The question in the mind of a user encountering a free proxy list for the first time is always the same: "Which row in this table do I choose, and what do I do next?" This article takes the FreeProxy.tr list as its example and shows the process end to end.
Step 1: Learn to Read the Table
Each row in the list is a proxy server and carries seven pieces of information:
| Column | Meaning | How to Interpret It |
|---|---|---|
| IP Address | The server's address | The first value you will enter in the settings |
| Port | The connection port | The second value you will enter in the settings |
| Protocol | HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5 | Critical for entering it in the correct field |
| Country | The server's country | Which country's IP you will take on |
| Anonymity | Elite / Anonymous / Transparent | Choose Elite if you want privacy |
| Latency | Latency (ms) | Low = fast; prefer the green dots |
| Last Checked | The time of the last test | The more recent, the more reliable |
Step 2: Filter
Do not scan hundreds of rows by eye. If you need a Türkiye IP, set the Country filter to TR; if you need SOCKS5, use the Protocol filter; if privacy is your priority, set Anonymity to Elite. The healthiest order is: country first, then protocol, and latency last.
Step 3: Test the Address
First paste the ip:port value you copied with the Copy button into the proxy checker tool . This two-second check saves you the minutes you would lose wrestling with a dead address.
Step 4: Configure It on Your Device
Enter the address that passed the test into your browser's or your system's proxy settings. Pay attention to the protocol: an HTTP address goes in the HTTP field, a SOCKS5 address in the SOCKS field — this is the most common setup mistake. For platform-specific instructions, see our general setup guide .
Step 5: Verify
My IP Address page: the IP shown must be the address of the proxy you chose. The country must also match the Country column in the table. If they do not match, check the setting and restart the browser.
Tactics for Efficient Use
- Keep backup addresses: The IP you choose can go down at any moment; note down 2-3 alternatives.
- Choose a country close to you: If the geography does not matter for your work, a nearby location = lower latency.
- Refresh the list: Before long sessions, go back to the list and check the current status.
- Upgrade as your work grows: If you have reached the point of daily and critical use, moving to a paid package saves you from hunting for addresses.