For an Octo Browser proxy, open the profile's proxy field, choose SOCKS5 and paste your proxy as HOST:PORT:USER:PASS. Octo accepts that line in one go, so there is little to type by hand.
Elusive proxies are SOCKS5 with a username and password, and SOCKS5 is on Octo's list of supported types. This guide shows the steps, what to check afterwards and the mistakes that cause most failed connections.
Key takeaways
- Octo Browser supports SOCKS5. Add the proxy through the profile's proxy field.
- Paste the full HOST:PORT:USER:PASS line into the field.
- Octo's help says it sets language, timezone and geolocation from the IP by default. Leave that on.
- Run a DNS and WebRTC test in the profile before logging in.
- Use one proxy per profile for accounts you keep.
What you need
You need an Octo Browser profile and an Elusive proxy. Copy the line from your dashboard: HOST:PORT:USER:PASS.
A sticky residential proxy (real home connections) or a sticky mobile proxy (4G/5G carrier IPs) suits most account work. Hosting proxies are the fastest and cheapest, but consumer platforms trust them least. Which proxy for which job shows what fits what.
Proxies are rented one by one with no bandwidth cap. Browse them with the filters in the catalog.
Add the proxy to a new Octo Browser profile
Octo's help describes two ways to attach a proxy: save it in the proxy manager, or enter it as a temporary proxy in the profile. A temporary one is the quickest for a single profile. Labels can differ between versions.
- Create a new profile, or open an existing one.
- Find the proxy field in the profile's general settings. Without a proxy it reads "Set proxy / VPN".
- Click it to add a proxy.
- Paste the proxy line into the field labeled "Enter IP or domain". Octo accepts ip:port:login:password.
- Make sure the type is SOCKS5.
- Confirm and save the profile.
There may be no separate check button, so check the connection by starting the profile, as below.
Check the connection
Start the profile and open an IP lookup page. The IP shown should be the proxy's IP. The country and city should match the listing you chose.
Lookup sites sometimes name different cities for one IP, since their databases disagree. A different country is the real warning sign. If you rented a sticky proxy and a live test fails within the first hour, it can be refunded to your balance.
Set timezone, language and geolocation to follow the proxy
An account that always logs in from one city should have a browser that reports the same city. Octo's help says language and timezone default to values matching the IP's location, set automatically each time the profile starts. Geolocation also defaults to the IP's location.
Leave it on if you can. If you must set values by hand, copy the proxy's city and local language. More on this in match timezone to proxy.
Run a leak check in the profile
Open the profile and run both tests before you log in anywhere.
- DNS leak check: none of the DNS servers should belong to your own provider.
- WebRTC leak test: your real IP should not show up.
Octo's help describes a "Based on IP" WebRTC option that uses the proxy's external IP. Keep it on, then test to be sure.
One profile per proxy
For accounts you keep, give each one its own profile and its own proxy. That gives every account a steady location, so its logins stay consistent. Octo's proxy manager lets you pair and unpair proxies with profiles, so keep a simple note of which proxy belongs to which account.
A proxy does not make anything allowed that a platform's rules forbid. Follow each platform's terms and use its official team tools, such as staff accounts or business managers, where they exist.
Common errors
HTTP chosen instead of SOCKS5. Elusive does not offer HTTP proxies. If the type is HTTP or HTTPS, the connection fails. Switch to SOCKS5.
Spaces from copy-paste. An extra space at the start or end of the line can break the login. Paste again and check the line.
An expired sticky proxy. A sticky proxy keeps its IP up to 24 hours. After that, the profile stops connecting. Pick a new proxy and replace it.
A proxy that is offline. Residential and mobile proxies run on real devices, which can switch off or lose their IP. A sticky IP can drop before 24 hours. Choose another proxy.
Limits
A proxy sets the IP and location a site sees, nothing more. It does not fix a profile that leaks, and a sticky IP is not meant to last for months. For other needs, see which proxy fits which job, linked above.
FAQ
Does Octo Browser support SOCKS5 proxies?
Yes. Octo lists HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5 and SSH as supported proxy types.
Can I paste the whole proxy at once in Octo Browser?
Yes. Octo's help says the field takes ip:port:login:password, which matches HOST:PORT:USER:PASS from your dashboard.
Do I need to set the timezone by hand?
Usually not. Octo sets language, timezone and geolocation from the IP by default. Check the result with a leak test.
Why won't my Octo Browser proxy connect?
Check that the type is SOCKS5, then remove any spaces from the pasted line. If both are right, the proxy may be offline or past its sticky time.