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# How to Set Up a Custom Proxy for Your Account - When Adding New LinkedIn account

Before we get into how to set up a custom proxy, it is essential to know why it's necessary and why you can prefer it over the In-built proxy.

Setting up a custom proxy can help in

✅ Managing multiple LinkedIn accounts.  
✅ Needing a stable IP address for account safety.  
✅ Targeting prospects in specific regions.  
✅ Avoiding LinkedIn detection for aggressive outreach.

## Steps to Follow

1. In the Add account screen, select **Add LinkedIn Account**.

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcv9ntbKrCjuGF4dYPyP1U3146LfczfK4a4eFz8cTmNZ7qe-a7l_YzKmcSyjYj1k9yobR7MBAjskJaWXeaSDJUUpf5p54fISAbX5EY1ufCHVsbOOROjn2Xt5HGfkR42U71wKxSR2g?key=oSYjtgmH1ZPcK9iv4yvpZ4SK)

2. Enter your LinkedIn username and password
    
3. Uncheck the **Use in-built proxy** checkbox.

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd4UcM_RZK-76ABKj71lzEnFlXkPJ1IM70noCVAtaBnHNyblI4OhHFyCMHmUJNOau2hK1OMQ_a6ebHE76IJHgZ9n_U0bVjq9OnraQ7JpjLtjl5bi9kU-Fh2qGoZ8q6z1E3UafHNJg?key=oSYjtgmH1ZPcK9iv4yvpZ4SK)

4. Add your custom IP address in the below fields.

For example, if your custom IP address is [http://yv5yr:rz180r9m@139.5.181.138:5432](http://yv5yr:rz180r9m@139.5.181.138:5432)

Here is how you can split it to fill in the fields shown in the below image

![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcwElPiP63cYFxrbevaezlLmTUZfPaFvY4EQ9JyyD6-fHgDlaXcw7futi1GvajOoQRV-PFtUnXDEeKxPX-JEgFZOeGWDuhecSHkM1lzpvTWEwqtbEUKqftXMV2sfNhjD4pY_5IAKw?key=oSYjtgmH1ZPcK9iv4yvpZ4SK)

**Custom Proxy IP:** 139.5.181.138

**Custom Proxy Port:** 5432

**Custom Proxy Username:** yv5yr

**Custom Proxy Password**: rz180r9m

That is all.

Once done, click **Add Account**, and you now have a custom proxy for safer, scalable, and efficient LinkedIn outreach! 🚀

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