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# Proxies for Telegram Cloud

*When working with Telegram Cloud at the moment, using proxy servers is mandatory. In this article we will explain why this is necessary and how to connect one.*

A proxy server is an intermediary in the transmission of information between the user and the service. It helps provide anonymity and hides data about the user's location.

Telegram accounts can be banned for various reasons, for example because of location, device, IP address, and using a proxy helps hide this data to avoid being blocked.

### Where to get a proxy?

In order to have a proxy you need to buy one. We recommend using the service [PROXY6.NET](https://px6.me/?r=739963) (with the promo code «**Selarti**» you will receive a 5% discount on proxy purchases). You can also choose other marketplaces; there are many of them.

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Do not use free proxies, your account will be blocked.
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Which proxy to buy:

* The proxy protocol should be socks5; in the recommended service this is selected at the time of purchase;
* For stable operation, we recommend using dedicated IPv4 proxies;
* Nearest countries to the country of registration of the Telegram account (for example, for the Russian Federation - Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus);
* The issuance format should be: IP, port, login, password. In the service above these details are provided after purchase and can be found in the personal account under the «Proxies» tab.

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Shared proxies can also technically be used; however, we do not recommend them for bulk messaging. These proxies are assigned to multiple users simultaneously, which can result in restrictions, increased load, and account bans.
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Up to three Telegram accounts can be bound to a single proxy.
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There are private proxies and shared ones — the latter are of course cheaper, but several people have access to them. Keep in mind that others may also use the proxy to connect Telegram and the restriction may be triggered.

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Note — proxies are often sold for a specific period. On the marketplace we recommend this period is a minimum of 30 days. After they expire the proxy will stop working and must be renewed.
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### How to use a proxy?

In your Selarti account, open the *«*[*Channels*](https://selarti.com/panel?menu=channels)*»* section and add a new channel with the «*Telegram Cloud*» type.

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When connecting your Telegram account, select the *«Use proxy»* checkbox and fill in the displayed fields with the details provided by your proxy provider. Then click *«Send code»*.

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A proxy cannot be added to a channel that has already been connected. If you need to use a proxy, delete the channel and add it again with the proxy enabled.
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Continue configuring the channel according to [the instructions](/manual-en/main-sections-of-the-service/channels.md#telegram-cloud).