Set up Shadowrocket with ProxyField
- On the Home screen, tap + in the top right corner.
- Set Type to HTTP, enter
gate.proxyfield.io, port7000, your User and Password, add a Remark and tap Done. - Select the server and turn on the switch at the top; the first time, Allow the VPN configuration.
- Under Global Routing, choose Proxy, then open
https://api.ipify.orgin Safari: it shows the proxy's IP.
The same values as one proxy line (host:port:username:password), here for a Canberra IP held for 60 seconds.
gate.proxyfield.io:7000:<login>-country-au-region-australian_capital_territory-city-canberra-session-he9f2qga-ttl-60:<password>Shadowrocket's own page: Shadowrocket (App Store).
Mobile 5G/4G proxies cost $3.45/GB for 1 GB down to $2.45/GB from 1,000 GB, on the same gateway and the same balance.
Your credentials and the configurator, which generates as many proxy lines as you need, are in your ProxyField account once the payment is confirmed. Labels can differ slightly between versions.
On this page 10 sections
What Shadowrocket does
Shadowrocket is a rule-based proxy app for iPhone and iPad. It installs a local VPN profile on the device and uses it to pass traffic to the proxy server you choose, so it reaches every app and works on mobile data, which the iPhone's built-in Wi-Fi proxy can't do. It does not come with servers: you add your own, such as a ProxyField gateway entry.
| Feature | iOS Wi-Fi proxy (Settings) | Shadowrocket |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | yes | yes |
| Mobile data | no | yes |
| SOCKS5 | no | yes |
| Rules by domain | no | yes |
| Cost | built in | a paid App Store app |
The built-in setting is covered on iPhone proxy settings.
Set up a proxy in Shadowrocket, step by step
- Install Shadowrocket from the App Store and open it.
- On the Home screen, tap + in the top right corner.
Screenshot Shadowrocket Home screen with the plus button - Set Type to HTTP. Enter Address
gate.proxyfield.io, Port7000, User<login>-country-us-city-new_yorkand your Password. Add a Remark, such as "New York", and tap Done.Screenshot Shadowrocket add server form with HTTP, gate.proxyfield.io, port 7000 and a username - Tap the new server so it is selected, then turn on the switch at the top of the Home screen. The first time, iOS asks to Allow adding a VPN configuration; confirm with your passcode.
Screenshot iOS prompt Shadowrocket would like to add VPN configurations, with Allow - Under Global Routing, choose Proxy to send everything through the server while you test.
- Open Safari and go to
https://api.ipify.org: it shows the proxy's IP.https://ipinfo.io/jsonshows its country and city.
Global Routing: Config, Proxy, Direct and Scene
| Mode | What it does |
|---|---|
| Config | the rules of the active configuration decide, domain by domain, which traffic goes through the proxy and which goes direct |
| Proxy | all traffic goes through the selected server |
| Direct | no traffic goes through the server |
| Scene | the mode changes with the network, for example one mode on Wi-Fi and another on mobile data |
In a configuration's rules, the PROXY policy sends matching traffic out through the selected server and DIRECT sends it straight to the internet. A rule such as DOMAIN-SUFFIX,example.com,PROXY with Config mode sends only that site through ProxyField.
SOCKS5 in Shadowrocket
Shadowrocket takes SOCKS5 with a username and password. For ProxyField, a SOCKS5 server uses the same gate.proxyfield.io:7000 and the same username and password as an HTTP one, so you can add either type. ProxyField residential SOCKS5 relays UDP, so you can turn UDP relay on for a residential server. More on the protocols: SOCKS5 proxies.
Rotating IPs or one steady IP
ProxyField rotates at the gateway: in rotating mode, every request gets a new IP. Apps you sign in to, and most social and shopping apps, expect one steady IP, so use a sticky session for them: the gateway keeps one IP from 30 s to 36 h (presets 1, 5, 10, 30 min, 1, 3, 6 h). Region, session and session time go in the same username: -region-<region>, -session-<id> and -ttl-<seconds> (30 to 129,600 seconds, 20 minutes by default), as in <login>-country-us-region-new_york-city-new_york-session-he9f2qga-ttl-600; every part after the login is optional. Residential is the default; add -mobile after the login for mobile IPs: <login>-mobile-country-us. Add one server per location or session, such as "New York rotating" and "New York sticky", and switch by tapping another one. Targeting covers country, region (state) and city, with all 50 US states.
Check the connection
- On the Home screen, run Connectivity Test: each server shows a response time, or a timeout if it can't connect.
- Open
https://api.ipify.orgin Safari for the exit IP, andhttps://ipinfo.io/jsonfor its location. - To test a proxy line outside the app, use the proxy checker.
Fix Shadowrocket proxy errors
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| The server shows a timeout | Wrong address, port or type | gate.proxyfield.io, 7000, HTTP |
| Connected, but your real IP shows | Global Routing is Direct, or a rule sends the site direct | Choose Proxy, or check the configuration's rules |
| Pages fail right after connecting | Wrong user or password | Copy them from your ProxyField account |
| An app asks you to sign in again | The IP changed between connections | Use a sticky session |
| Some sites won't load | The site blocks the IP, or a restricted category | Some site categories are restricted to protect the network, including financial and government services |
Gateway error messages: 407 Proxy Authentication Required for a wrong login or password, an IP not on the allowlist or a malformed location, 402 Payment Required when no traffic is left and 502 Bad Gateway when no exit could be connected; a restricted site gets no separate response, and a 403 comes from the site itself. Codes are in proxy errors; a proxy that fails everywhere has a checklist in why is my proxy not working. Our 24/7 live chat helps with setup and integration.
