In this article, we will learn about What MTProto Proxy, how to install MTProto Proxy on VPS operating system Ubuntu 22.04 fastest and most effective to overcome Telegram blocking from internet providers.
MTProto is the custom, secure transport protocol developed by Telegram for communication between the app and its servers. An MTProto Proxy is a lightweight proxy server that allows users to access Telegram in countries where it might be blocked or censored.
Unlike traditional HTTP or SOCKS proxies, MTProto Proxy is designed specifically for Telegram. It supports:
End-to-end encryption between client and server.
Bypass of DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) and national firewalls.
Improved anonymity with no logs or metadata leakage.
Seamless integration in Telegram (you can connect via a link or QR code).
Telegram clients (mobile or desktop) can connect directly to MTProto proxies and continue using Telegram normally even in restricted networks.
To set up MTProto Proxy on your own cheap VPS, you need:
A VPS running Ubuntu 22.04
Root access or sudo privileges
Docker and Docker Compose installed
A public IP or a domain (optional, but domain is recommended for easier access)
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y docker.io docker-compose
sudo systemctl enable docker
sudo systemctl start docker
Telegram provides an official Docker image for the MTProto proxy.
docker pull telegrammessenger/proxy
Now run the proxy container:
docker run -d \
–name=mtproto_proxy \
-p 443:443 \
-e SECRET=0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef \
-e TAG=YOUR_PROMOTION_TAG \
telegrammessenger/proxy
Parameters explained:
SECRET: A 32-character hexadecimal string used as your unique proxy secret. You can generate one with:
openssl rand -hex 16
TAG: Your Telegram promotion tag. It is optional but helps Telegram identify and promote your proxy. You can get one at:If you don’t have a tag, you can just leave it empty or remove the -e TAG=... line.
To use a domain like telegram.abc.com instead of IP:
Point your domain A record to your VPS IP (DNS Only)
Forward port 443 to Docker as shown above.
You can share your proxy like:
tg://proxy?server=telegram.abc.com&port=443&secret=0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef
Telegram users can click this link to connect instantly.
You can also enable advanced privacy options such as:
Obfuscation (for bypassing deep DPI)
Multiple secrets
Logging controls (disabled by default for privacy)
Check full options in the GitHub repo if you want to go further.
You can verify if your MTProto proxy is running:
docker ps
And test the proxy by opening the generated link (e.g., tg://proxy?...) on your Telegram client.
If you don’t want to do MTProto Proxy installation yourself, here are the free MTProto Proxy lists that you can update and use immediately (Copy and Open it on Telegram app):
https://t.me/proxy?server=telegram.innocom.co&port=443&secret=77c8004d081f42093bb119817f7f57b0
https://t.me/proxy?server=87.229.100.251&port=443&secret=eeRighJJvXrFGRMCIMJdCQ
https://t.me/proxy?server=87.229.100.237&port=443&secret=eeRighJJvXrFGRMCIMJdCQ
https://t.me/proxy?server=87.229.100.252&port=443&secret=eeRighJJvXrFGRMCIMJdCQ
https://t.me/proxy?server=185.173.36.38&port=443&secret=eeRighJJvXrFGRMCIMJdCQ
We will continue to update proxy telegram free list.
MTProto Proxy is a powerful tool for accessing Telegram in restricted environments. By using Docker, you can deploy your own proxy on an Ubuntu VPS within minutes, securely and reliably. Whether you’re bypassing censorship or providing access to others, setting up MTProto ensures Telegram remains open and free.
