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# Proxy FAQ

> How sender proxies work, how the country is chosen, and when to change it.

## 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](/getting-started/onboarding-first-steps/connect-someone-elses-linkedin).

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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.

## Related articles

* [Sender Profiles](/senders/sender-profiles)
* [Sender's Schedule Explained](/senders/senders-schedule-explained)
* [Understanding Sender Health: Key Metrics & Their Impact](/deep-dive/understanding-sender-health)