> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.basiq-solutions.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.basiq-solutions.com/guide/setup-steps/step-3-proxy.md).

# 3. Proxy & OctoBrowser

Set up your proxies and anti-detect browser before you access any service. This is the step most people get wrong.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Using the wrong proxy — or no proxy — is the most common cause of account issues, and it voids your replacement eligibility. Do not log in anywhere until this step is complete.
{% endhint %}

## What you need

| Tool            | Purpose                                                                                                               | Sign up                                                       |
| --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **GonzoProxy**  | Residential proxies — PayPal, Shopify, Shopify Payments, Funnelish and ad funnels                                     | [gonzoproxy.com](https://gonzoproxy.com?r=6162JEL)            |
| **a-socks**     | Mobile unlimited proxies — Stripe only                                                                                | [asocks.com](https://asocks.com/c/5eB0tn)                     |
| **IPRoyal**     | Residential proxies — banks (WorldFirst, Airwallex, Currenxie, Mercury) and Wise; dedicated mobile as a Stripe backup | [iproyal.com](https://iproyal.com/?r=basiq_setup)             |
| **OctoBrowser** | Anti-detect browser                                                                                                   | [octobrowser.org](https://octobrowser.org/signup/?p=10266582) |

Register every account with your own email — they are yours. Register for OctoBrowser yourself unless your manager has confirmed in advance that an account with ready profiles will be provided.

❌ **Do not use Dolphin Anty** — deprecated, causes account blocks.

## Which proxy for which service

| Service                                 | Proxy type                 | Location          |
| --------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | ----------------- |
| HK PayPal                               | Residential (GonzoProxy)   | Hong Kong         |
| HK Shopify store, Funnelish, ad funnels | Residential (GonzoProxy)   | Hong Kong         |
| UK Shopify store, Funnelish, ad funnels | Residential (GonzoProxy)   | United Kingdom    |
| Shopify Payments                        | Residential (GonzoProxy)   | Company's country |
| Stripe                                  | Mobile unlimited (a-socks) | Nominee's country |
| WorldFirst, Airwallex, Wise, Currenxie  | Residential (IPRoyal)      | Nominee's country |
| Mercury                                 | Residential (IPRoyal)      | United States     |

The rule: the proxy location matches the **company jurisdiction** — except banks and Stripe, which are opened with the **nominee's** location. Banks are never opened through GonzoProxy — it keeps financial websites closed.

## Set it up

Follow the Proxy Guide — one page per provider with screenshots, then the OctoBrowser profile and the IP check:

{% content-ref url="/pages/73b7faa18afc90c9ae3c6c1ae24f9ed214289c08" %}
[Proxy Guide](/guide/guides/proxy-guide.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Keep the environment consistent

One main device, one stable browser fingerprint, one stable IP region per service. One proxy per service — never mix proxies between payment processor accounts. Any anti-detect browser may be used; OctoBrowser is recommended. An inconsistent environment causes restrictions you are responsible for.

## Done when

* [ ] GonzoProxy account with traffic (paid in USDT); proxy generated with the 120-minute session limit
* [ ] a-socks mobile proxy in the nominee's country (if your package includes Stripe)
* [ ] IPRoyal residential proxy for your bank and Wise — nominee's country (United States for Mercury)
* [ ] One OctoBrowser profile per service, named `Company Name | Website | Nominee Name`
* [ ] IP check at cip.su passed (no red fields except Tunnel; DNS country ≠ IP country is acceptable)

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[4. Documents & second payment](/guide/setup-steps/step-4-documents.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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