Proxy Network Types
Where an IP comes from, and how that affects your choice.
See how proxies work, understand the main choices, and learn what to check before choosing a service.
Choose the network and how your IP addresses are used.
Where an IP comes from, and how that affects your choice.
Who else can use an IP, and what dedicated access means.
Keep an address or change it as your task runs.
Understand how you connect and what websites can see.
Match the proxy protocol to your software and traffic.
Connect with an allowed IP address or login credentials.
Understand IP location and why a website may see it differently.
Choose an IP version your software and target can use.
Understand what a proxy reveals about your connection.
Know what is included before you pay.
Understand what you pay for and how plans are billed.
Find out what a working proxy can still restrict.
Check access rules, privacy, sourcing and service promises.
How proxy settings are handled across different browser types.
Setup help for tools that support proxy connections.