How to Set Up Proxies with Sneaker Bots (Kodai, Cyber, Sole AIO)

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How to Set Up Proxies with Sneaker Bots (Kodai, Cyber, Sole AIO)

Your sneaker bot is only as good as the proxies feeding it. Even the most advanced bot will fail if your proxy configuration is wrong — tasks will get banned, sessions will drop, and checkouts will time out.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up proxies in the three most popular sneaker bots in 2026: Kodai, Cyber, and Sole AIO. Whether you are using mobile, residential, or ISP proxies, these instructions will help you configure everything correctly.

Before You Start: Proxy Format Basics

All major sneaker bots accept proxies in one of two standard formats:

With authentication (username and password):

host:port:username:password

With IP whitelisting (no credentials needed):

host:port

Most mobile proxy providers, including DataResearchTools, provide proxies in the authenticated format. Some also support IP whitelisting, where you register your computer or server’s IP address in your provider dashboard, eliminating the need for credentials.

Gathering Your Proxy Information

Before configuring any bot, collect the following from your proxy provider:

  1. Proxy host/IP address — The server address (e.g., us.proxy.dataresearchtools.com)
  2. Port number — The connection port (e.g., 5000)
  3. Username — Your authentication username
  4. Password — Your authentication password
  5. Proxy type — HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS5 (most bots use HTTP/HTTPS)
  6. Rotation settings — Whether the proxy rotates per request or uses sticky sessions

How Many Proxies Do You Need?

The general rule for sneaker botting:

Site TypeProxies per Task
Nike SNKRS1 proxy per 1-2 tasks
Shopify1 proxy per 1 task
Footlocker1 proxy per 2-3 tasks
Raffle sites1 proxy per 1 entry

For a typical drop with 100 tasks, you need 50-100 proxies. With a rotating mobile proxy from DataResearchTools, a single endpoint can serve multiple tasks since it assigns different IPs to each connection.

Setting Up Proxies in Kodai

Kodai is one of the most popular Shopify and Footlocker bots. Its proxy management system is straightforward but has some nuances worth understanding.

Step 1: Open the Proxy Manager

  1. Launch Kodai and navigate to the main dashboard
  2. Click on the Proxies tab in the left sidebar
  3. You will see your proxy groups listed here

Step 2: Create a Proxy Group

  1. Click Create Group (or the “+” button)
  2. Name your group descriptively — for example, “Mobile – DataResearchTools” or “ISP – Nike”
  3. Using descriptive names helps you quickly assign the right proxies to the right tasks

Step 3: Add Proxies

You have two options for adding proxies:

Option A: Paste directly

  1. Click on your newly created proxy group
  2. In the proxy input area, paste your proxies one per line:
proxy.dataresearchtools.com:5000:username:password
proxy.dataresearchtools.com:5001:username:password
proxy.dataresearchtools.com:5002:username:password
  1. Click Save or Add

Option B: Import from file

  1. Create a .txt file with one proxy per line
  2. Click Import in the proxy group
  3. Select your file
  4. Kodai will parse and add all proxies automatically

Step 4: Test Your Proxies

  1. After adding proxies, select all proxies in the group
  2. Click Test Proxies (or the speed test icon)
  3. Kodai will test each proxy against the target site
  4. Remove any proxies that show as failed or have latency over 2000ms
  5. Re-test proxies that show warnings — they may be temporarily slow

Step 5: Assign Proxies to Tasks

  1. Go to the Tasks tab
  2. When creating or editing tasks, you will see a Proxy Group dropdown
  3. Select the appropriate proxy group for your tasks
  4. Best practice: Create separate proxy groups for different sites

Kodai-specific tips:

  • Kodai supports proxy group rotation — it will cycle through proxies in the group for each task
  • For Shopify drops, enable “One proxy per task” in advanced settings
  • For Footlocker, you can allow proxy sharing across 2-3 tasks
  • If using rotating mobile proxies from DataResearchTools, you can add the same endpoint multiple times with different ports to create multiple sessions

Setting Up Proxies in Cyber

Cyber has gained popularity for its strong Nike SNKRS performance. Its proxy setup is slightly different from Kodai.

