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Get Started with Datacenter Proxies

Learn how to configure datacenter proxies with our quick start guide and collect web data without facing CAPTCHAs or IP bans.

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What is a datacenter proxy?

A datacenter proxy is an intermediary between a user's device and the target. These proxies originate from database servers and are perfect for users prioritizing speed and stability. Proxies mask the user’s original IP address and allow them to browse the net incognito.

Most popular datacenter proxies use cases

Enjoy unmatched stability and complete your tasks with ease.

AdTech

AdTech

Maximize your ad performance, make sure your campaigns are displayed correctly, monitor competitors, and prevent fraud from a range of global locations.

Web scraping

Web scraping

Power up your business with valuable web data extracted from relevant targets. Stay updated, base your decisions on data, and put yourself above the competition.

Multi-accounting

Multi-accounting

Juggle between different profiles without facing CAPTCHAs or IP blocks. Pair proxies with free X Browser to get unique fingerprints for every session.

eCommerce management

eCommerce management

Track your rivals’ development, analyze price fluctuations, and put your eCommerce business in front of your target audience.

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How to set up datacenter proxies

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Choose a subscription

After creating your account, grab a subscription that suits your needs. We offer Pay per IP and Pay per GB, so you have plenty of subscription options.

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Proxy authentication

If you’ve chosen the Pay per GB option, you can authenticate datacenter proxies using a pre-generated username:password.

For Pay per IP proxies, you can authenticate with credentials or by whitelisting your IP.

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Authenticate with username:password

For Pay per GB or Pay per IP proxies, click on the username or password to copy it. You can change the password anytime, but the username can only be picked when creating a new user.

To delete a user, click the trash bin icon, then press Confirm delete. To create a new one, press Create user.

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Authenticate by whitelisting IPs

For Pay per IP option, you can authenticate by whitelisting IPs. Go to the Whitelisted IPs tab and either add your current IP automatically or enter it manually. 

Make sure the IP you're adding is yours and you aren't using a VPN service at the time.

Give your whitelisted IP a name and save it. Press the trash bin icon and then Confirm delete to remove the IP.

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Endpoint activation

To generate your endpoints, type in your authentication details and choose your preferred proxy location from the dropdown list.

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Select session type

After generating endpoints, you’ll need to specify your session type. Static sessions last up to 30 minutes. If you choose Rotating, your IP will change with every new connection request.

Select your output format. In the next step, you'll find your generated endpoints. You can adjust the number of endpoints you see on the screen,opy them, or export the list as a .TXT and .CSV files.

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Track proxy usage

You can monitor your traffic usage through the Statistics tab. Here, you can check the traffic usage of individual users within a specified time frame. Additionally, users can review cumulative statistics for uploads, downloads, and requests.

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Use datacenter proxies

You can now use your endpoint info and, if needed, credentials withthe app of your choice. You can also integrate our datacenter proxies with a range of third-party tools or use our free X Browser.

How to set up dedicated datacenter proxies

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Choose a subscription

After creating your account, you’ll need to choose a subscription that suits your needs. You can choose sequential or non-sequential IPs, and HTTP or SOCKS5 protocol.

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Proxy authentication

You can authenticate dedicated datacenter proxies with a username:password method. Just a heads up – you won't be able to change your username and password once it’s entered.

Click on the username or password to copy the information.

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Endpoint activation

In the Endpoint generator, navigate to the Authentication method, and select yourusername from the drop-down list.Select your proxy location, session type, and protocol. In the final step, you cancopy one or more endpoints from the list.

If you purchase multiple proxies, use the search bar to find the endpoint you need and export it in your preferred format.

You can export your proxy endpoints to a clipboard or as a .TXT or .CSV file.

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Track proxy usage

Keep track of your traffic usage using the Statistics tab. Here, you’ll see detailed traffic usage of individual users within your selected period. You can also check the cumulative statistics for uploads, downloads, and requests.

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Use dedicated datacenter proxies

Copy the endpoint info and plug it into any app or tool. Dedicated datacenter proxies work wonders with various third-party tools and our free-of-charge X Browser.

Free tools, same great user-friendliness

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X Browser

Juggling multiple profiles has never been easier. Get unique fingerprints and use as many browsers as you need, risk-free!

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Chrome Browser Extension

Easy-to-use, damn powerful. A proxy wonderland in your browser, accessible in 2 clicks. Free of charge.

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Firefox Browser Add-on

Easy to set up, even easier to use. The virtual world at your fingertips in 2 clicks. Free of charge.

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Proxy Checker

Verify your IPs with free Proxy Checker. Quickly & efficiently check your IPs to avoid potential errors.

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Address Generator

Tired of making old-school proxy lists? Generate instant user:pass lists for your sticky sessions and export proxies in seconds.

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No-Code Scraper Extension

Collect data effortlessly from any website without writing a single line of code.

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