AdsPower antidetect browser helps manage dozens of ad accounts, but without properly configured proxies, all your work goes down the drain. Platforms like Facebook and Google instantly spot suspicious activity from a single IP. You end up with blocked accounts, lost profiles, and money down the toilet. Let's break down proxy setup in AdsPower step by step. The goal is simple: each browser profile should look like a real person from a specific city to platforms.
What you'll need before setup
First, check you've got all the components ready:
• Working AdsPower account. Grab the latest version straight from their site, old builds can be buggy
• Proxy data from your provider. IP address, port, login and password (or IP for whitelist)
• Selected working mode. Sticky (permanent IP) or Rotation (IP changes over time)
• IP checking service. whoer.net, 2ip.ru or AdsPower's built-in checker
• Understanding of proxy type. HTTP(S), SOCKS5, residential or mobile
If you're planning to use rotating proxies, make sure to study how they work. Frequent IP changes work for scraping but are deadly for ad accounts.
Which proxy type to choose
Your proxy choice determines your accounts' fate. Datacenter IPs cost pennies but Facebook spots them on first login. Residential proxies cost more but look like regular home users.
HTTP(S) vs SOCKS5 vs mobile vs residential
Read more about differences between proxy server types in a separate article. For AdsPower, residential proxies with Sticky Session mode are your best bet.
Step-by-step proxy setup in AdsPower
AdsPower offers two ways to add proxies. The first is handy for bulk import, the second works for fine-tuning individual profiles.
Option A through Proxy List (for bulk management)
1. Open AdsPower and go to Proxy List in the left menu
2. Hit the Add proxy button in the upper left corner
3. Choose protocol type (HTTP or SOCKS5)
4. Enter proxy data in format IP:Port:Login:Password
5. Name it for easy identification
6. Test it works with Check proxy button
7. Save proxy to your list
Now when creating new profiles, you can pick proxies from your ready list with one click.
Option B directly in browser profile
1.Create a new profile or open an existing one
2. In Proxy settings section choose Custom
3. Select protocol type (we recommend SOCKS5 for maximum compatibility)
4. Enter your proxy's host and port
5. Add login and password for authorization
6. Click Check to test connection
7. Wait for the green checkmark, proxy is working
When using GonzoProxy proxies, the process gets easier. The service automatically generates the right connection string format, you just copy it into AdsPower.
Monitoring proxy performance
Keep tabs on proxy status to catch problems early:
- Ping and response time. Delay over 300ms signals channel problems
- Geolocation and ASN. Make sure IP matches the stated country
- Fraud score. Check IP reputation via ipqualityscore.com
- Traffic usage. Track abnormal consumption
- IP change history. With Sticky Session, IP shouldn't change for hours
Common mistakes with proxies and antidetects
Proxy choice and compatibility
Newbies often grab HTTP proxies for tasks needing SOCKS5. Or worse, use datacenter IPs for Facebook Ads. The platform sees a server address and instantly blocks the account. Mixing mobile and residential proxies in one profile leads straight to a ban. Watch your ping, as delays over 200-300ms raise suspicions.
Authorization scheme and access
Confusion between IP whitelist and login/password auth happens constantly. Check your paid traffic expiry date. Copying the wrong endpoint or region connects you to the wrong server.
Sticky/Rotation and sessions
Turning on frequent rotation for ad accounts becomes a fatal mistake. Facebook remembers which IP you logged in from and blocks access on sudden changes. IP changes during two-factor authentication are especially dangerous.
Geo, locale and timezone
Mismatched IP geolocation and profile settings instantly give away the switch. If proxy shows Germany but profile has Polish language and zloty currency, get ready for verification. Sharp jumps between countries for one account are unacceptable.
OS/network level conflicts
System VPN can intercept antidetect traffic, breaking your cover. Problems arise when using IPv4 proxies on a system with active IPv6. Antiviruses and firewalls sometimes block tunnel connections.
Speed, limits and behavior
Aggressive actions without pauses between requests attract security system attention. Mass login to accounts within one minute looks suspicious. Too many parallel connections from one IP overloads the proxy.
Bad proxies often cause all these problems mentioned. Quality residential proxies, like from GonzoProxy, use a P2P network of 20+ million real devices. The technology provides natural digital footprint for each IP, automatic filtering of problematic addresses, and seamless integration with AdsPower.
Scenarios and integrations
Affiliate marketer from Moscow: "Running 50 Facebook accounts for different GEOs. Used to lose 5-7 profiles weekly. Switched to residential proxies with Sticky Session for 48 hours, bans stopped. Main rule: get IPs from the same country where you're running traffic."
SEO specialist: "Was scraping Google results for clients through AdsPower. Datacenter proxies kept hitting captchas. Got residential with rotation every 5 minutes, works like clockwork. Collected data on 10,000 queries in a month without a single block."
Developer team: "Testing web app for different regions. AdsPower plus mobile proxies let us check how the site works for users from USA, Germany, Japan. No VPNs, everything looks natural."
GonzoProxy fits any use case. Convenient dashboard visualization helps control traffic usage, monitor IP quality and quickly change settings. Integration takes minutes, results work for months.
FAQ
What proxy string format does AdsPower accept? Standard format looks like this: protocol://login:password@IP:port. For example, socks5://user123:pass456@192.168.1.1:8080. Simplified version with separators also works.
What to choose for accounts HTTP(S) or SOCKS5? SOCKS5 is more universal, works with any traffic, not just HTTP. For Facebook and Google Ads there's practically no difference, but SOCKS5 is more reliable with non-standard settings.
When do you need residential proxies? When working with ad platforms, social networks, banking services. Residential proxies look like regular home users, minimizing block risk.
How often to change IP with rotation? Depends on the task. Scraping needs changes every 1-5 minutes. Social media accounts update once per 24-72 hours. Ad accounts better not change at all (Sticky Session).
Can you bulk update proxies in existing profiles? Yes, through Batch Edit function. Select needed profiles, right-click, choose Edit → Proxy settings.
Why did internet disappear after installing AdsPower? AdsPower can change system proxy settings. Check Windows settings in Settings → Network & Internet → Proxy. Disable proxy use.
How to tell if ban is IP-related, not behavior? Create a new profile with the same proxy. If block repeats immediately, it's the IP. If account works normally, problem was behavioral factors.
Where to see traffic usage/proxy errors? Proxy List section has stats for each proxy. For detailed analytics use your proxy provider's control panel.
How to quickly disable "problem" IPs for all profiles? In Proxy List find the problem proxy, click three dots → Disable. All profiles with this proxy will automatically switch to Direct connection.
Conclusion
Proper proxy setup in AdsPower starts with choosing the right IP type. For ad accounts, get residential proxies with Sticky Session. For scraping, rotating ones will do. Mobile proxies are essential for TikTok and Instagram.
Follow step-by-step instructions, avoid typical mistakes and regularly monitor proxy status. Remember the main rule that always works: one profile, one proxy, one identity in the platform's eyes.
