What Is a Residential Proxy?

A residential proxy is a proxy service provided through real residential IP addresses. Unlike data center proxies, residential proxies' IP addresses are assigned to household users by internet service providers, making them harder to detect and block. Since these IP addresses come from actual residential networks, using residential proxies can better simulate real user behavior, avoiding being blocked or detected by target websites.

Applicable Plans and Their Billing Methods:

Rotating Residential Proxies:

Rotating residential proxies periodically change IP addresses. Each request may use a different IP, usually switching between a few minutes to several hours. They are suitable for applications needing a large number of different IP addresses, such as web scraping, data collection, and market research, to avoid being blocked by target websites.

Typically billed by traffic (per GB), sometimes by the number of requests or usage time. Charges are based on the actual traffic or request count, offering high flexibility.

Unlimited Traffic Plan:

The unlimited traffic plan usually refers to a proxy service without limits on traffic or request count. Users can use the proxy service without restrictions on data transfer or request numbers for a certain period. It is suitable for applications requiring large data transfers, such as large-scale data scraping and video streaming.

Typically billed by time period (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly), with no restrictions on traffic and request count. Fixed fees are suitable for large-scale and high-frequency usage scenarios.

Static Residential Proxies:

Static residential proxies provide fixed IP addresses that do not change frequently. Users use the same IP throughout the entire session. They are suitable for applications requiring a stable connection over a long period, such as account login, online shopping, and ad verification.

Typically billed by the number of IP addresses and usage time (e.g., monthly rental of fixed IPs). Fees are linked to the number of IPs and usage time, suitable for stable and long-term use scenarios.

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