Mobile Proxies for Facebook Ads: How to Farm Accounts Without Bans and Chain-Bans

If you are an arbitrageur working with Facebook Ads, you have likely encountered a situation where one banned account drags down all the others. This is called a chain ban, and it occurs when Facebook identifies a connection between accounts through digital fingerprints. One of the main factors of connection is the IP address. That’s why mobile proxies have become the standard in traffic arbitrage: they provide real IPs from mobile operators, which Facebook trusts the most.

In this guide, we will discuss why mobile proxies work more effectively than residential and datacenter proxies for Facebook Ads, how to choose and set them up correctly in an anti-detect browser, and what mistakes lead to bans even when using proxies.

Why Mobile Proxies for Facebook Ads

Facebook processes billions of requests daily, and most of the traffic comes from mobile devices. According to Meta statistics, over 98% of active users access Facebook from their phones. This means that the platform's algorithms have "gotten used" to seeing mobile IP addresses and consider them more natural.

When you use mobile proxies, your accounts receive IP addresses from real mobile operators (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2 for Russia, or AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile for the USA). These IPs have several critical advantages:

Imagine a situation: you are farming an account with IP 178.176.74.123 (MTS mobile operator, Moscow). In the morning, a real user Ivan accessed Facebook from this IP, scrolling through the feed. In the afternoon, the IP was reassigned, and now it belongs to your farm account. In the evening, the IP changed again, and a real user Maria accessed Facebook from it. Facebook sees that different accounts are logging in from the same IP — but this is normal for mobile traffic.

Compare this with datacenter proxies: IP 185.22.134.56 belongs to the Hetzner datacenter in Germany. Ordinary users never log in from this IP — only bots, scrapers, and multi-account users. Facebook knows all datacenter IP ranges and treats them with heightened suspicion. Even if you perfectly configure browser fingerprints, the mere fact of using a datacenter IP is already a red flag.

How Facebook Determines Proxy Type

Facebook uses several methods to classify IP addresses:

• ASN (Autonomous System Number): Each IP belongs to a specific autonomous system. Facebook knows which ASNs belong to mobile operators (AS8359 — MTS, AS25159 — PJSC MegaFon) and which belong to datacenters (AS24940 — Hetzner, AS16276 — OVH).
• Reverse DNS Records: Mobile IPs often have PTR records like mobile-178-176-74-123.mts.ru, which immediately identifies them as mobile.
• Behavioral Analysis: Mobile IPs frequently change (every 10-30 minutes during rotation), have different geolocations within a city, and are used by many different accounts — and all of this is normal.
• IP Databases: Services like MaxMind, IPQualityScore, IPQS classify IPs by type. Facebook uses similar databases for initial verification.

When you work with mobile proxies, all these checks indicate: "This is a regular user of a mobile operator." When you use a datacenter — the system immediately sees: "This is a server, not a living person."

Mobile vs Residential Proxies: What Should Arbitrageurs Choose

Many beginners confuse mobile and residential proxies, considering them interchangeable. In reality, they are different technologies with different use cases. Let’s break down the differences with specific examples.

Practical Case: Farming Accounts for Facebook Ads

Suppose you want to farm 20 Facebook accounts to launch advertising campaigns. Here’s how the approach will differ with different types of proxies:

Conclusion: for farming Facebook Ads accounts, mobile proxies provide maximum security. Residential proxies are suitable for other tasks (scraping, competitor monitoring, testing ads from different regions), but for creating and warming accounts — mobile proxies are unmatched.

How to Choose Mobile Proxies: Criteria for Account Farming

Not all mobile proxies are created equal. There are providers in the market that sell "mobile" proxies, but in reality, these are just regular datacenter IPs with a User-Agent spoof. Such proxies get detected instantly. Here’s a checklist on how to choose genuine quality mobile proxies:

1. Check IP Type via Detection Services

Before purchasing, request a test IP and check it through these services:

• whoer.net — should show "Type: Mobile (4G/5G)" and the name of the mobile operator
• iphey.com — checks if the IP is on Facebook's blacklists
• ipqualityscore.com — shows Fraud Score (should be 0-25 for mobile)
• browserleaks.com/ip — check ASN (should belong to a telecom operator, not a datacenter)

If at least one service shows "Datacenter" or "Hosting" — these are not mobile proxies, even if the provider claims otherwise.

