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Find the right guide for setup, testing, browser configuration, development, troubleshooting or choosing a proxy type.

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What do you need help with?

Search by tool, error, browser, protocol or use case.

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New to proxies

Set up one proxy correctly

Choose the right proxy type, location, protocol and authentication before importing a large list.

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Test or troubleshoot

Check the proxy before the app

Confirm connectivity, protocol, exit IP and authentication, then diagnose the exact error.

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Build with proxies

Use a working code example

Start with the language or automation tool you already use, then add rotation or failover only when needed.

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Getting started

Proxy setup

Configure the right type, credentials, location and session behavior before scaling.

Verify before use

Proxy tools and testing

Check a proxy independently before importing the same settings into your browser or code.

Browsers and profiles

Browser proxy setup

Connect browsers and profiles without mixing protocols, credentials or session assignments.

Code and automation

Developer proxy examples

Use focused examples for the language, client or browser automation framework in your workflow.

Find the exact failure

Proxy errors and fixes

Separate credential, protocol, network and target-site problems before replacing an IP.

Choose by risk and task

Comparisons and use cases

Compare proxy types and pool sizes using the reliability, reputation and session needs of the task.

A shorter route to the answer

Frequently asked questions

Where should a new proxy user start?

Start with the proxy setup guides, choose one authentication method, and test one proxy before importing a larger list.

Where can I find developer examples?

Use the developer examples hub for Node.js, Selenium, Playwright, Puppeteer, Postman and API testing workflows.

Which guides help me choose a proxy type?

Use the comparison guides to evaluate dedicated, semi-dedicated, HTTP, SOCKS5, private, free, datacenter and residential proxies.

Ready for a practical check?

Test the setup before you scale it

Verify one proxy independently, then use the matching browser, tool or developer guide.

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