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.

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.