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WADE X + PROXIES.SX: Simple Proxy Setup for an Anti-Detect Browser

You have a PROXIES.SX proxy and a WADE X profile. The only real question is practical: where do the host, port, username, and password go? This is the short path — written for regular users, not network engineers.

June 10, 2026 8 min readBy PROXIES.SX Team

The short answer

In WADE X, open your profile → CONNECTION → choose HTTP or SOCKS5 → paste the proxy ashost:port@login:password→ run CHECK PROXY & GEOSAVE (or SAVE & RUN). PROXIES.SX supplies the proxy route; WADE X gives that route an isolated browser profile with its own cookies and fingerprint for multi-account work.

The basic flow

1

Copy your PROXIES.SX proxy details (host, port, username, password)

2

Open the right WADE X profile (or create a new one)

3

Go to CONNECTION

4

Choose HTTP or SOCKS5

5

Enter the proxy as host:port@login:password

6

Run CHECK PROXY & GEO

7

Save and launch the profile

Why use PROXIES.SX with WADE X

WADE X is built for multi-account work with isolated browser profiles — each profile carries its own cookies, fingerprint, connection type, and saved environment. PROXIES.SX provides the real 4G/5G mobile and residential IPs that act as the network route for those profiles. Keep the roles separate — WADE X is the browser environment, PROXIES.SX is the network — and the whole setup gets much easier to reason about.

WADE X integrated proxy management screen — built-in or bring your own proxies, live switching, bulk updates
WADE X handles the browser profile; PROXIES.SX is the proxy route you plug into it.
  • Connect a PROXIES.SX proxy to a specific WADE X profile
  • Test the proxy before launching the profile
  • Keep one proxy strategy per profile
  • Use Proxy Manager when you run several profiles
  • Check IP and location before important work

This gives you a cleaner way to connect a proxy to an anti-detect profile. It does not guarantee account safety or platform results.

What you need before setup

From your PROXIES.SX dashboard, grab the exact values — don't guess the port or rewrite the username by hand: host, port, username, password, the protocol (HTTP or SOCKS5), and the country/location if you selected one. On the WADE X side you need an account and one profile ready.

New to WADE X? The promo code FULLACCESS unlocks all Starter-plan features (including mobile profiles) and gives 20% off the first purchase. If you'll use mobile profiles, mobile proxies are usually the better match.
WADE X free trial screen with promo code FULLACCESS and Download for Windows button

The simple field map

WADE X uses one proxy format: host:port@login:password. The protocol is chosen separately.

PROXIES.SX detailGoes into the WADE X string as
Proxy hosthost
Proxy portport
Usernamelogin
Passwordpassword

So the assembled string looks like proxy-host:port@username:password — using your real values. If your proxy is HTTP choose HTTP; if SOCKS5, choose SOCKS5.

Add a PROXIES.SX proxy to WADE X

  1. 1

    Download and open WADE X. Register and apply the FULLACCESS promo code.

  2. 2

    Choose the profile you want to use, or click NEW PROFILE.

  3. 3

    Open the profile settings and go to CONNECTION.

WADE X new profile screen showing GENERAL profile name and the CONNECTION tab with type selector and CHECK PROXY & GEO
The CONNECTION tab. The type defaults to Direct — change it to HTTP or SOCKS5.
  1. 4

    Choose the correct connection type: HTTP for HTTP proxies, SOCKS5 for SOCKS5 proxies.

    Do not choose DIRECT if you want the profile to use the proxy — DIRECT means it uses your normal connection.

  2. 5

    Paste the proxy as host:port@login:password. Check for extra spaces — a single wrong character stops it working.

Test before you launch

Click CHECK PROXY & GEO. WADE X tests the proxy and shows the status, IP address, country, city, and timezone. If it looks right, click SAVE to keep the settings or SAVE & RUN to launch immediately. If the check fails, fix the details first — don't launch yet.

