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What is a proxy and why does my sender need one?

Each LinkedIn sender’s traffic goes through a proxy, an IP address in one country. This makes LinkedIn see the account connecting from a consistent place, which is what a real person’s account looks like.

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How is the proxy country chosen?

It’s set when the sender connects, based on where the person who opens the hosted login link is. That’s why, if you’re connecting someone else’s account, you should send them the link rather than opening it yourself. See How to Securely Connect Someone Else’s LinkedIn Account.

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Can I change the proxy country?

Yes. Open the sender, go to the Overview tab, and choose a new country under Proxy country in the Profile card. Click Save. This is only available once the sender is Connected. Every change is recorded in the audit log. Important: Keep the proxy in the country where the account owner really is. Changing it often, or to a country that doesn’t match the account, can hurt the account’s health.

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Does the proxy have to match the schedule timezone?

It should. If the sender’s timezone suggests a different country from its proxy, the Schedule tab shows a warning. Fix whichever one is wrong.

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Do mailboxes use a proxy?

No. Gmail, Outlook and IMAP mailboxes connect directly through OAuth or their own credentials.

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Can I use my own proxy?

No. Proxies are set up and managed by the platform.