How to use a custom proxy for your LinkedIn account

By default, every LinkedIn account you connect to Snov.io runs through a built-in proxy. This guide shows how to use your own proxy server instead, and how to update your proxy location when you travel.

Set up a custom proxy

Update your proxy location

Before you start. To use a custom proxy, make sure you have:

• 1) A connected LinkedIn account. See this guide to connect one.
• 2) A proxy server from your provider. You need its host, port, username and password.

Set up a custom proxy

To have full control over your settings, you can add your own proxy server to your LinkedIn account.

A custom proxy gives you the flexibility to change your IP or host whenever you need, but you’re responsible for setting it up and maintaining it.

Toggle the option "Use my own proxy server".

Enter the host, port, username and password provided by your proxy service. You can find this information in your proxy provider account (where you purchased the proxy server).

After entering all the required details, click Connect. If the connection is successful, your automation will run through the proxy you provided instead of the default one.

If you change any of these details later with your provider, update them in Snov.io as well. Use a separate, unique proxy for each connected account.

Update your proxy location

This step is for when your outreach is already active.

To avoid detection, your proxy location should always match the location from which you’re logging into LinkedIn. LinkedIn may flag your actions as suspicious if they don't match.

When to update your LinkedIn proxy

If you travel for work while a Snov.io campaign is running, update your proxy so your automation also matches your current location. Active campaigns will adjust automatically and continue without interruption.

Go to LinkedIn accounts. Click Manage proxy location in the settings of the account you want to adjust.

Change location in your own proxy

You can change your custom proxy settings as often as needed.

Request a new IP from your proxy provider and paste it into Snov.io. (Because the IP’s location comes from your provider, be sure to choose one in the correct region.)

Click Check connection to confirm the new proxy works, then Save to apply the changes.

Once the connection is successful, your automation will run through the updated proxy location.

Change location in Snov.io default proxy

If your current location differs from the one you selected at first connection, update your proxy settings in Snov.io’s built-in proxy.

You can change the default proxy location up to three times per month - no need to reconnect the account.

To update Snovio's proxy settings, go to LinkedIn accounts and click Manage proxy location.

Select a new country/city and save your settings. Snov.io will assign a new location-specific IP address, and your campaigns will continue to run from the correct region.