Proxies to Bypass Restrictions in Uzbekistan: Access to Messengers, Social Media, and Advertising Platforms

Uzbekistan is among the countries with active internet filtering: some messengers, social networks, and foreign services are periodically unavailable or work unstably. For an ordinary user, this is an inconvenience, but for a marketer, SMM specialist, or arbitrageur — it results in direct income losses. In this guide, we will discuss what exactly is blocked, why VPNs do not always help, and how to set up proxies to work without interruptions.

What is blocked in Uzbekistan and why it is a problem for business

Internet filtering in Uzbekistan is regulated by the Agency for Development of Information Technologies and Communications (UZINFOCOM). Providers are required to block resources from the registry of banned websites and apply DPI filtering (Deep Packet Inspection) to slow down or block specific protocols.

Here is what is periodically unavailable or works with serious limitations:

For an ordinary person, blocking is an inconvenience. For an arbitrageur running advertising campaigns on Facebook Ads from Tashkent, or an SMM specialist managing 20 client accounts on Instagram — it results in direct losses. Every hour without access to the advertising account means wasted budget or missed optimization.

The situation is complicated by the fact that blocks in Uzbekistan are not always permanent — they can turn on and off, slow down traffic instead of complete blocking, or only work with some providers. This makes simple solutions like free VPNs unreliable: it works today, but not tomorrow.

VPN vs Proxy: What to choose for work

Most people think of VPNs when they hear "bypassing blocks." This is understandable — VPNs are easier to set up, and there are plenty of free applications. However, for professional work (multi-accounting, ad management, scraping), VPNs have serious limitations that are important to know.

Why VPNs are not suitable for business tasks

A VPN encrypts all device traffic and routes it through one IP address. Sounds good, but in practice, it creates problems:

• One IP for the entire device — if you manage 10 Instagram accounts, all of them will appear from one IP. Facebook and Instagram see this and ban accounts for multi-accounting.
• Data center IPs — most free and cheap VPNs use server IPs that platforms have long blacklisted.
• No control over geolocation — you cannot choose a specific city or country for each account separately.
• Unreliability — free VPNs often slow down the connection and disconnect at inconvenient times.
• Does not integrate with anti-detect browsers — Dolphin Anty, AdsPower, GoLogin work specifically with proxies, not with VPNs.

Advantages of proxies for professional work

Proxies solve the same tasks of bypassing blocks but provide much more control:

The conclusion is simple: if you just need to access a blocked website once a week — any VPN will do. If you are working with advertising, managing client accounts, or monitoring prices — you need proxies.

What types of proxies work in Uzbekistan

Not all proxies are equally effective for bypassing blocks in Uzbekistan. The choice depends on what exactly you want to unblock and how you plan to use the proxies. Let's discuss three main types.

Residential proxies — for social networks and advertising

Residential proxies use IP addresses of real home users from different countries. For Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, such an IP looks like an ordinary person, not a server or VPN. This is why residential proxies are the number one choice for arbitrageurs and SMM specialists.

To work from Uzbekistan through residential proxies, you choose an IP from the desired country — for example, the USA, Germany, or Russia — and for the platform, you appear as a user from that country. The blocks of Uzbek providers are automatically bypassed since the traffic goes through a foreign node.

Mobile proxies — maximum protection against bans

Mobile proxies operate through IP addresses of mobile operators (3G/4G/5G). This is the "cleanest" type of IP from the platform's perspective: thousands of real people use the same mobile IP through NAT, so Facebook and Instagram treat such addresses with maximum trust.

For arbitrageurs working with Facebook Ads from Uzbekistan, mobile proxies are insurance against bans when farming and warming up accounts. Even if the platform notices activity, a mobile IP does not trigger an automatic ban, unlike a server IP.

Data center proxies — for speed and scraping

Data center proxies are the fastest and most affordable. They are great for tasks where you do not need to imitate a real user: monitoring prices on marketplaces, scraping open data, accessing services without strict anti-fraud protection.

An important nuance: data center proxies are not suitable for working with Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok — these platforms easily identify server IPs and block accounts. However, they work excellently for accessing news websites, analytical platforms, and foreign marketplaces.

Use cases: arbitrage, SMM, e-commerce

Let's discuss specific working scenarios for specialists working from Uzbekistan. Each scenario is a real task with a clear solution.