2. Geography and Operators

To work with a Russian-speaking audience, you need IPs from Russian operators: MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2, Yota. For Western GEOs — AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile (USA), EE, O2, Vodafone (UK).

Rule: the geography of the proxy must match the geography of your target audience. If you are driving traffic to Moscow — use Moscow IPs. If to the USA — use American IPs.

3. Connection Type: Dedicated vs Shared

Mobile proxies come in two types:

• Dedicated (Private): One IP is used only by you. Cost $80-150/month for one IP. Maximum security because you control the IP's reputation.
• Shared: One IP is used by 2-5 people simultaneously. Cost $20-40/month. Higher risk — if one of the neighbors violates Facebook's rules, the IP may get blacklisted.

For farming Facebook Ads accounts, I recommend using dedicated proxies. Yes, they are more expensive, but one banned account with a $500 budget will cost more than saving $50 on proxies.

4. IP Rotation: When It’s Needed and When It Harms

Mobile operators automatically change IPs when reconnecting to the network. Proxy providers offer different rotation schemes:

• Automatic Timer Rotation: IP changes every 10-30 minutes automatically
• Link Rotation: You send a GET request to a special URL, and the IP changes
• Static Mode: IP does not change until you manually restart the modem

For farming accounts on Facebook, the best option is link rotation with manual control. Why:

1. You control when to change the IP (for example, once a day, simulating travel around the city)
2. You avoid situations where the IP changes during an active Facebook session
3. You can keep one IP for several days if the account is already warmed up and working steadily

Automatic rotation every 10 minutes is a bad option for Facebook. Imagine: you log into an account, start setting up an ad campaign, and suddenly the IP changes from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Facebook sees: "User teleported 700 km in a second" — ban.

Setting Up Mobile Proxies in Anti-Detect Browsers

Mobile proxies are only part of the protection. The second part is the anti-detect browser, which replaces digital fingerprints. Popular solutions for arbitrage include: Dolphin Anty, AdsPower, Multilogin, GoLogin. Let’s discuss the setup using Dolphin Anty as an example — it’s the most popular among arbitrageurs.

Step-by-Step Setup in Dolphin Anty

Step 1: Create a Browser Profile

1. Open Dolphin Anty → click "Create Profile"
2. Profile Name: use a naming system, for example "FB_RU_Acc01_MTS" (platform_geo_number_operator)
3. Platform: select "Mobile" (this is critically important!)
4. Operating System: Android 11-13 (the most common versions)

Step 2: Proxy Setup

1. In the "Proxy" section → select type "HTTP" or "SOCKS5" (check with your proxy provider)
2. Enter details: Host (IP or domain), Port, Username, Password
3. Make sure to click "Check Proxy" — Dolphin will show the real IP and geolocation
4. Ensure that the mobile operator is identified (for example, "MTS PJSC, Moscow, Russia")

Step 3: Fingerprint Configuration

1. User-Agent: Dolphin will automatically insert a mobile UA, but check that it’s the current version of Chrome Mobile (for example, Chrome/119.0.0.0 Mobile Safari/537.36)
2. Screen Resolution: choose a popular resolution for Android smartphones (1080x2340, 1080x2400, 720x1600)
3. WebRTC: "Modified" mode with proxy IP substitution (to prevent WebRTC from leaking your real IP)
4. Geolocation: specify the city corresponding to the proxy IP (if the IP is from Moscow — set it to Moscow)
5. Timezone: will automatically pull from geolocation, but check for consistency
6. Language: ru-RU,ru for Russian proxies, en-US,en for American ones

Step 4: Additional Security Settings

• Canvas: "Noise" mode (adds a unique canvas fingerprint for each profile)
• WebGL: "Noise" mode (substitutes graphics card parameters)
• Fonts: use the standard set for Android (do not add exotic fonts)
• Do Not Track: turn off (most users do not enable this option)
• Hardware Concurrency: 4-8 cores (typical for modern smartphones)

After configuring, save the profile and launch the browser. Go to whoer.net or pixelscan.net and check that all parameters match a mobile device. Pay special attention to WebRTC — it should not leak your real IP.

