Proxy learning center
Plain-English guides to proxies: residential vs datacenter vs mobile, rotation, geo-targeting, authentication and how to scrape without getting blocked.
Basics
What is a residential proxy?A residential proxy routes your traffic through a real home internet connection so requests look like an ordinary visitor. How they work, when to use them, and what they cost.6 min read What is a datacenter proxy?A datacenter proxy routes through server-grade IPs in a data center — the fastest, cheapest proxy type. How it works, where it shines, and where residential wins.5 min read What is a mobile proxy?A mobile proxy routes through a real 4G/5G carrier IP shared by many subscribers — the highest-trust proxy type. How carrier NAT makes them so hard to block.5 min read What is proxy rotation?Proxy rotation cycles your exit IP across a pool so no single address draws attention. How backconnect gateways rotate IPs and how to control it.5 min read How proxies are pricedProxies are billed by bandwidth (per GB) or by IP count. Why pay-as-you-go per gigabyte wins for most teams, and how to estimate your usage.5 min read
Comparisons
Residential vs datacenter proxiesResidential proxies win on trust, datacenter proxies win on speed and price. A side-by-side breakdown so you pick the right pool for each target.6 min read Rotating vs sticky proxy sessionsRotating proxies give a fresh IP every request; sticky sessions hold one IP for minutes. When to use each, and how to set the session in your username.5 min read HTTP vs SOCKS5 proxiesHTTP proxies understand web traffic; SOCKS5 forwards any TCP/UDP connection. The practical differences and which protocol to pick for your tool.5 min read
Targeting
How-to
How to avoid getting blocked while scrapingBlocks come from IP reputation, request patterns and fingerprints. A practical checklist — proxy choice, rotation, rate limits and headers — to stay unblocked.7 min read Proxy authentication explainedTwo ways to authenticate to a proxy — username/password credentials or IP whitelisting. How each works, the trade-offs, and how targeting rides in the username.5 min read How to choose the right proxyPick a proxy by matching pool to target strictness, geography to your data, and session mode to your workflow. A short decision framework with examples.6 min read
Glossary
Proxy glossary18 key terms defined — residential, rotation, ASN, sticky sessions, SOCKS5 and more, each with a plain-English explanation.Open glossaryPut it into practice
Pick a pool, target a location, and pay only for the bandwidth you use — bandwidth that never expires.