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Domain:port vs IP:port format
Domain:port vs IP:port format
Domain:port
While using Smartproxy you will connect to specific proxy pools by using domain:port format(e.g.us.smartproxy.com:10000) and authentication.
![domain port format explained](https://main-cdn.smartproxy.com/images/d3b62e0a-0b1b-445a-97e7-f3c58c1b6bf3_Artboard%20187.png?ixlib=gatsbyFP&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&rect=0%2C0%2C1024%2C576&w=1024&h=576)
That means that to connect to a specific proxy pool you need to decide on:
- Authentication method – username:password or whitelist.
- Proxy server address – determines location you want to reach (random or specific).
- Proxy server port/port range– determines session you will use (rotating/sticky).
Set authentication methods in dashboard ‘Proxy user’ or ‘Whitelist’ tabs and filter right proxy in ‘Proxy server’ tab.
IP:Port format
Our server’s IP may change at any time. We do not recommend using IP:Port format unless it’s absolutely necessary (e.g. if your application does not accept the default endpoint:port format). Find instructions on IP:Port format in our help center.
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