Scenario 1: An arbitrageur launches Facebook Ads from Tashkent

Situation: An arbitrageur works with Facebook Ads, managing 5-15 advertising accounts. Facebook is periodically unavailable through Uzbek providers, and when working through a regular VPN, accounts get banned for suspicious activity.

Solution: anti-detect browser (Dolphin Anty or AdsPower) + residential or mobile proxies. Each advertising account receives a separate browser profile with a unique proxy. Facebook sees different users from different countries — no suspicions. The blocks of Uzbek providers are automatically bypassed since the traffic goes through foreign IPs.

Scenario 2: An SMM agency manages 30 Instagram accounts

Situation: The agency manages client accounts on Instagram and TikTok. Instagram periodically works unstably through Uzbek providers, and when logging in from one IP to multiple accounts, the platform requires verification or blocks accounts.

Solution: Each client account gets a separate proxy with an IP from the country where the account is registered. For Instagram, residential proxies with American or European IPs work well. For TikTok — mobile proxies. Management through Multilogin or GoLogin: each profile is isolated, accounts do not "see" each other.

Scenario 3: A seller monitors competitor prices on foreign marketplaces

Situation: A seller on Wildberries or Ozon wants to track competitor prices on AliExpress and Amazon. Some foreign marketplaces block requests from Uzbek IPs or show different prices for another region.

Solution: data center proxies with IPs from the desired country. For monitoring AliExpress — a Chinese or American IP. For Amazon — an American IP. The speed of data center proxies allows for quick data collection, and the cost is significantly lower than that of residential proxies.

Scenario 4: A marketer tests ads for different regions

Situation: A marketer launches ads in Google Ads or Yandex.Direct and wants to see how they appear to users from different cities and countries. Without proxies, they only see what is shown for Uzbekistan.

Solution: residential proxies with geotargeting. You choose the desired city — Moscow, Berlin, New York — and see the ad output through the eyes of a local user. This allows you to check the correctness of targeting, competitors in the output, and the quality of ads without the need to physically be in that country.

Setting up proxies in a browser and anti-detect browser

Let's consider a step-by-step setup for the most popular tools. We will start with the simple — a regular browser, then move on to anti-detect browsers for professional work.

Setting up in Google Chrome (via extension)

Standard Chrome does not allow setting up a proxy for a separate tab — it applies system settings. Therefore, it is more convenient to use the FoxyProxy or Proxy SwitchyOmega extension:

1. Install the Proxy SwitchyOmega extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Open the extension settings → click "New Profile" → select "Proxy Profile".
3. Specify the protocol (SOCKS5 or HTTP), server address, and port.
4. Enter the proxy authentication details in the "Username" and "Password" fields.
5. Click "Apply Changes" and activate the profile by clicking on the extension icon.
6. Check the IP on the site whoer.net — it should show the proxy IP, not your Uzbek address.

Setting up in Dolphin Anty (for arbitrageurs)

Dolphin Anty is one of the most popular anti-detect browsers among arbitrageurs in the CIS. Setting up a proxy here takes less than a minute:

1. Open Dolphin Anty → click "Create Profile".
2. In the "Proxy" section, choose the type: SOCKS5 (recommended) or HTTP.
3. Enter the proxy details in the format: IP:PORT:LOGIN:PASSWORD
4. Click "Check Proxy" — the system will show the country, city, and connection speed.
5. Save the profile and launch it — a separate browser with this IP will open.

Setting up in AdsPower

AdsPower is popular among SMM specialists due to its convenient management of a large number of profiles:

1. Log in to AdsPower → click "New Profile" in the top menu.
2. Go to the "Proxy" tab in the profile settings.
3. Select the proxy type: SOCKS5 or HTTP(S).
4. Fill in the fields: Proxy Host (IP address), Port, Username, Password.
5. Click "Check Proxy" to test the connection.
6. Save the profile → click "Open" to launch the browser with this proxy.

Setting up in GoLogin and Multilogin

GoLogin and Multilogin work on a similar principle. In both browsers:

1. Create a new browser profile.
2. In the "Connection" or "Proxy" section, select the connection type.
3. Enter the proxy details (IP, port, login, password).
4. Check the connection with the built-in tool.
5. Launch the profile — each profile will have a unique digital fingerprint and IP.

Multilogin is more expensive but has a more advanced fingerprint spoofing system — this is important when working with very strict platforms like TikTok Ads.

Setting up proxies on a smartphone (Android and iOS)

If you need access to blocked services from your phone — for example, for working with Instagram or Telegram — proxies can also be set up on a smartphone. This is more complicated than on a computer, but quite feasible.