Configuration in Other Anti-Detect Browsers

The logic of configuration in AdsPower, Multilogin, GoLogin, Incogniton is similar. Key points:

• AdsPower: A great option for scaling, has RPA (automation of actions without code). When creating a profile, choose "Phone" as the device type.
• Multilogin: The most expensive ($99+/month), but offers the best protection against detection. Use the Stealthfox browser core for mobile profiles.
• GoLogin: A budget option ($24/month). Suitable for beginners, but the quality of fingerprints is lower than that of Dolphin and Multilogin.

Regardless of the browser choice, the main rule is: one profile = one Facebook account = one mobile proxy. Never use one proxy for multiple accounts simultaneously — this is a direct path to a chain ban.

Facebook Account Warming Strategy via Mobile Proxies

Even with perfect mobile proxies and an anti-detect browser, you cannot immediately pour budget into ads. Facebook analyzes the behavior of new accounts, and any abnormal activity raises suspicions. Here’s a proven account warming strategy that minimizes the risk of bans.

Days 1-3: Registration and Basic Activity

1. Registration: Use a real first and last name (you can generate one via randomus.ru for Western GEOs). Date of birth — 25-45 years old (the most active audience for ads).
2. Profile Picture: Upload a realistic photo (you can generate one via thispersondoesnotexist.com or buy from stock photo services).
3. Profile Completion: Add a city (corresponding to the proxy IP), workplace, educational institution. Do not leave the profile empty.
4. Initial Actions: Scroll through the news feed for 5-10 minutes, like 2-3 posts from popular pages, add 3-5 friends (you can use your other farm accounts).

Critically important: do not do anything related to advertising in the first 3 days. No transitions to Ads Manager, creating pages, connecting payment methods.

Days 4-7: Increasing Activity

1. Log into the account 1-2 times a day for 10-15 minutes
2. Join 2-3 groups related to your niche (for example, if you will be driving traffic to betting — join groups about sports betting)
3. Leave 2-3 comments in the groups (not spam, but normal replies)
4. Add another 5-10 friends, accept incoming requests
5. Watch 1-2 videos in the feed (watch them to the end, this is an important signal for the algorithm)

On day 5-6, you can create a business page (if you plan to drive traffic from it). Fill in all fields: description, category, contacts. Upload an avatar and cover photo. Make 1-2 regular posts (not ads!).

Days 8-14: Preparing to Launch Ads

1. Log into Ads Manager (but do not create campaigns yet)
2. Connect a payment method: virtual card (Payoneer, Capitalist) or agency account
3. Create a Business Manager (if you work through BM)
4. Continue regular activities: likes, comments, viewing Stories
5. On day 12-13, create your first ad campaign with a minimal budget ($5-10/day)

Safe Warming Checklist

• ✓ One account = one anti-detect browser profile = one mobile proxy
• ✓ Log into the account at the same time (simulating real human behavior)
• ✓ Do not change IPs abruptly (if today the IP is from Moscow, tomorrow it should not be from St. Petersburg)
• ✓ Session duration 10-30 minutes (do not stay for 5 hours straight, this is suspicious)
• ✓ Use a real email (Gmail, Outlook) for registration, not temporary mail
• ✓ Confirm your email and add a phone number (use virtual numbers from services like onlinesim.ru)
• ✓ Do not copy creatives and texts between accounts — Facebook detects duplicates

Common Mistakes That Lead to Bans

Even with quality mobile proxies, arbitrageurs get banned. In 90% of cases, the reason is not the proxies, but configuration or behavioral mistakes. Let’s discuss the most common errors and how to avoid them.

Mistake 1: Using One Proxy for Multiple Accounts

This is the most common mistake among beginners. The logic: "Why pay for 10 proxies when you can buy one and use it for all accounts in turn?"