Step 1: Access Proxy Settings

  1. Open Cyber and go to the main dashboard
  2. Click the Proxies section (usually represented by a shield or connection icon)
  3. The proxy management panel will open

Step 2: Create a Proxy List

  1. Click New List or Add Proxy List
  2. Name your list (e.g., “Mobile Proxies – SNKRS”)
  3. Select the proxy protocol — choose HTTP/HTTPS for most proxies

Step 3: Input Your Proxies

Cyber accepts proxies in multiple formats:

Standard format:

host:port:user:pass

Alternative format (some versions):

user:pass@host:port

Paste your proxies into the input field. For DataResearchTools mobile proxies, use the standard format provided in your dashboard:

sea.proxy.dataresearchtools.com:5000:youruser:yourpass
sea.proxy.dataresearchtools.com:5001:youruser:yourpass
sea.proxy.dataresearchtools.com:5002:youruser:yourpass

Click Save to add them to your list.

Step 4: Test Proxy Connectivity

  1. Select your proxy list
  2. Click Test All — Cyber will ping each proxy
  3. Look for green checkmarks indicating successful connections
  4. Note the latency for each proxy — Cyber displays this in milliseconds
  5. For Nike SNKRS, latency under 500ms is acceptable. Under 200ms is ideal.

Step 5: Link Proxies to Task Groups

  1. Navigate to Tasks
  2. Create a new task group or edit an existing one
  3. In the task settings, find the Proxy List dropdown
  4. Select your proxy list
  5. Cyber will automatically distribute proxies across tasks in the group

Cyber-specific tips:

  • Cyber works best with sticky session proxies for Nike SNKRS — configure your DataResearchTools proxies for 30-minute sticky sessions
  • Enable “Proxy per task” mode for SNKRS draws to ensure each entry uses a unique IP
  • For restocks, switch to faster-rotating proxies
  • Cyber has a built-in proxy tester that tests against Nike specifically — always use this before SNKRS drops

Advanced Cyber Configuration

Cyber allows you to set proxy behavior at the task level:

  • Ban detection: If enabled, Cyber will automatically switch to a new proxy when it detects a ban
  • Proxy retry: Number of times to retry with the same proxy before switching (set to 1-2 for mobile proxies)
  • Timeout: Maximum wait time for proxy response (set to 5000ms for mobile, 3000ms for ISP)

Setting Up Proxies in Sole AIO

Sole AIO is known for its versatility across multiple platforms. Its proxy system supports advanced configurations that power users appreciate.

Step 1: Open Proxy Manager

  1. Launch Sole AIO
  2. Navigate to the Settings or Proxy tab
  3. The proxy management interface will appear

Step 2: Add a Proxy Group

  1. Click Add Group or the “+” icon
  2. Enter a group name — be specific (e.g., “DataResearchTools Mobile – Shopify”)
  3. Select the proxy type: HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS5
  4. Most providers including DataResearchTools use HTTP/HTTPS

Step 3: Enter Proxy Details

Sole AIO accepts the standard format:

host:port:username:password

You can add proxies by:

  1. Manual entry: Type or paste proxies one per line in the text area
  2. File import: Click Load from File and select a .txt file
  3. Bulk paste: Copy your entire proxy list and paste it into the input field

Example with DataResearchTools proxies:

sg.proxy.dataresearchtools.com:5000:user123:pass456
sg.proxy.dataresearchtools.com:5001:user123:pass456
sg.proxy.dataresearchtools.com:5002:user123:pass456
ph.proxy.dataresearchtools.com:5000:user123:pass789
th.proxy.dataresearchtools.com:5000:user123:pass101

Notice how you can mix different country endpoints in the same group if targeting multiple regions.

