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RuneScape proxies: one IP for each OSRS and RS3 account

With around 250,000 players online at the same time in April 2026, RuneScape is easily one of the most popular games right now. However, it isn’t available in some regions, and using multiple accounts on the same device at the same time may be restricted. 

A RuneScape proxy can help you get around these restrictions. ProxyWing provides ISP, residential, and datacenter proxies that you can use to access the game without restrictions. In this guide, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about RuneScape proxies to help you get the most out of them. Let’s get into it.

Four reasons players put RuneScape accounts behind proxies

Most players who use RuneScape proxies want one of four things: separate accounts, isolated bots, a hidden home IP, or a connection that stays put during long sessions. Let’s explore each of these in more detail:

Separate IPs keep your accounts from being linked

Jagex (RuneScape’s studio) lets you create as many RuneScape accounts as you like and play two at once. Accounts that share one home IP, though, are easy to link, so trouble on one can spill over to the rest. 

A dedicated proxy IP for each account keeps them apart. Your accounts still can’t team up to rig a mini-game. However, using a proxy creates separation, which can be crucial to preventing having all your accounts banned or restricted in the event of an unintended rules violation.

Bots on separate IPs, and what a proxy can’t hide

RuneScape botters usually put each bot on its own IP, so one flagged account doesn’t expose the others through a shared address. Keep in mind that a proxy changes only the IP. Jagex’s rules ban macro software, and the company can spot bots by how they play and which client they use, whatever address they connect from. 

When using proxy, avoid any form of automated behavior as these can easily be spotted by the platform and could cause your account to be blocked or restricted. 

DDoS attackers see the proxy IP instead of yours

A DDoS attack needs your real device IP address to work. If your browser and voice apps run through a proxy, clan sites and voice servers see the proxy’s address instead of yours. Jagex made the same recommendation in a November 2017 update, advising RuneScape players to use a VPN or proxy on unfamiliar clan sites and voice servers.

By using a reliable proxy, you prevent your gaming sessions from being interrupted by DDOS attacks midway, ensuring a more seamless experience. 

A static IP holds through long sessions but won’t lower ping

A static IP stays the same through long raids, skilling sessions, and scripts that run for hours. However, it may not necessarily lower your ping, though. A proxy adds an extra hop between you and the game, which can sometimes increase the latency instead. 

Jagex recommends playing on worlds close to you, so pick a proxy location near both you and your RuneScape world. Using a proxy server whose IP is closer to the game’s server can help lower latency, so keep it in mind when choosing your next IP address for playing this game. 

Six things to check before you buy an OSRS proxy

Before you pay for a RuneScape proxy, run through this list to ensure the best experience:

• SOCKS5 support: The proxy protocol you choose matters since it determines the kind of traffic you can deal with. SOCKS5 carries game traffic, not just web pages. All four ProxyWing proxy types support it, although the protocol options for ISP proxies vary by location. For gaming, you should always choose SOCKS5 instead of HTTP.
• A dedicated IP: A shared address may already be flagged because of someone else’s RuneScape accounts, which is why ProxyWing assigns each ISP and datacenter IP to one user only. Using a dedicated IP address also ensures faster connection since the IP is not shared with anyone else. Shared IPs are typically slow and frequently blocked, so stay away from them. 
• A static IP or sticky session: Each account should log in from the same address every time, whether that’s a fixed ISP IP or a residential session with a long TTL. Sticking to the same IP address reduces the frequency of  re-authentication triggers that may pop up mid-session during your games. To the platform, switching IPs (especially those which are locations that are apart) is seen as a security risk. 
• A nearby location: Because the proxy adds a hop, so choose one close to you and to the RuneScape world you play on. An IP closer to the platform’s servers significantly lowers the latency you experience, which can then improve the game’s responsiveness as long as you have a good Internet connection. 
• Flexible authentication: ProxyWing’s ISP, datacenter, and mobile proxies accept a username and password or an IP whitelist, while residential proxies use a username and password. Using IP whitelisting is recommended if you intend to connect through one fixed IP address for an extended period. But if you intend to change locations or networks, we recommend using the username/password authentication option. 
• One IP per account: Never run two RuneScape accounts through the same proxy. Using different IP addresses for each account creates separation between the accounts, which lowers the chances of having all your accounts restricted in the event of an accidental rules violation. If you’re managing more than one account, always ensure each has its own dedicated proxy IP address. 

Confirm the proxy IP before your first RuneScape login

A badly configured proxy can expose your home IP, which is exactly what you’re trying to avoid. Before your first login, run these four checks:

1. Check your real IP: With the proxy off, open ProxyWing’s IP Checker and write down your IP address, country, and ISP. This is your baseline. If any of these details show up again after you connect, the proxy isn’t hiding your home network IP address.
2. Check the proxy IP: Turn the proxy on and reload the IP Checker. The IP, country, and ISP should now match the proxy, not your home connection. Then scroll to the WebRTC and DNS leak checks and make sure neither one shows your real IP. If either does, fix the leak before you log in.
3. Test the proxy: Paste the proxy into ProxyWing’s Proxy Tester in IP:PORT or IP:PORT:LOGIN:PASSWORD format and run the test. Check that the status shows it’s working, the response time is low enough for smooth gameplay, and the protocol matches what you set up, ideally SOCKS5.
4. Log in: Once every check passes, launch RuneScape and sign in only with the account assigned to that IP. Keep each account on its own proxy every time, so none of your accounts ever log in from the same address.