Proxies for Data Scraping

A proxy is an intermediary server that acts as a gateway between your device and the internet. It forwards your requests to websites or services on your behalf, masking your IP address and providing various benefits such as enhanced privacy, security, and access to region-restricted content.

When you connect to the internet through a proxy server, your requests are first sent to the proxy server. The proxy server then forwards the requests to the target website or service, retrieves the requested data, and sends it back to your device. This process helps in hiding your real IP address and adding an extra layer of security and anonymity.

At OxyProxy, we understand the global demand for cost-effective proxies, as well as the inherent risks and cybersecurity threats associated with free proxies. In response, we've committed our resources to offer web users a dependable, fully anonymous proxy solution that doesn't compromise safety. Please explore our comprehensive documentation to gain insights into our free offerings.

Free proxy servers often have a reputation for being unsafe, especially when obtained from unverified providers. Such negative perceptions arise from instances where users have fallen victim to scams or other malicious activities through free proxies from untrustworthy sources.

To mitigate these risks, evaluating a provider's reliability is crucial. Free proxies, if misused, can lead to unauthorized collection and sale of user data, exposure to malware, and even theft of personal information.

The legitimacy of free proxies depends heavily on the provider's reliability. With the prevalence of scams, performance issues, and cybersecurity breaches, free proxies must be approached with caution. Free proxies can be deemed legitimate when supplied by a reputable, established company like OxyProxy. Many providers might offer an extensive list of free proxies, often resulting in improper maintenance and leading to compromised safety.

OxyProxy takes pride in offering free premium proxies, limited to 10 IP addresses per account, enabling our professional team to constantly oversee their performance and security.

A free proxy refers to a proxy server that users can access without any cost. Acting as an intermediary between a user's device and the internet, it forwards user requests to websites. By using its own IP address, the proxy conceals the user's actual IP, enabling anonymous browsing, access to blocked websites, and discreet web activity.

With any OxyProxy plan the SOCKS5 protocol is an included feature at no additional cost.

Designed for high performance and fast speed, SOCKS5 proxies are ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks such as video streaming, live calls, gaming, and accessing geo-restricted content. Their enhanced download speeds make them valuable when speed takes precedence over data precision.

Unlike SOCKS4, which lacks authentication methods, SOCKS5 proxy servers offered by OxyProxy implement secure authentication, ensuring robust protection.

Proxies serve as intermediaries that forward requests and responses between a client and a server. While they share this fundamental function, different types of proxies are designed for different needs and use-cases. Among these, HTTP and SOCKS proxies are the most commonly used. Understanding their distinctions can help you choose the right one for your specific needs.

Server proxies from Fineproxy	HTTP	HTTPS	Socks4	Socks5
Port	8080/8085	8080/8085	1080/1085	1080/1085
Work with HTTPS sites	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anonymity	Partial	Partial	Complete	Complete
Unlimited traffic	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Thread limit	No	No	No	No
Proxy Speed	up to 100 mb/s	up to 100 mb/s	up to 100 mb/s	up to 100 mb/s
Ability to work with binding to IP, without login and password	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of class (C) subnets in the proxy buffer	>250	>250	>250	>250

• For General Web Browsing: If your primary need is general web browsing or accessing HTTP/HTTPS sites, an HTTP proxy provided by OxyProxy will suffice.
• For Advanced Features and Various Traffic Types: If your tasks include handling different types of traffic or require advanced features like secure authentication or IPv6 support, a SOCKS proxy, particularly SOCKS5, offered by OxyProxy would be the better choice.

SOCKS5, the latest version of the Socket Secure (SOCKS) internet protocol, supports TCP connections and offers enhanced online security. It is often utilized for demanding traffic tasks like P2P sharing and streaming.

OxyProxy provides a variety of locations worldwide to meet your specific proxy usage requirements. Please consult our Locations page for a comprehensive list of available locations.

Although reputable providers like OxyProxy typically ensure high levels of anonymity, potential detection by the target website remains a risk. Websites might perceive your activities as suspicious, trace your real IP address, and block you. Therefore, responsible and cautious use of proxy servers is vital.

Different proxy types offer distinct sharing models:

• Private Proxy: Exclusively owned by you.
• Shared Proxy: Shared with 0-3 users.

OxyProxy optimizes all sharing to guarantee that different users do not receive the same proxies for identical sites.

OxyProxy assigns proxies randomly from over 500 IPv4 /24 proxy subnets. We ensure that none of the /24 proxy subnets are consecutive, enhancing your security and anonymity.

OxyProxy's rotating proxy technology assigns a new IP address from your proxy list with each request. This ensures a fresh and unique IP for each web interaction, further enhancing anonymity, accessibility, and security.

At OxyProxy, we offer both dedicated and shared proxy options to cater to various needs and preferences. Understanding the difference between these two types of proxies is essential to choosing the right solution for your specific requirements:

• Dedicated (Private) Proxies: These proxies are exclusively owned by you. When you opt for a private proxy, you gain complete control over it. This ensures that your connection is not affected by other users, offering you maximum speed, performance, and security. Private proxies are ideal for tasks that require consistent and uninterrupted connection, as they provide high anonymity and can handle significant traffic without any slowdowns.

• Shared Proxies: These proxies are shared with up to 3 other users. OxyProxy takes great care in optimizing the proxy list to minimize the overlap of traffic towards the same website among shared users. By sharing the proxy with a limited number of users, costs are reduced, making it a more affordable option. Shared proxies may be suitable for general browsing or tasks that do not require the high performance and security levels of private proxies.

At OxyProxy, we emphasize quality and user experience. Regardless of whether you choose dedicated or shared proxies, our advanced technology and expert team ensure that the proxies are maintained for optimal performance. We continuously monitor and manage the traffic to prevent potential conflicts in shared proxies, keeping the experience smooth and secure for all users.

In summary, the choice between dedicated and shared proxies depends on your specific needs and budget:

Type	Ownership	Number of Users Sharing	Performance & Security Level	Ideal for
Dedicated Proxy	Exclusive to you	None	High	Tasks requiring high performance
Shared Proxy	Shared	Up to 3	Moderate	General browsing, cost-effective use

Please feel free to consult our support team at OxyProxy to further understand which option would best suit your needs and to explore the customized solutions we offer.