Step 4: Test and Validate

  1. Click Test All Proxies
  2. Sole AIO will test each proxy and display results:
  • Green: Working (shows latency)
  • Yellow: Slow but functional (latency over 1000ms)
  • Red: Failed (connection error or timeout)
  1. Remove all red proxies immediately
  2. Consider removing yellow proxies for speed-critical drops

Step 5: Configure Task-Proxy Assignment

Sole AIO offers granular proxy assignment:

  1. Go to the Tasks tab
  2. Create or edit your tasks
  3. In the proxy settings for each task, select your proxy group
  4. Configure the assignment mode:
  • Round Robin: Distributes proxies evenly across tasks (recommended)
  • Random: Randomly assigns proxies to tasks
  • Sequential: Assigns proxies in order

Sole AIO-specific tips:

  • Sole AIO supports proxy chaining — you can route through two proxies for extra anonymity (not recommended for speed-critical drops)
  • The “Smart Proxy” feature automatically removes banned proxies and reassigns tasks to working ones
  • For Shopify, enable “Proxy isolation” so each task always uses the same proxy
  • Sole AIO can import proxy lists in CSV format for bulk management

Universal Proxy Configuration Best Practices

These tips apply regardless of which bot you use.

Organize by Site and Type

Create separate proxy groups for each combination of site and proxy type:

Mobile - Nike SNKRS
Mobile - Footlocker
ISP - Shopify Kith
ISP - Shopify Bodega
Residential - Raffles

This prevents you from accidentally using the wrong proxies for a task.

Set Up Backup Proxy Groups

Always have a backup proxy group ready. If your primary proxies get banned during a drop, you can quickly switch to backups:

  1. Create a “Backup” proxy group in your bot
  2. Load it with fresh proxies from a different provider or different IP range
  3. Know the keyboard shortcut or click path to swap proxy groups quickly

Monitor Proxy Performance During Drops

Most bots display real-time proxy status during tasks. Watch for:

  • Connection refused errors: Your proxy is down or banned
  • Timeout errors: Proxy is too slow — consider switching to faster proxies
  • 403 errors: The site is blocking your proxy — switch to a different proxy group
  • Queue loops: You are stuck in a queue — this is normal during high-traffic drops but verify your proxy is not the cause

Rotate Proxy Groups Between Drops

Using the same proxies for every drop increases ban risk. Rotate between different proxy groups:

  • Week 1: Use Group A for primary tasks
  • Week 2: Use Group B for primary tasks, rest Group A
  • Week 3: Use Group A again with refreshed IPs

DataResearchTools mobile proxies naturally handle this through IP rotation, giving you fresh IPs without manually managing multiple groups.

Troubleshooting Common Proxy Issues

“Proxy Connection Failed”

Causes and fixes:

  1. Incorrect credentials — double-check username and password
  2. Wrong port number — verify with your provider
  3. IP whitelisting not set — if your provider requires it, add your IP to their dashboard
  4. Firewall blocking — ensure your firewall allows outbound connections on the proxy port

“Proxy Timed Out”

Causes and fixes:

  1. Proxy server overloaded — try different ports or contact your provider
  2. Network congestion — test at a different time
  3. Distance to proxy — use a proxy closer to the target site’s servers
  4. Timeout setting too low — increase to 5000-10000ms for mobile proxies

“Proxy Banned on Site”

Causes and fixes:

  1. Too many tasks per proxy — reduce task-to-proxy ratio
  2. IP previously flagged — rotate to fresh IPs
  3. Suspicious request pattern — add random delays between tasks
  4. Wrong geo-location — ensure proxy location matches the target site’s region

Tasks Stuck in Queue

Causes and fixes:

  1. Normal during high-traffic drops — be patient
  2. Proxy too slow — switch to faster proxies
  3. Bot settings wrong — verify your task configuration
  4. Rate limiting — reduce concurrent tasks

Conclusion

Properly configuring proxies in your sneaker bot is a foundational step that directly impacts your success rate. Whether you use Kodai, Cyber, or Sole AIO, the core process is the same: organize your proxies into logical groups, test before every drop, and assign the right proxies to the right tasks.

Mobile proxies from providers like DataResearchTools offer the best combination of trust and reliability for sneaker botting. Their straightforward authentication format works with all major bots, and their rotating IP system simplifies proxy management significantly.

Take the time to test your setup before every drop. The few minutes spent testing proxies can save you from missing out on a high-value release.

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