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These guides explain how proxy servers work and how to choose between residential, ISP, datacenter and mobile proxies. Each guide starts with a short answer, then covers the details, trade-offs and examples. Start with what a proxy server is, then compare the proxy types for your use case.
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ISP vs residential proxies
ISP proxies are static IPs from residential ISPs hosted on servers; residential proxies are rotating household IPs. Compare trust, speed, rotation and pricing.
What is a proxy server?
A proxy server forwards your internet requests from its own IP address. Learn how proxies work, the main proxy types, forward vs reverse proxies, and common uses.
What is a residential proxy?
A residential proxy routes requests through IP addresses that internet providers assign to homes. Learn how they work, where the IPs come from and when to use one.
What is a SOCKS5 proxy?
SOCKS5 is a proxy protocol that relays TCP connections, and UDP where enabled, without reading them. How it works, how it differs from HTTP and when to use it.
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