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How To Use Proxy With Imgur?
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March 18, 2025
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How To Use Proxy With Imgur?

Imgur is your one-stop hub for all image and meme sharing to friends and community. It’s a platform to express your mind through graphical representation. As the brand motto says, it’s "The Magic of the Internet.” 

Not only can you post an image for the world to see, but you can also create a meme directly on the platform and share. You can also use the tags on the homepage to explore the site, viewing the different sections and categories. 

It’s an amazing brand with lots of interesting services; however, there is only one drawback. Unfortunately, the platform is not available in certain countries and offers restricted access to others. On the upside, there is a way to avoid this problem, which is to use a proxy from a reliable provider. 

Before Starting

It’s important for you to understand what a proxy is and where/how to get it. To answer the first question, a proxy serves as a gateway between you and the internet. There are lots of use cases for proxies, but the most popular one is to gain access to websites with regional restrictions.

To get started with our platform, you need to sign up for an account with either your email or Google account. Once you are done with your registration, you will receive 10 free proxies to use as you like. 

If you are not satisfied with the reward, there is also the option to buy a proxy server plan on a monthly or yearly basis. You can also reach out to customer support to customize a plan that fits your needs.

Easiest Method: Imgur Proxy for Chrome

The first and probably the easiest method to use a proxy with Imgur is with a Chrome browser. To make this easy, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you through the process. 

Step 1: Get the Webshare Extension on Your Chrome Browser

Since you’ve already created an account with Webshare, log in with your credentials. On the dashboard page, you’ll find a button (“Add extension for free”) to get the Webshare proxy on your browser. 

Clicking on this button will redirect you to the Chrome Webstore. Then, select the “Add to Chrome” button to download and install the Webshare Proxy extension on your browser. Once the process is complete, you’ll find it on the extension page along with the other installed software.

Step 2: Log Into Your Account

Go to the extension page on your browser and find the recently installed Webshare Proxy. Open it and select the “Login” button. Enter your registered email address and password, or use your Google account. 

Step 3: Connect to the Proxy

After logging into your Webshare account on the proxy extension, you’ll see the free 10 proxies. Then, pick your preferred proxy location and click on the connect button. This gives you unrestricted access to the Imgur website on your Chrome browser.

Imgur Proxy for Windows Instructions

For those who prefer to use Webshare proxies on their Windows PC or device, here is a simple guide to follow:

Step 1: Go to the Proxy Page on Your Windows Device

Every Windows PC has a search bar, which you can use to find applications or pages. Search for “Proxy Settings.” This should bring up a result on the other side of the pop-up page. Click on the “Open” button to open the page.

Step 2: Set Up the Manual Proxy

Scroll down on the proxy settings page until you get to the manual proxy setup section. Toggle on the button under the "Use a proxy server." This opens up the boxes where you need to provide some information.

Then, enter the proxy details (address, port, username, and password) in the right boxes. Finally, click on the save button to complete the setup.

Imgur Proxy for Android Instructions

For the third method, we put together a guide for Android users. Here is how to go about it:

Step 1: Connect Your Android Device to a Stable WiFi

Find the setting icon on your Android device, then tap on it. This opens a page where you’ll find the WiFi option. Clicking it will open another page with the available WiFi network. Select your own and, if necessary, enter your password. This connects you to your selected WiFi network.

Step 2: Enter the Proxy Details

Click on the setting icon on the connected WiFi network. This opens a page where you’ll find the proxy option to change from “None” to “Manual,” then save. Once you do that, you’ll be able to enter the details of any of the free proxies you got from Webshare.

How to Test Imgur Proxy?

To make sure your proxy is working correctly, you can use any of these two methods:

  • Use an online IP checker like “What is my IP Address” to verify the IP address your device is using.
  • Open Imgur and check if it loads properly. If it does, your proxy setup is successful. However, if it doesn't, there is probably an issue with the setup.

How to Turn Off Imgur Proxy?

If you no longer need to use the proxy, here’s how to turn it off:

  • Chrome: Go to the Webshare Proxy extension and click the “Disconnect” button.
  • Windows: Similar to the setup process, head to the proxy setting page and toggle off the “Manual Proxy Setup.”
  • Android: All you need to do is change the manual option to none in the proxy setting.

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