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Proxy 101

Learn the basics about proxy servers - common terms, definitions and use cases explained.

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Proxy 101

How to Avoid an IP Ban: Causes, Types & Prevention Tips

Learn what causes an IP ban, how to tell if your IP is blocked, the different types of IP bans, and practical ways to reduce the risk of getting banned.

Nikita Mittal

Technical Writer
18min read
What Is Web Scraping
Proxy 101

What Is Web Scraping? How It Works, Uses & Benefits

Learn what web scraping is, how web scrapers work, the different types of scrapers, common use cases, benefits, legal considerations, and where proxies fit.

Gabriel Irene

Senior Integration Engineer
17min read
ISP proxies vs. Residential proxies
Proxy 101

ISP Proxies vs Residential Proxies: Which One to Use

Confused about ISP proxies vs residential proxies? This guide breaks down how each one actually works, where they differ on speed, rotation, block resistance, and cost, and exactly which use cases call for which - read on before you pay for the wrong one.

Gabriel Irene

Senior Integration Engineer
11min read
Proxy 101

VPN vs. Proxy: What's the Difference?

VPNs and proxies both hide your IP - but they're built for very different situations. If you're running automations, scraping data, or want faster targeted routing, a proxy might be the smarter choice. Here's the full breakdown →

Gabriel Irene

Senior Integration Engineer
7min read
Proxy 101

Static Proxy Performance for Large-Scale Data Scraping

This guide explains what static proxies actually mean in practice, how static datacenter proxies compare to ISP proxies for scraping, and when sticky sessions or rotating proxies make more sense.

Gabriel Irene

Senior Integration Engineer
14min read
Proxy 101

How to Use a Proxy Server on Any Device?

Learn how to setup and use a proxy server on any device

Mantas Petruškevičius

SEO Manager at Webshare
5min read
Proxy 101

SOCKS5 vs HTTP Proxy: Differences and Which One to Use?

SOCKS5 vs HTTP Proxy - learn differences between these two protocols and which one to use

Mantas Petruškevičius

SEO Manager at Webshare
5min read
Proxy 101

What Is a SOCKS5 Proxy and Why Should You Use One?

SOCKS5 proxies route any type of traffic without protocol restrictions. See how they compare to HTTP proxies and when they're the right choice.

Mantas Petruškevičius

SEO Manager at Webshare
5min read
Proxy 101

How to Use SOCKS5 Proxy on Any Device

Learn how to Use SOCKS5 proxy on any device.

Mantas Petruškevičius

SEO Manager at Webshare
7min read
Proxy 101

What Is HTTP Proxy? Setup, Pros, Cons & Alternatives

Learn what is an HTTP proxy and how to set it up.

Mantas Petruškevičius

SEO Manager at Webshare
7min read
Proxy 101

What Is a Rotating IP Address and How to Rotate It?

Learn what is a rotating IP address and how to rotate proxy server IP address.

Mantas Petruškevičius

SEO Manager at Webshare
7min read
Proxy 101

What is Dedicated Proxy? Benefits and Drawbacks Explained

A dedicated proxy gives you an exclusive IP - unlike shared, private, or residential tiers. Compare the options to find the right fit.

Utku Zihnioglu

CEO of Webshare
9min read
Proxy 101

What Is a Rotating Proxy?

Rotating proxies assign a new IP per request or on a schedule. How rotation works, residential vs. datacenter, and when to use a static proxy instead.

Utku Zihnioglu

CEO of Webshare
10min read
Proxy 101

Datacenter vs. Residential Proxies: 13 Key differences

Compare datacenter and residential proxies by speed, cost, reliability, detection risk, and use case to understand which proxy type fits your needs best.

Utku Zihnioglu

CEO of Webshare
11min read
Proxy 101

What Are Residential Proxies? Definition, Uses & How They Work

Residential proxies use real device IPs, not datacenters. See how they differ from static residential (ISP) proxies and when to use each.

Utku Zihnioglu

CEO of Webshare
10min read
Proxy 101

What are Datacenter Proxies? Explained

In simple words, datacenter proxies are intermediaries between a client and a server. These proxy servers assign users with IP addresses not affiliated with ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and come from third-party cloud service providers.

Utku Zihnioglu

CEO of Webshare
9min read