Which proxies to use with Shadowrocket
| What you do | Proxy | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apps that expect a phone on a carrier network | Mobile 5G/4G | from $2.45/GB ($3.45 for 1 GB) |
| Location checks by country or city | Residential | from $1.95/GB ($2.95 for 1 GB) |
| One fixed IP for an account for weeks | Dedicated ISP | from $2.29 per IP per 30 days |
Shadowrocket routes the traffic; it doesn't encrypt it beyond what the apps already do (proxy vs VPN). Android has no Shadowrocket; see proxy on Android. Use ProxyField for lawful work within our acceptable use policy.
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Shadowrocket Proxy Setup FAQ
How do I set up a proxy in Shadowrocket?
ProxyField proxies work in Shadowrocket from $1.95/GB ($2.95 for 1 GB): tap + on the Home screen, choose HTTP, enter gate.proxyfield.io, port 7000, your user and password, and tap Done. Select the server, turn on the switch, allow the VPN configuration, and check the new IP at https://api.ipify.org.
What is Shadowrocket?
A rule-based proxy app for iPhone and iPad that sends the device's traffic to a proxy server you add. It supports HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5 and other server types, and rules that choose by domain what goes through the proxy.
What is the Shadowrocket app used for?
Using a proxy for every app on an iPhone, on Wi-Fi and mobile data, with rules for which sites go through it. People use it to check apps and sites from another country or to keep a steady IP for accounts they manage.
Is Shadowrocket a VPN or a proxy tool?
A proxy tool that uses iOS's VPN interface: it installs a local VPN profile to capture traffic, then hands it to the proxy server you choose. It has no servers of its own.
How do I add a SOCKS5 proxy in Shadowrocket?
Tap +, set Type to SOCKS5, and enter the address, port, user and password, then tap Done. Shadowrocket sends the SOCKS5 username and password itself, so the apps behind it need no settings; for ProxyField, SOCKS5 takes the same login on gate.proxyfield.io:7000 as HTTP.
Can I use rotating proxies with Shadowrocket?
Yes. Rotation happens at the ProxyField gateway, which gives a new IP on every request in rotating mode. Apps you sign in to work better with a sticky session.
How do I keep the same IP in Shadowrocket?
Use a sticky session in the server's username, which keeps one IP from 30 s to 36 h, or a dedicated ISP proxy for the same IP over weeks from $2.29 per IP per 30 days. Switching servers in the app changes the IP.
Does Shadowrocket work on cellular data or only Wi-Fi?
Both. Because it runs through a VPN profile, it covers mobile data as well as Wi-Fi, unlike the iPhone's built-in proxy setting, which is Wi-Fi only.
What do Config, Proxy, Direct and Scene mean in Shadowrocket?
They are the Global Routing modes: Config follows the rules of the active configuration, Proxy sends everything through the selected server, Direct sends nothing through it, and Scene switches modes by network, such as Wi-Fi or mobile data. Use Proxy to test a new server.
What does the Proxy setting do for outbound traffic in Shadowrocket?
Traffic marked Proxy, by the Proxy routing mode or a rule with the PROXY policy, leaves the phone through the selected server. Traffic marked DIRECT goes straight to the internet without it.
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Why does Shadowrocket show my real IP?
The connection switch is off, Global Routing is set to Direct, or a rule sends that site direct. Choose Proxy mode, select the server, and reload https://api.ipify.org.
How do I check if my proxy works in Shadowrocket?
Run Connectivity Test on the Home screen to see whether the server answers, then open https://api.ipify.org in Safari for the exit IP. https://ipinfo.io/json shows the country and city.
Is Shadowrocket available on Android?
No, Shadowrocket is an iOS and iPadOS app. On Android, a proxy app or the Wi-Fi proxy setting does the same job.
How much does Shadowrocket cost?
It is a paid App Store app, bought once; the price depends on your country's store. The proxies are separate: ProxyField residential proxies start with the Easy Trial, 1 GB for $2.95.
Is Shadowrocket safe?
Install it only from the App Store, and add servers you trust, because every proxied app's traffic passes through them. Shadowrocket routes traffic but doesn't encrypt it beyond what each app already does.
Which type of proxy works best for Shadowrocket?
ProxyField mobile 5G/4G proxies, from $2.45/GB, for apps that expect a phone on a carrier network, and residential proxies, from $1.95/GB, for location checks. Use HTTP entries with your username and password; SOCKS5 runs on the same gate.proxyfield.io:7000 with the same username and password.
Why choose mobile proxies over datacenter ones for Shadowrocket?
Apps built for phones expect carrier IPs, and many treat datacenter IPs as servers rather than users. Mobile proxies give IPs on 5G, 4G and LTE carrier networks.
How do I install Shadowrocket?
Search for Shadowrocket in the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and buy it. It isn't offered in every country's App Store, so check your region.
Do I need a proxy to use Shadowrocket?
Yes. Shadowrocket has no servers of its own; it needs a proxy you add, such as a ProxyField gateway entry with your login.
What types of servers can I use with Shadowrocket?
HTTP, HTTPS and SOCKS5 proxies, plus other protocols for self-hosted servers. ProxyField proxies go in as HTTP entries with your login; SOCKS5 runs on the same gate.proxyfield.io:7000 with the same username and password.
Can I proxy only certain apps or websites through Shadowrocket?
By website, yes: in Config mode, rules such as DOMAIN-SUFFIX,example.com,PROXY send only those domains through the server. iOS doesn't let it pick by app.