> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.helodata.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.helodata.com/integrations/mobile/shadowrocket.md).

# Shadowrocket

Shadowrocket (iOS) routes **all** device traffic — including cellular and apps with their own network stack — through a configured proxy. It's the most flexible iOS proxy client.

## Add a proxy

1. Open Shadowrocket → **+** in the top right.
2. Type: **HTTPS** (for our HTTP CONNECT proxy on TLS-aware port) or **HTTP** for plain.
3. Fill in:

### Residential / Mobile (gateway)

| Field    | Value                                 |
| -------- | ------------------------------------- |
| Type     | HTTP                                  |
| Host     | `gate.helodata.io`                    |
| Port     | `7777`                                |
| User     | `helo_s1a2b3c4d5e-type-res-region-us` |
| Password | sub-user password                     |

### ISP

| Field    | Value              |
| -------- | ------------------ |
| Type     | HTTP               |
| Host     | `198.51.100.42`    |
| Port     | `8000`             |
| User     | `helo_s1a2b3c4d5e` |
| Password | sub-user password  |

4. **Save** → tap the proxy entry to test (Shadowrocket reports latency and exit IP).
5. Toggle the main "Not Connected" switch to start routing.

\[screenshot: Shadowrocket proxy add form]

## SOCKS5

Type: **Socks5**. Same host/port/credentials as above. Shadowrocket handles the SOCKS5 auth handshake correctly and proxies DNS.

## Rules — proxy only specific apps or domains

Shadowrocket's **Rules** tab lets you direct only certain traffic through helodata, leaving the rest direct.

Example: route only `example.com` traffic via proxy, everything else direct:

```
DOMAIN-SUFFIX,example.com,helo-residential
FINAL,DIRECT
```

Where `helo-residential` is the name of the proxy you added.

## Verify

After connecting, open Safari → `https://ipv4.icanhazip.com`. Expect a helodata IP.

## Common pitfalls

* **VPN profile permission required** — first launch asks you to install a VPN profile. Approve it; Shadowrocket uses iOS Network Extension to capture traffic.
* **Battery drain** — system-level traffic routing is more battery-intensive than a Wi-Fi proxy. Disable when not in use.
* **Some apps detect VPN-style routing** — banking and some streaming apps refuse to run with any Network Extension active. Use the per-app routing rules to exempt them.


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