How do residential proxies work?
Residential proxies route your traffic through real IP addresses assigned by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to actual devices. This makes your requests appear as regular user traffic, greatly reducing the chance of being blocked by websites with anti-bot measures.
What's the difference between rotating and sticky sessions?
Rotating proxies automatically assign a different IP address for each connection request, distributing traffic across thousands of IPs. Sticky sessions maintain the same IP address for a specified duration (1-720 minutes), ideal for session-based activities like logging into accounts or completing multi-step processes.
Can I target specific cities with my proxies?
Yes! With our residential proxies, you can target over 10,000 cities worldwide. City-level targeting is perfect for local SEO monitoring, regional price tracking, and testing location-specific website behavior.
How many credentials can I create?
You can create an unlimited number of proxy credentials at no additional cost. Each credential has its own username and password, making it easy to separate different projects, team members, or use cases.
What is IP whitelisting and do I need it?
IP whitelisting adds an extra layer of security by restricting proxy access to specific IP addresses. Only requests from whitelisted IPs can use your credentials. It's recommended for production environments and teams with fixed IP addresses.
Which protocol should I use?
HTTP is best for most web scraping tasks. Use HTTPS for encrypted connections to secure websites. SOCKS5 is ideal for applications that require protocols other than HTTP, such as some automation tools or custom software.
How do you source your residential IPs?
Our residential proxy network consists of ethically sourced IPs from legitimate ISP partnerships and opt-in consumer networks. We never use compromised devices or illegal methods to obtain IP addresses, ensuring a sustainable and compliant network.
What's included in the bandwidth?
Bandwidth is calculated based on data transferred through the proxy network (both sent and received). Our proxy URLs show real-time usage, and you can set up alerts when you approach your plan limits.