Use the proxy as a VPN with OpenVPN

OpenVPN is the most compatible choice: it works on phones, computers and many routers. The .ovpn file you download already contains everything, certificate included: no username or password to type.

Step by step

1. 1

   In the client area open your proxy and scroll down to the VPN section.

2. 2

   Press “New OpenVPN” and download the .ovpn file.

3. 3

   Install OpenVPN Connect, the official app: App Store on iPhone and Mac, Google Play on Android, openvpn.net on Windows.

4. 4

   On a phone: open the .ovpn file (from the Files app or Downloads) with OpenVPN Connect, or tap “Import Profile” › “File” in the app.

5. 5

   On a computer: in OpenVPN Connect choose “Import Profile” › “Upload File” and select the .ovpn file.

6. 6

   Press “Connect” and open ProxyHub's What is my IP page: your proxy's mobile IP should appear.

sudo apt install openvpn
sudo openvpn --config proxyhub.ovpn

# In another terminal: it should answer with the proxy's mobile IP
curl https://api.ipify.org

Tips

• The file contains your personal certificate: keep it private. If you lose it, delete it in the client area and create a new one.
• On routers (OpenWrt, pfSense, many home routers with an OpenVPN client) import the same file: your whole home or office network goes out through the mobile IP.
• On smartphones WireGuard is usually faster and lighter on the battery; OpenVPN is handy where WireGuard isn't available.
• OpenVPN runs over UDP: if a network blocks UDP, use the HTTP or SOCKS5 proxy or another network.
• With “Rotate IP” or the rotation link the VPN stays connected: new connections go out with the new IP.