Learn how to optimize proxies for speed, anonymity, and cost. Includes comparisons of proxy vs VPN, and tips for developers using Scrapfly.
Proxies Knowledgebase
What are SOCKS5 proxies and how they compare to HTTP proxies?
SOCKS5 is the latest protocol version of SOCKS network routing protocol. Here's how it differs from HTTP.
What are private proxies and how are they used in scraping?
Private proxies mean the proxy is owned by a single user (opposite to shared proxies) which can significantly improve scraping performance.
Mobile vs Residential Proxies - which to choose for scraping?
For web scraping mobile or residential proxies are the best though fill different niches. Here's how to choose.
What is the difference between IPv4 vs IPv6 in web scraping?
IPv4 and IPv6 are two competing Internet Protocol version that have different advantages when it comes to web scraping. Here's what they are.
How to use VPNs as proxies for web scraping
VPNs can be used as IP proxies in web scraping. Here's how and what to keep an eye on when using this approach.
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