Why should I use proxies ?
Proxies serve as an intermediary between the device that you are using and the internet. You can use proxies mostly for security or privacy purposes. Using proxies allows you to bypass website limitations such as region restriction and to hide/mask your IP address, purchase more than one pair of sneakers during a hyped release, running multiple accounts social media/gaming accounts, etc.
How can I download my proxies ?
Simply go to your subscriptions page and select the proxy category tab and view the plan to manage and download it. You may read this article for the detailed step-by-step guide.
Which protocol should I pick: HTTP or SOCK5S ?
It mainly depends on what you are using the proxies for. HTTP/HTTPS proxies are most commonly used on browsers, sneaker bots/sites, etc. while the SOCKS5 protocol is most commonly used on gaming bots, scraping bots, etc. You can read the full details of both protocols here.
Can I get a free trial proxy ?
Sure. Sign Up for a free account and Login. After that, you may fill out our trial request form - make sure to specify the proxy you want to test and what you're using it for, and we'll add the trial proxy as soon as we're available.
Which type of proxy should I get ?
Mainly depends on what you need proxies for. You can utilize our compatibility checker to see which proxy type and location is compatible with your use case.
What's the difference between Data Center Proxies and Residential Proxies ?
Data Center proxies are IPs hosted by a data center server, while Residential Proxies are IPs hosted by a consumer-oriented ISP (Internet service provider). Both are secure and have their own benefits and advantages depending on your use of the proxy. Some websites may find Residential IP less suspicious as it is hosted by a residential ISP just like your regular home internet service provider. You can read more about the details of each proxy type here.
What location should I get ?
Get the proxies located closest to your location or your server location (if you're using one) to achieve the lowest possible latency, which means faster connection.
How do I achieve the fastest speeds ?
In order to get the most out of your proxies and achieve the fastest speeds we recommend running them on a server from the same location as the proxies.