The Easiest Way to Set Up a SOCKS5 Proxy on Your Phone

If you’ve ever tried using SOCKS5 proxies, you already know how complicated they can get, especially when setting them up on your phone. Between configuration files, third-party tools, and endless connection errors, it’s easy to give up before you even start.

But here’s the good news: there’s now a much simpler way to use SOCKS5 proxies, through PIA Proxy (piaproxy.com). It’s beginner-friendly, fast, and built with its own Android app that takes away all the technical stress.

Let’s walk you through how it works.

Step 1: Create a PIA Proxy Account

Head over to piaproxy.com and sign up for an account. Once you log in, your dashboard will show your balance and available IPs.

If you’re new, you’ll probably see “0 IPs”; that’s normal. To start, you’ll need to recharge or load IPs into your account.

The minimum purchase on PIA Proxy’s official site is 200 IPs, which costs about $50. But don’t worry, there’s a cheaper alternative.

Step 2: Get Cheaper IPs on Ratefy Marketplace

If you’re in Nigeria, you can buy PIA Proxy IPs at a lower rate directly on the Ratefy Marketplace.
Here’s how:

• Go to Ratefy Marketplace
• Search for PIA Proxy (SOCKS5 Proxy) offers
• You can buy a minimum of 10 IPs, with each IP going for just ₦350
• That’s ₦3,500 total, less than $2!

This way, you don’t have to spend $50 upfront if you just want to test things out.
If you’re outside Nigeria, you’ll need to buy directly from PIA Proxy instead.

Step 3: Download and Install the PIA Proxy App

One of the best parts about PIA Proxy is that it comes with its own dedicated app for Android, Windows, and Mac.

Simply download the app for your device and log in using the same account details you used on the web.

Once you log in, you’ll see the same list of IPs that appear on your web dashboard, meaning everything is automatically synced.

Step 4: Choose Your Proxy Location

Inside the app, head to Proxy List. You’ll find IPs from different countries.

If you want a U.S. IP, type “United States” in the search bar.

You can also filter by state, for example, New York, to get more precise connections.

Just pick the one you want and connect. The app will show your new IP location and fraud score (which is usually very low).

That’s it, you’re connected to a SOCKS5 proxy without touching any complicated settings.

Final Thoughts

For beginners who’ve always found proxies confusing, PIA Proxy is a total game-changer.
Its mobile app makes SOCKS5 connections as easy as tapping “Connect.”
And if you’re in Nigeria, Ratefy Marketplace gives you an affordable entry point to start testing proxies before scaling up.

No more manual setups. No more guesswork.
Just download, log in, pick a country, and connect.

That’s genuinely the easiest way to use a SOCKS5 proxy on your phone right now.