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# Add free unblocked proxies

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The free proxy is the quickest way to get a profile connected. Incogniton provides it directly, so there are no credentials to enter or external accounts to set up.

### Enabling the free proxy

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#### Open the profile editor

In the profiles list, click the three-dot menu on the profile you want to configure and select **Edit**.

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#### Select free proxy

Go to the **Proxy** tab and select **Free proxy**.
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#### Select a country

Choose a country from the dropdown to set the proxy location.

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#### Save

Click **Save**. The profile's **Proxy** column updates to reflect the assigned free proxy.

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#### Keep in mind:

The free proxy is well suited for general browsing, accessing geo-restricted content, and testing profile configurations without committing to a paid proxy. However, it is not a replacement for a dedicated proxy. The IP is shared across users and can change between sessions, which makes it unsuitable for any work where a consistent or unique IP matters.

See the table below for more context:

|                         | Shared proxy                                      | Dedicated proxy                                |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **IP address**          | Shared across multiple users                      | Assigned to you only                           |
| **Location control**    | Fixed, not configurable                           | Configurable by region and provider            |
| **Session consistency** | IP may change between sessions                    | Consistent for the duration of your session    |
| **Detection risk**      | Higher. Shared IPs carry the history of all users | Lower. IP activity reflects your sessions only |
| **Cost**                | Free                                              | Paid                                           |

As a rule of thumb, use the free unblocked proxies for low-stakes general browsing and testing purpose. But once account management is involved, switch to a dedicated proxy.