Android: setup via Wi-Fi

1. Open "Settings" → "Wi-Fi" → long press on the current network.
2. Select "Modify Network" → click "Advanced Options".
3. In the "Proxy" field, select "Manual".
4. Enter the proxy server address and port.
5. Save the settings.

Limitation: this method only works for HTTP proxies and only when connected via Wi-Fi. For SOCKS5 proxies on Android, an application is required — for example, Shadowsocks or ProxyDroid (requires root).

iOS: setup via Wi-Fi

1. Open "Settings" → "Wi-Fi" → click the (i) icon next to the current network.
2. Scroll down to the "HTTP Proxy" section → click "Configure Proxy".
3. Select "Manual".
4. Enter the server address, port, and also the login and password (if required).
5. Click "Save".

On iOS, the situation is similar: the built-in setting only supports HTTP proxies via Wi-Fi. For SOCKS5 and mobile internet, special applications are needed. A good option is the Potatso Lite or Shadowrocket applications — they support SOCKS5 and work without root.

Tips for stable operation and bypassing DPI filtering

Setting up a proxy is half the battle. To ensure stable operation and prevent accounts from being banned, it is important to follow several rules. This is especially relevant for Uzbekistan, where providers use DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) — a technology that analyzes not only website addresses but also the content of traffic.

Rule 1: Use the SOCKS5 protocol, not HTTP

SOCKS5 is a more versatile protocol that works with any type of traffic (not just HTTP/HTTPS). It better bypasses DPI filtering, supports UDP (needed for some applications), and provides a more stable connection. When setting up proxies in Dolphin Anty, AdsPower, or any other tool, always choose SOCKS5 if available.

Rule 2: One account — one proxy

This is the golden rule of multi-accounting. If two Facebook or Instagram accounts are accessed from one IP — the platform notices this and may block both. Each profile in an anti-detect browser needs a separate proxy. Don't skimp on this — the cost of proxies is incomparable to the loss of a warmed-up account.

Rule 3: Match the geolocation of the proxy and account

If a Facebook account is registered in the USA and has always been used with an American IP — do not connect to it through a proxy from Germany or Singapore. A sudden change in geolocation is one of the main triggers for security systems. Try to use proxies from the same country and, if possible, from the same state or city as when the account was registered.

Rule 4: Check proxies before working

Before opening the advertising cabinet or logging into a client account, check the proxies for the following parameters:

• IP address and country — make sure the correct IP is displayed, not your Uzbek one.
• DNS leak — check on dnsleaktest.com. DNS requests should not go through Uzbek providers.
• WebRTC leak — check on browserleaks.com. WebRTC can reveal the real IP even when using a proxy.
• Connection speed — a slow proxy slows down work and can cause timeouts when loading advertising cabinets.

Rule 5: Do not mix proxies and VPNs

A common mistake is to turn on a VPN while simultaneously using a proxy in an anti-detect browser. This creates an unpredictable routing chain for traffic: the final IP may be unexpected, and the speed will drop. Choose one tool: either proxies in the anti-detect browser (recommended) or a VPN for the entire device.

Rule 6: IP rotation for scraping

If you are using proxies for scraping marketplaces or monitoring prices — set up IP rotation. Most websites have protection against scraping: if one IP makes too many requests in a short time, it gets blocked. Rotating residential proxies automatically change IPs with each request or at a specified interval — this allows data collection without blocks.

Checklist: safe operation through proxies from Uzbekistan

Conclusion

Internet blocks in Uzbekistan are a real problem for everyone who earns online: arbitrageurs, SMM specialists, marketers, and sellers. Free VPNs provide a temporary solution but are not suitable for professional work with multiple accounts. Proxies combined with an anti-detect browser offer a systematic approach that ensures stable access to blocked services and protects accounts from bans simultaneously.

Key takeaways from this guide:

• For Facebook Ads and Instagram — residential or mobile proxies + Dolphin Anty / AdsPower.
• For TikTok — mobile proxies with high IP trust.
• For scraping and price monitoring — data center proxies with rotation.
• Always use SOCKS5, check for DNS and WebRTC leaks.
• One account — one proxy. No exceptions.

If you work with advertising or manage client accounts on social media from Uzbekistan, we recommend starting with residential proxies — they provide high trust from platforms, support geotargeting by countries and cities, and work excellently in conjunction with popular anti-detect browsers.