we’ve prepared a gift — a starter balance on our ProxyCove service. Claiming it takes just a minute.

Here’s your personal guide to activating the bonus:

Step 1: Copy your promo code

Your gift code that will add $1.3 to your balance: TELEGRAM13

Step 2: Create an account or log in

You’ll need a personal account. Go to our login and registration page.

  • If you’re a new user, complete the quick registration.
  • Prefer Telegram? You can also register and log in easily via our @ProxyCove_bot.

Step 3: Activate the bonus

The best part. You can redeem the code wherever is most convenient:

  • On the website: Log in to your account, go to "Top up balance" (or "Billing"). You’ll see a special field for promo codes. Paste TELEGRAM13 there and click "Apply". Your balance will be instantly credited with $1.3!
  • In the Telegram bot: Simply send the bot the /start command and follow the intuitive menu prompts to activate the promo code.

Done! Start using Telegram without restrictions today!