How to Extract and Use a Proxy on Mobile

This guide explains how to purchase, and extract PIA S5 Proxy on mobile devices (taking socks5 proxy as an example)

Step 1: Register or Log In to Your PIA S5 Proxy Account

1.1 Visit the PIA S5 Proxy website.

1.2 Click “Sign Up” or “Log In”.

1.3 Fill in your email, password, and verification code.

1.4 Check the agreement box (✓).

1.5 Click “Register”.

Step 2: Purchase a Proxy Plan

2.1 Click the menu icon in the top-right corner to open the quick navigation panel.

2.2 Select “Proxies” or “Pricing”.

2.3 Choose the SOCKS5 Proxy plan you need (e.g., 100 IPs package).

2.4 Choose a payment method (e.g. Local Payment).

2.5Click “Complete Purchase”.

Your proxies will be activated instantly after payment.

Step 3: Generate and Extract Your Proxies

Go to: Quick Menu → User Center → SOCKS5 Proxy → Endpoint Generator.

3.1 Basic Settings

(1) Subaccount selection: You can create a subaccount by clicking the New button.

(2) Country selection: Select an exact country or a random country.

(3) Host: Port selection: The port in the account authentication is the server port, which automatically assigned to the user and cannot be modified.

3.2 Test Command

Copy the following code, open your mobile terminal (like Termius), paste the curl URL, and press Enter. (Outside mainland China only)

3.3 Use Proxies via QR Code on Mobile

(1) Switch between Link Mode and QR Code Mode.

(2) Select the preferred proxy authentication format.

(3) Choose the number of proxies to generate.

(4) Click “Copy Proxy Information”.

You can now paste the generated proxy list into any mobile app, browser, or automation tool and start using the proxies immediately.