Short, practical guides on how proxies work, how to set them up and how to choose between the different types.
A proxy is an intermediary that sends your internet traffic through another IP address.
Read moreA residential proxy routes your traffic through an IP address that belongs to a real internet service provider’s network, so it looks like a normal home visitor.
Read moreUsing a proxy takes three things: the proxy details, a place to enter them and a quick test.
Read moreYou need four values: host, port, username and password.
Read moreA proxy port is the number your tool connects to on the proxy’s host.
Read moreThe four main proxy types differ in where their IPs come from.
Read moreBoth protocols forward your traffic through another IP.
Read morePick a pay-as-you-go residential or mobile plan, or static ISP IPs for longer sessions. Test an exit IP first with the free proxy checker.