# Custom proxy By using a **SOCKS5 proxy with mailing access**, you can add an extra layer of isolation, privacy, control, and reputation management to your outreach campaigns. These ultimately improves deliverability. *** ### What is a Custom Proxy? A **Custom Proxy** acts as an intermediary between DitLead and the recipient's email servers, masking your IP address and isolating your email activities from other users. This can significantly boost your sender reputation and help avoid spam filters. #### Why Use a Custom Proxy? * **Activity Isolation**: Keeps your email traffic separate from other users, minimizing the risk of shared IP issues. * **Improved Deliverability**: By isolating your email traffic, you maintain a clean sending reputation. * **Enhanced Privacy**: A custom proxy adds a layer of security by masking your IP address. * **Increased Control**: You have more control over the IP and routing, allowing for better monitoring and management. *** ### Requirements for Custom Proxy * **Proxy Type**: The proxy must be a **SOCKS5 proxy**. * **Mailing Access**: The proxy should allow email traffic to ensure smooth campaign delivery. * **Stable Connection**: Use a reliable and fast proxy to avoid delays and disconnections during email sending. *** ### How to Set Up a Custom Proxy #### Step 1: Access Proxy Settings 1. Navigate to **Settings** in DitLead. 2. Click on options, and select **Deliverability**, then the **Custom Proxy** section.

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#### Step 2: Configure the Proxy 1. Click **Add Custom Proxy**. 2. Enter the following details: * **Proxy Type**: Select **SOCKS5**. * **IP Address**: Enter the IP address of your proxy server. * **Port**: Specify the port number for the proxy connection. * **Authentication**: If your proxy requires authentication, enter the username and password.

Configure Socks5 proxy to isolate your emails and improve deliverability

#### Step 3: Test and Save 1. Click **Test Connection** to ensure the proxy is configured correctly. 2. Once the test is successful, click **Save** to apply the settings. *** ### Best Practices for Custom Proxy Configuration * **Choose a Reliable Proxy Provider**: Use a reputable proxy service to ensure stability and performance. * **Monitor Connection Health**: Regularly test the proxy connection to avoid disruptions in email sending. * **Avoid Public Proxies**: Public proxies can be unreliable and may compromise your deliverability. *** ### Troubleshooting Common Issues * **Connection Errors**: Ensure the IP, port, and authentication details are correct. Also, verify that the proxy allows email traffic. * **Slow Performance**: Use a proxy with low latency and high bandwidth to maintain optimal sending speeds. * **Authentication Failures**: Double-check your username and password or consult your proxy provider for support. *** By configuring a **Custom SOCKS5 Proxy with mailing access** in DitLead, you can enhance your email deliverability, protect your sender reputation, and maintain greater control over your outreach campaigns. Combine this feature with other deliverability tools like custom tracking domains and email warmup to maximize your success. 🌐📧 --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.ditlead.com/deliverability/custom-proxy.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.