How to Use IPRoyal Proxies With Tun2TAP
Milena Popova
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Tun2TAP is a free Android app that allows you to create a VPN using SOCKS5 proxies, similar to Shadowsocks and SocksDroid . This VPN works on a system level, covering all traffic on the device (including browsing, apps, games, updates, and more), but you can create custom settings for specific apps. Additionally, it supports UDP traffic redirecting through BadVPN, which works with TCP.
Here are the key advantages of Tun2TAP:
- Fully compatible with SOCKS5 proxies (IPv4 and IPv6)
- Supports customizable traffic rules (global and per-app)
- Runs in the background once configured with no pop-ups
Setting Up IPRoyal Proxies With Tun2TAP
We will assume you already downloaded and installed Tun2TAP. Here’s how to set it up with IPRoyal proxies!
1. Launch Tun2TAP and allow notifications by tapping the Allow Permission (1) button.
2. Your device will ask for another confirmation - tap the Allow (2) button.
3. Visit the IPRoyal dashboard. We’ll use residential proxies as an example. Configure the location (3) , select SOCKS5 as the protocol (4) , and customize rotation (5) if necessary.
4. Now, it’s time to copy your proxy credentials (6) to Tun2TAP.
5. Copy your proxy hostname and port to the Proxy SOCKS V5 (7) field. Check the Enable Authentication (8) option and copy your proxy username and proxy password into the Username and Password (9) fields. Finally, click Connect (10) .
6. You will see an icon (11) in the notification area and a VPN icon (12) in the status bar.
7. To confirm your proxy is working correctly, visit our IP Lookup page.
8. We have an IP address from Columbus, Ohio, as set up in the IPRoyal dashboard, so everything works correctly. You can go back to using your device! To stop using your proxy, open the app and simply tap the Disconnect (13) button.
Why Use IPRoyal Proxies With Tun2TAP?
While you can get proxies from any source, using a reliable provider is essential. IPRoyal’s residential proxies make an excellent choice for Tun2TAP since they’re sourced from actual residential devices. That means there’s no way for any website, game, or online platform to distinguish your device from other genuine users.
Our residential proxies offer some extra advantages:
- A pool of over 32 million genuine proxies in 195 countries
- Accurate geo-targeting (by country, state, and city)
- Custom IP rotation options (with sticky sessions up to 7 days)
- Pay-as-you-go pricing model with great bulk discounts
- Non-expiring traffic with zero contracts and obligations
It’s important to note that our entire proxy lineup supports SOCKS5. If you prefer ISP, datacenter, or mobile proxies, you can add them to Tun2TAP with zero issues.
Final Thoughts
Tun2TAP is a free app that provides full control over your Android device’s internet access with some advanced features, including DNS control, per-app settings, and more. The only downside is seeing some ads every now and then, but it’s a small price to pay for its functionality.
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With nine years of writing experience, Milena delivers exceptional content that informs and entertains readers. She is known for her reliability, efficiency, and cooperative nature, making her a valuable team player. Milena’s passion for IT and proxy networks fuels her content creation, ensuring accessibility for all. Outside of work, you’ll find her reading a good book or keeping up with the ever-evolving world of IT.
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