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Q: What is a proxy server?

A proxy server is an intermediary between your device and the internet. It routes your traffic through a different IP address, masking your real location and identity. Businesses use proxies for web scraping, ad verification, market research, and managing multiple accounts without triggering platform security checks.

Q: What's the difference between residential and datacenter proxies?

Residential proxies use real IP addresses assigned by internet service providers to home users — they look like ordinary visitors and are hard to detect. Datacenter proxies are hosted in cloud infrastructure, so they are faster and cheaper but easier for sites to flag. Most teams start with datacenter IPs for speed-sensitive work and upgrade to residential for scraping protected targets.

Q: Which proxy type is best for web scraping?

For protected targets such as search engines, e-commerce, and social platforms, residential proxies are usually the safest starting point. For simpler targets and high-throughput jobs, datacenter IPv6 proxies are faster and cheaper. Rotate IPs where needed, respect rate limits, and pair the right proxy tier with your target's defenses.

Q: How do I pick between static and rotating proxies?

Static proxies keep the same IP for the life of the session — ideal for managing accounts, checkout flows, or anything that needs a consistent identity. Rotating proxies swap IP every request or on a schedule — ideal for large-scale scraping where each request should look like a new visitor.

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Review all four public product paths, compare pricing, and verify reachability, exit IP, and location.

Review the four public plans

Based on this article, choose the proxy type and billing model that fits your workflow.

Residential IPv4 speed tiersPremium Residential Geo Target IPv4 (Unmetered)For wide geo-targeting on larger or ongoing jobs, with steady speed you pick by Mbps tier.Residential IPv4 traffic packsPremium Residential Geo Target IPv4 (GB Based)For Residential IPv4 work that needs wide geo-targeting and is easier to budget as a monthly GB allowance.USA residential IPv6USA Residential IPv6 proxiesFor targets on IPv6 or a supported CDN when you need USA residential IPs, a /32 subnet, and sticky or rotating sessions.Datacenter IPv6 locationsDatacenter IPv6 proxiesFor fast IPv6 jobs on targets on IPv6 or a supported CDN, across supported Datacenter IPv6 locations, with a private /48 range in each location.

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Proxy FAQ — Common Questions

Quick answers to the questions new proxy users ask most often.

What is a proxy server?

What's the difference between residential and datacenter proxies?

Which proxy type is best for web scraping?

Are proxies legal?

How do I pick between static and rotating proxies?

Does ColdProxy offer a free trial?

Free trials may be available after individual review. Tell us what you want to test and the capacity you need on Telegram or in a support ticket. We assess each request and confirm availability and trial terms before providing access. To start right away, use the shortest public billing period available for the product you want. Residential IPv4 (Unmetered) and Residential IPv6 currently offer hourly buying, while Datacenter IPv6 starts at daily billing and Residential IPv4 (GB Based) uses monthly traffic packs.