Proxies
What is a proxy?
A proxy is a server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers. A client connects to the proxy server, requesting some service, such as a file, connection, web page, or other resource available from a different server and the proxy server evaluates the request as a way to simplify and control its complexity.
Proxies are used for a variety of reasons, including:
To enhance security by hiding the client's IP address and potentially encrypting the traffic.
To bypass censorship and filters
To speed up access to resources by caching content and reusing previously fetched resources.
To log or monitor access to a resource.
How are proxies used for botting?
Proxies are used to assign a unique IP address to every task you have, this makes it seem like a different person in a different location/device is accessing the website while its really just one person behind the whole thing
What types of proxies are there?
There are 2 main types of Proxies, Residential (Resi) and Datacenter (DC/ISP)
What is a residential proxy?
A residential proxy is a type of proxy server that uses an IP address assigned to a physical location, typically a home or office, rather than a datacenter IP address. Because the IP address is associated with a real-world location, residential proxies are often considered to be less detectable and more trustworthy than datacenter proxies, which use IP addresses that are associated with server farms or hosting companies.
Residential proxies can provide a high level of anonymity, as the IP address can be associated with a real-world location, but it is important to note that the proxy provider still has access to all of the data passing through their servers, and the use of residential proxies may still be detected by advanced security systems.
What is a datacenter proxy?
A datacenter proxy is a type of proxy server that uses IP addresses that are associated with data centers rather than a physical residential location. These proxies are created and maintained by hosting companies and server farms, and they are designed to provide a high level of scalability and reliability.
Compared to residential proxies, datacenter proxies are often seen as less trustworthy, as the IP addresses are not associated with a real-world location. However, they are also less likely to be detected and blocked, as the IP addresses are commonly used for a variety of purposes, including hosting websites and other online services.
It is important to note that the use of datacenter proxies may still be detected by advanced security systems and the proxy provider still has access to all of the data passing through their servers, which can pose a security risk.
Main differences between the two proxy types
The main differences between datacenter and residential proxies include:
IP origin: Datacenter proxies use IP addresses associated with data centers, while residential proxies use IP addresses associated with real physical residential locations.
Trustworthiness: Residential proxies are generally seen as more trustworthy, as the IP addresses are associated with real physical locations, while datacenter proxies are often seen as less trustworthy, as the IP addresses are associated with data centers.
Detection and blocking: Datacenter proxies are less likely to be detected and blocked, as the IP addresses are commonly used for a variety of purposes, while residential proxies may be more easily detected and blocked, as they are associated with real physical locations.
Speed: Datacenter proxies are typically faster and more reliable, as they are maintained by hosting companies and server farms, while residential proxies may be slower, as they are associated with real physical locations and may be subject to internet connectivity issues.
Price: Residential proxies are generally more expensive than datacenter proxies, as they are typically sold on a per-IP basis and require a larger infrastructure to maintain the real physical locations.
Anonymity: Both residential and datacenter proxies can provide a high level of anonymity, as the IP address can be associated with a location other than the client's true location, but it is important to note that the proxy provider still has access to all of the data passing through their servers, which can pose a security risk.
Other
On sites with proxy protection run local, resi, or any unbanned IP list (thanks Yungus#2286)
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