Easy Steps to Configure Evomi Proxies with Potatso on iOS

Getting Started with Proxies on iOS: Potatso Explained

Anyone who's wrestled with setting up a SOCKS proxy directly on an iPhone or iPad knows it's trickier than it sounds. While iOS has native SOCKS support, it often relies on IP authentication. If your proxy needs a username and password – which is common for security and flexibility – you might find yourself stuck.

Enter Potatso. This handy (and free!) iOS app swoops in to save the day, simplifying proxy setup and adding some powerful network management features to your Apple device.

So, What Exactly is Potatso?

At its core, Potatso is designed to give you more control over your iOS device's network traffic, enhancing security and flexibility. It's more than just a simple proxy client. Here's a quick look at its standout capabilities:

• Broad Protocol Compatibility: Supports various proxy protocols including Shadowsocks, HTTP/S, SOCKS5, and others.

• Fine-Grained Control: Lets you customize network rules, DNS settings, and manage connections with precision.

• Live Traffic Insights: Monitor connection speeds, data consumption, and run network diagnostics directly within the app.

Potatso functions seamlessly over both Wi-Fi and cellular data, making it versatile for users on the go. It caters to both newcomers and seasoned tech enthusiasts. A particularly neat feature is its smart routing capability, which can bypass the proxy for local addresses, potentially saving you data if you're using a service with metered bandwidth – like many residential or mobile proxies.

Setting Up Evomi Proxies With Potatso

First things first, make sure you've downloaded Potatso from the App Store and have it installed. Ready? Let's configure it to work with your Evomi proxies.

How to Configure a SOCKS5 Proxy

We'll walk through setting up a SOCKS5 connection, which is widely supported and offers good performance. Evomi provides SOCKS5 access across all our proxy types – Residential, Mobile, Datacenter, and Static ISP.

1. Open the Potatso app and tap the Add a Proxy (1) button.

2. Choose Add (2) found under the Manual Input section.

3. In the configuration screen, tap on Type and select SOCKS5 (3) from the list.

4. Now it's time to enter your Evomi proxy details. You'll find these in your Evomi dashboard after purchasing a plan or starting a free trial. Let's use Evomi Residential Proxies as an example:

• Hostname: Enter the Evomi endpoint for your chosen proxy type. For Residential Proxies, this is rp.evomi.com.

• Port: Enter the correct SOCKS5 port. For Evomi Residential Proxies, the SOCKS5 port is 1002. (Other types have different endpoints and ports, like mp.evomi.com port 3002 for Mobile SOCKS5, or dc.evomi.com port 2002 for Datacenter SOCKS5).

• Authentication: Ensure Password is selected.

• User: Input your Evomi proxy username.

• Password: Input your Evomi proxy password.

(Note: Steps 4-6 below show example images for filling these fields. The specific hostname, port, and credentials shown in image 6 are illustrative; please ensure you use your actual Evomi details.)

5. Retrieve your specific proxy credentials (hostname, port, username, password) (5) from your Evomi user dashboard.

6. Input these details carefully into Potatso. Enter the correct Evomi hostname (6) and port number (7) for SOCKS5. Select Password (8) for authentication. Add your Evomi username (9) and password (10). Double-check everything and click Save (11).

7. Back on the main screen, tap the play icon (12) next to the proxy you just added to activate the connection.

8. iOS will ask for permission to add VPN configurations (this is how Potatso routes traffic). Tap Allow (13) and authenticate if prompted.

9. Potatso establishes a VPN tunnel, indicated by a VPN icon in your device's status bar (14). To confirm everything is working, visit an IP checker like Evomi's free IP Geolocation Checker. It should display the IP address and location associated with your Evomi proxy, not your real one.

10. To disconnect, simply open Potatso again and tap the stop icon (15).

Why Choose Evomi Proxies with Potatso?

While Potatso works with various proxy sources, the quality and reliability of your provider are crucial for performance and security. At Evomi, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality, ethically sourced proxies perfect for use with Potatso on your iOS device.

• Diverse Proxy Pool: Access ethically sourced Residential, Mobile, Datacenter, and Static ISP proxies covering locations worldwide.

• SOCKS5 Support: All our proxy types fully support the SOCKS5 protocol, ensuring compatibility with Potatso.

• Competitive Pricing: Get premium features without breaking the bank. Our Residential proxies start at just $0.49/GB, Datacenter at $0.30/GB, Mobile at $2.2/GB, and Static ISP proxies as low as $1/IP. Check our pricing page for details.

• Swiss Quality & Reliability: Based in Switzerland, Evomi stands for quality, privacy, and dependable service.

• Excellent Support: Need help? Our support team is known for being responsive and helpful.

• Try Before You Buy: We offer completely free trials for our Residential, Mobile, and Datacenter proxies so you can test them with Potatso risk-free.

Whether you need the anonymity of rotating residential IPs, the speed of datacenter proxies, or the stability of static IPs, Evomi has a SOCKS5-compatible solution ready for your Potatso setup.

Final Thoughts

Potatso is a fantastic free tool for iOS users needing more robust proxy management than the built-in options provide. It's user-friendly, supports essential protocols like SOCKS5, and adds valuable features like real-time monitoring and smart routing. Pairing Potatso with reliable, high-performance proxies from Evomi gives you a powerful combination for enhancing your privacy and accessing geo-specific content on your iPhone or iPad.