Get Started with Residential Proxies
Kickstart your web data collection journey by following our quick start guide. Learn how to set up residential proxies and break free from restrictions.
What is a residential proxy?
A residential proxy functions as a mediator server connecting you to a target. It employs an IP address assigned by an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Residential IPs originate from mobile or desktop devices connected to a local network, so anti-bot systems treat them as genuine users.
Most popular residential proxies use cases
Leverage trustworthy residential proxies with HTTP(S) and SOCKS5 protocol support.
Web scraping
Leverage valuable data automatically extracted from target websites. Stay informed, make data-backed decisions, and gain a competitive edge.
Multi-accounting
Handle multiple profiles without facing CAPTCHAs or IP bans. Pair proxies with our free X Browser to generate unique fingerprints, ensuring a smooth proxying experience.
Market research
Collect public data on your rivals, analyze market patterns, and changing consumer behavior. Residential proxies are a perfect fit for price intelligence and travel aggregation tasks.
AdTech
Optimize your ads performance, ensure accurate ad placement, and monitor competitors by accessing residential locations across the globe.
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How to set up residential proxies
Choose a subscription
After creating your account, you’ll need to pick a subscription option in the dashboard that suits your needs. If you have a one-off project, you can choose the Pay As You Go option and pay for the traffic you use or select from a wide range of subscription options.
Authenticate with username:password
Click on the username or password to copy them. You can reveal your password or generate a new one with the buttons on the right.
To delete a user, click the trash bin icon, then click Confirmdelete. To create a new user, click Create user. You can enter a custom username, but the password will be generated automatically.
Authenticate by whitelisting IPs
Click on Whitelisted IP. Then, enter an IP manually or add your current IP by pressing Add.
We only support IPv4 format IPs. Ensure the IP you're adding is yours, and you’re not using a proxy or VPN service.
Name your whitelisted IP and save it. Press the trash bin icon and then Confirm delete to remove the IP.
Set a traffic limit
To set a traffic limit for a user, click on Set limit. Select a traffic amount the user can’t exceed.
Select an IP location
Navigate to the Endpoint generator tab. Select a user, then choose your proxy location. Opt for Random to select IPs from our pools randomly. For specific locations, select a country and ZIP code (USA only).
You can also select sticky sessions and keep the same IP until the session expires (up to 30 minutes) or choose rotating sessions to change IP with each new request.
Choose your preferred protocol. Residential proxies support endpoint:port, HTTP, HTTP(S), and SOCKS5 protocols.
Finish up with the Endpoint generator
At the bottom of the screen, you can set a maximum number of endpoints, copy them to your clipboard, or download the created list in .CSV or .TXT format.
To monitor your proxy usage, navigate to the Statistics tab. Here, you’ll see the traffic usage for each user over a week, month, or a custom period. You can also view the amount of cumulative uploads, downloads, and requests.
Use residential proxies
Apply the proxy endpoint information and, if required, credentials to any application or tool. You can integrate our residential proxies with a range of third-party tools or use our free X Browser to complete your tasks with ease.
A range of complimentary tools, minus the time wasted
X Browser
Juggling multiple profiles has never been easier. Get unique fingerprints and use as many browsers as you need, risk-free!
Chrome Browser Extension
Easy-to-use, damn powerful. A proxy wonderland in your browser, accessible in 2 clicks. Free of charge.
Firefox Browser Add-on
Easy to set up, even easier to use. The virtual world at your fingertips in 2 clicks. Free of charge.
Proxy Checker
Verify your IPs with free Proxy Checker. Quickly & efficiently check your IPs to avoid potential errors.
Address Generator
Tired of making old-school proxy lists? Generate instant user:pass lists for your sticky sessions and export proxies in seconds.
No-Code Scraper Extension
Collect data effortlessly from any website without writing a single line of code.
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