What mobile profiles are

Mobile profiles are virtual Android devices in Multilogin that simulate real phone environments. They help you manage social media accounts, browse the web, and use apps with privacy and freedom from account restrictions. 

Here's why they matter:

• Realistic simulations: choose from different device models, brands, and Android versions (10–15)
• Cost efficiency: pay only for the time you use, saving on proxy consumption

How to create a mobile profile

Creating a mobile profile is fast and simple. First, you’ll see a selector in the top-left corner where you can choose between “Browser” and “Mobile”. Select “Mobile” to start the mobile profile creation process. Then, click “Create” to access the settings.

Most settings come pre-filled, so you don’t need to worry about them. In most cases, you can simply name the profile, check the proxy, and click “Create”. Let’s walk through each section you’ll see when creating a mobile profile.

General settings

Profile name

Good news: only you (and your team, if shared) can see your profile names – websites can’t. So feel free to name them whatever helps you stay organized! Here are some quick tips:

• Be specific: include the platform or purpose (e.g., “FB_Ad_Team1” or “Amazon_Seller_UK”)
• Keep it short & readable: 2–4 words max (e.g., “LinkedIn_LeadGen_Alice”)
• Follow a naming rule (if in a team): so everyone stays in sync and finds what they need faster

Note

The notes feature lets you add short comments to individual profiles or entire folders. It’s perfect for reminders, status updates, or sharing quick context with your team (max 1500 characters). 

Proxy settings

Device info

OS version

This is the Android version your phone runs on (Android 10–15). 

What to choose:

• Android 12–15 → best for modern apps and ads
• Older versions → only if a specific app needs it

Device brand and model

Right now, we generate these settings automatically for each profile using the options below. But soon, you'll be able to select them on your own.

Extra

Network

The network type defines how your mobile profile connects to the internet and how it appears to apps and websites.

	Wi-Fi	Cellular (Android 12 and higher)
When to use it	When using residential, ISP, or static proxies	When using mobile or rotating proxies
How the profile behaves	Phone appears connected to a Wi-Fi network, no mobile signal shown	Phone shows SIM and mobile signal (LTE/5G), behaves like real mobile data
Best for	Account setup, warm-up, stable long sessions, app testing	Social media apps, mobile ads, apps that expect carrier signals

Phone number

Phone numbers are used when an app requires SMS verification, such as during registration or login. When a mobile profile is running, it can receive SMS messages like a real phone.

What to choose:

• Auto-generated number: we assign a random phone number that matches the country of your selected IP from our carrier libraries
• Custom number: you use your own prepaid SIM card and phone number, if you want to receive messages on that specific number