Exercise extreme care when downloading .zip files from proxy-related forums or unofficial sources. These files can frequently contain malware or stealers designed to harvest your data while the software appears to "check" proxies. Guide to Using a Proxy Checker
: Ensure your proxy list is in a standard format, typically IP:Port (e.g., 123.45.67.89:8080 ) or IP:Port:User:Pass for private proxies. ProxyList.to Proxy Checker.zip
: Choose which proxy types to test. Most modern tools support HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, and SOCKS5 . Exercise extreme care when downloading
If you have verified the safety of your specific tool, follow these steps to effectively filter and use your proxy lists: : Choose which proxy types to test
: Set a timeout (usually 5–10 seconds ). This determines how long the checker waits for a response before marking a proxy as "Dead". 3. Verification and Filtering