The problem: Facebook remembers the IP addresses from which each account has logged in. If two accounts use the same IP (even at different times), the system sees a connection. When one account gets banned, a chain reaction starts — all linked accounts get banned.

Solution: One account = one unique IP. No exceptions. If the budget is limited, it’s better to work with 3 quality accounts on dedicated proxies than with 15 on one.

Mistake 2: Mismatch Between IP Geolocation and Ad Targeting

Facebook analyzes behavioral logic: where the user is located and what audience they are targeting.

Suspicious pattern: The account logs in from an IP in Krasnodar but runs ads targeting an audience in Moscow with a budget of $500/day. Facebook's question: "Why is a person from Krasnodar advertising services in Moscow with such a budget?"

Solution: Use IPs from the same region you are targeting with ads. If you are driving traffic to Moscow — buy Moscow mobile proxies. If to all of Russia — you can use IPs from major cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk).

Mistake 3: Abrupt IP Change During an Active Session

If you are using mobile proxies with automatic rotation every 10-15 minutes, an IP change can occur right during your work in the account.

Scenario: You logged into Ads Manager with IP 178.176.74.123 (MTS, Moscow). You started creating a campaign. After 10 minutes, the proxy automatically changed the IP to 178.176.88.245 (same operator, but a different subnet). Facebook sees: during the session, the user changed IPs. This is physically impossible for an ordinary person.

Solution: Use proxies with manual rotation or sticky sessions (IP retention for the duration of the session). Change the IP only between sessions, not during work. Optimal: one IP for the whole day, change in the evening or the next morning.

Mistake 4: Ignoring WebRTC Leaks

WebRTC is a browser technology for video calls, but it has a side effect: it can reveal your real IP even when using proxies.

How it works: You connect to Facebook through a mobile proxy with IP 178.176.74.123. But WebRTC sends a request directly and reveals your home IP 95.31.12.45. Facebook sees both IPs and understands that you are using a proxy.

Check: Go to browserleaks.com/webrtc through your anti-detect browser. In the "Local IP Address" section, the proxy IP should be displayed, not your real one.

Solution: In the settings of your anti-detect browser (Dolphin, AdsPower), select the WebRTC mode "Modified" or "Disabled". This will block leaks of your real IP.

Mistake 5: Using "Dirty" IPs

Not all mobile proxies are equally clean. If an IP was previously used for spam, boosting, or fraud — it may be on Facebook's blacklists.

How to check the cleanliness of an IP before purchasing:

1. Request a test access from the provider for 24 hours
2. Check the IP via iphey.com — it will show if the IP is on Facebook's blacklists
3. Check via ipqualityscore.com — Fraud Score should be 0-25
4. Try to register a test Facebook account with this IP — if it immediately asks for verification via photo or documents, the IP is "dirty"

If the IP fails the checks — request a replacement from the provider. Working with a dirty IP = guaranteed ban within a week.

IP Rotation and Session Management: How to Avoid Detection

Proper IP rotation is a balance between security and naturalness. Too frequent IP changes look suspicious, while too rare changes do not provide protection against account linking.

Rotation Strategy for Different Scenarios

Scenario 1: Farming New Accounts (First 2 Weeks)

• IP change frequency: once every 1-2 days
• Logic: simulating an ordinary user moving around the city (home → work → shopping center)
• Important: new IPs must be from the same city (do not jump between regions)
• Technically: use link rotation, change the IP in the evening after finishing work

Scenario 2: Warmed Accounts with Active Advertising

• IP change frequency: once every 3-7 days or not changing at all
• Logic: stable IP creates trust with Facebook ("user logs in from home/office")
• Exception: if the IP gets blacklisted or issues arise with the account — change it immediately

Scenario 3: Recovery After a Soft Ban

• If the account received a temporary block (asking to confirm identity, but not permanently banned)
• Change the IP to a new one from the same city
• Complete verification (if required)
• Do not log into the account for 2-3 days after unblocking
• Resume work with minimal activity

Managing Cookies and Sessions

Cookies are the second most important identifier after IP. Facebook saves a unique session ID in cookies, and if you transfer cookies between profiles — this instantly links them.