WADE X CONNECTION tab with a SOCKS5 proxy entered, a green Socks5 is alive result, verified Netherlands IP, and SAVE / SAVE & RUN buttons
A passing check: green "Socks5 is alive", a verified IP, and the matching country, language, and timezone before you SAVE & RUN.

What to check after launch

Once the profile opens, check the IP again inside the launched profile. Make sure:

  • The IP is not your real local IP
  • The location matches the PROXIES.SX proxy you expected
  • Timezone and language are not strange for that location
  • The profile is not accidentally on DIRECT

Using Proxy Manager for more profiles

One profile? Add the proxy directly in CONNECTION. Working with many? Use Proxy Manager: open Desktop → click PROXYNEW PROXY → give it a clear name → select HTTP or SOCKS5 → enter host:port@login:password → save → assign it to the right profile.

WADE X Desktop profile list with NEW PROFILE highlighted and per-profile proxies shown — one DIRECT, one SOCKS5 with a Netherlands IP
Each profile carries its own proxy. Plan one route per profile rather than reusing one everywhere.

Simple names work best:

PROXIES.SX — US mobile — Profile 01PROXIES.SX — SOCKS5 — test profilePROXIES.SX — team profile group

For many proxies at once, use IMPORT FROM LIST — easier than pasting the same details repeatedly, and it helps teams avoid mistakes.

Common mistakes

Wrong proxy type

A SOCKS5 endpoint set to HTTP (or vice versa) will fail. Match the type to your PROXIES.SX proxy.

Wrong format

WADE X expects host:port@login:password. Don’t paste only the host, don’t drop the password, don’t add spaces.

Using DIRECT by accident

If CHECK PROXY & GEO shows your real IP, the profile is probably still on DIRECT.

Testing outside the profile

Always test inside the launched WADE X profile — your normal browser shows a different IP.

Reusing one proxy everywhere

Using the same proxy for every profile loses the benefit of per-profile organization. Plan which proxy belongs to which profile.

Quick setup checklist

Before launch

  • PROXIES.SX proxy is active
  • Host, port, username, password copied exactly
  • Connection type matches the proxy type
  • String uses host:port@login:password
  • CHECK PROXY & GEO works
  • IP and location look correct
  • Saved with SAVE or launched with SAVE & RUN

After launch

  • IP checked inside the WADE X profile
  • Profile is not using DIRECT
  • Location looks correct
  • Timezone and language reviewed
  • Proxy assignment is easy to find later

Frequently asked questions

What proxy format does WADE X use?

WADE X expects the proxy as host:port@login:password — the host and port joined by a colon, then @, then your username and password joined by a colon. The protocol (HTTP or SOCKS5) is selected separately in the CONNECTION tab. Paste with no extra spaces; a single wrong character stops the proxy from connecting.

Should I use HTTP or SOCKS5 with PROXIES.SX in WADE X?

Match whatever your PROXIES.SX proxy is. If the endpoint is HTTP, choose HTTP in WADE X; if it is SOCKS5, choose SOCKS5. Do not mix them — a SOCKS5 endpoint set to HTTP (or vice versa) will fail the CHECK PROXY & GEO test.

Why does CHECK PROXY & GEO show my real IP?

Almost always because the profile is still set to DIRECT (no proxy), or the proxy string has a typo or extra space. DIRECT means the profile uses your normal internet connection. Switch the connection type to HTTP or SOCKS5, re-paste the host:port@login:password string, and run the check again.

How do I manage proxies across many WADE X profiles?

Use Proxy Manager: open Desktop, click PROXY, add a proxy with NEW PROXY, name it clearly (e.g. "PROXIES.SX — US mobile — Profile 01"), set HTTP or SOCKS5, paste host:port@login:password, save, and assign it to the right profile. For many proxies at once, use IMPORT FROM LIST. Keep one planned proxy per profile.

Do mobile proxies work better with WADE X mobile profiles?

Yes — when your provider supports them, real 4G/5G mobile IPs are the better match for WADE X mobile profiles because the device fingerprint (a phone) and the network identity (a carrier IP) line up. PROXIES.SX provides real mobile and residential IPs you can assign per profile.

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