Proxy guides & insights
Everything you need to understand proxies and use them effectively — from beginner guides to in-depth comparisons.
Residential vs Datacenter vs ISP Proxies: Which Should You Choose?
Speed, authenticity, cost and use cases compared across the three main proxy types — with a simple rule for choosing.
Read articleWhat Is a Residential Proxy? A Complete Guide
A plain-English explanation of what residential proxies are, how they work, and when to use them.
Read articleHow to Choose the Best Proxies for Web Scraping
Which proxy type to use, how rotation and targeting work, and practical tips to avoid bans while scraping at scale.
Read articleRotating vs Sticky Proxy Sessions Explained
When to rotate IPs on every request and when to keep one IP for a session — with clear examples.
Read articleProxies vs VPN: What's the Difference?
How proxies and VPNs differ, and why proxies are the right tool for scraping, automation and managing many accounts.
Read articleHTTP vs SOCKS5 Proxies: Which Should You Use?
The difference between HTTP and SOCKS5 proxy protocols, and how to choose the right one.
Read articleWhat Is an ISP Proxy?
ISP proxies combine residential trust with datacenter speed. Here's how they work and when to use them.
Read articleWhat Is a Datacenter Proxy?
How datacenter proxies work, when their speed and low cost make them the right choice, and their limits.
Read articleWhat Is a SOCKS5 Proxy?
A plain explanation of SOCKS5 proxies — what they do, how they differ from HTTP, and when to use them.
Read articleWhat Is Web Scraping?
What web scraping is, how it works, common uses, and why proxies are essential for scraping at scale.
Read articleHow to Avoid Getting Blocked When Web Scraping
A practical checklist to keep scraping success rates high and avoid bans, CAPTCHAs and rate limits.
Read articleHow to Manage Multiple Accounts Without Bans
The proven setup for running many accounts on one platform without getting them linked and banned.
Read articleHow Many Proxies Do I Need?
Simple rules of thumb for how many proxies (or how much bandwidth) you need per use case.
Read articleBest Proxies for Sneaker Bots in 2026
The best proxy types for sneaker copping, how many you need, and how to pair them with your bot.
Read articleBest Proxies for Ticketing in 2026
The best proxy setup for high-demand ticket on-sales on Ticketmaster, AXS and Queue-it.
Read articleAre Proxies Legal? What You Need to Know
Proxies are legal networking tools. Here's what's allowed, what depends on how you use them, and how to stay compliant.
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