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`What are datacenter proxies and why use them?
`What are residential proxies and why use them?
`Are residential proxies better than datacenter proxies?
`Datacenter vs. residential proxies for sneakers
`How to set up a residential proxy server?
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`June 03, 2021
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`What is the difference between
`residential and datacenter proxies?
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`Residential proxy and datacenter proxy servers offer a way to hide your IP address and
`help you anonymously scrape data from the web. But which proxy is the best choice for
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`Both residential and datacenter proxies hide your real IP address when browsing online.
`This helps if you can’t access a certain website because you are banned, or when you
`are trying to access geo-blocked content such as Netix, YouTube, or whilst you are
`searching for the cheapest ight tickets.
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`So, how does this work? Well, your IP address is like an online ngerprint that is used to
`track you. By using a residential proxy you are able to hide your real IP behind another IP,
`which is traced to a home address that’s not your own. Whereas a datacenter proxy IP
`address is traced back to the corporation or datacenter associated with it.
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`So, which one would be the better choice for you to use?
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`What are datacenter proxies and why use
`them?
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`Let’s start with datacenter proxies – they are the most common proxies out there.
`When it comes to hiding your IP address, these proxies don’t have anything to do with
`your internet connection or Internet Service Provider (ISP) as these are completely
`independent of both. This way it is easy for you to hide your IP address without being
`linked to one particular place.
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`Websites also use cookies to help and identify your IP address by placing them in your
`browser. Of all the online ngerprints you leave behind when you browse the internet,
`your IP address is the most valuable, as it can pinpoint your exact geographical
`location. This way, search engines can provide localized results, and websites can geo-
`block content based on your location.
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`So, if you need online anonymity, or you want to unlock content from another country,
`you can try a paid datacenter proxy service to help mask your IP address. The trouble is,
`websites are getting more aware of this, and will often block datacenter proxies. There
`is a way though – if you’re tired of being agged while using datacenter proxies,
`residential proxies offer an effective way around this problem.
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`What are residential proxies and why use
`them?
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`Residential proxies offer IP addresses that are connected to real residential addresses,
`making them all but impossible to ban. This allows you to effectively hide your real IP
`address, work around geo-blocked content or scrape and harvest data from around the
`web. Buy residential proxies from reliable providers only, and avoid free proxies if
`possible.
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`Smartproxy offers a rotating residential proxy service that constantly rotates and
`updates the IP you’re hiding behind, making it a more effective way to improve your
`online privacy, security, and safety. Smartproxy makes sure to secure communications
`and transactions by supporting an HTTPs protocol. Smartproxy residential rotating
`proxies also give you access to a pool of more than 40 million proxies which alternate
`with each new request, or sticky IP sessions to keep your sessions for up to ten
`minutes. This way very few, if any, websites will be able to track you. Unlike free proxy
`services, which are usually slow and unreliable, Smartproxy offers residential proxies
`with an unlimited number of connections, threads, and countries at once. Even so,
`there’ll be a solution to suit both your needs and your budget, as our pricing model is
`based on trac usage.
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`Are residential proxies better than datacenter
`proxies
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`In short, the answer is yes – and there are a few reasons why you should choose
`rotating residential proxies over datacenter proxies.
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`1. Residential proxy IPs are more legitimate– Security systems will usually place more
`trust in residential IPs, as residential IPs are assigned only to real residential addresses.
`Basically, some websites can detect you are using a proxy connection and you may nd
`that your datacenter connection is blocked. What usually happens is that datacenter IPs
`are often easier to acquire than residential IPs, and a high percentage of datacenter
`users will be hiding their real IP for malicious purposes. Therefore these IPs are more
`likely to be banned.
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`2. A greater range of locations to connect from – Rotating residential proxies offer a
`range of locations you can connect from, making them ideal for circumventing
`geographical blocks.
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`Datacenter vs. residential proxies for sneakers
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`The clear cut answer to this question: residential proxies are better for hiding your
`sneaker bot than datacenter proxies. Data center proxy speed and reliability is good, if
`you only have one or two accounts, but they are worse with many accounts and prone
`to subnet bans.
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`Choosing the right type of proxies for sneaker bots is very important. Sneaker proxies
`hide your IP address, so a sneaker bot like Better Nike Bot or Nike shoe bot can connect
`to Nike, Adidas, Supreme, or Footsites and add products to the cart multiple times.
`Sneaker sites frown on that, so you have to use the best proxies. But which - datacenter
`or residential proxies - are really better for sneakerheads?
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`To cop multiple pairs with a sneaker bot (e.g. Nike bot, Adidas bot, Yeezy bot, etc.) you
`need fast proxies and unique IPs for every account. BUT, your bot can’t act too fast,
`because if they add to the cart and go to checkout instantly, they will get blocked. That
`means proxy speed is not the main factor to cop sneakers, so you must set up your
`shoe bot correctly. Your best bet is to make its actions look natural, and residential
`proxies are better than datacenter proxy IPs for looking like a real user.
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`Here are the pros and cons of residential vs. datacenter proxies for sneakers:
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`Bans: residential proxies are better because they are unique. Datacenter proxies get
`massive subnet bans if one IP is detected.
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`Speed: datacenter proxies are usually a little faster, but speed is not the main factor,
`because if you act too fast, you will be blocked. You will always get the best speed if
`you choose a location near your target.
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`Price: shared proxies are cheaper because you can use more IP addresses at the
`same time. If you choose to buy dedicated IPs (residential or datacenter), you will pay
`a lot more. Remember, most dedicated proxies have no guarantee and might have
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`been used in the past. We recommend using shared residential proxies for the best
`value.
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`Uniqueness: residential proxies are more unique than datacenter proxies.
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`Usability for international releases: global residential IP networks like ours are better
`than data center IPs because you can choose US, European or Japanese proxies and
`cop goods internationally. Datacenter proxies would only work in the country where its
`servers are located.
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`How to set up a residential proxy server?
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`To get started, get in touch via live chat, or leave us a few details in
`sales@smartproxy.com form and we’ll get right back to you. In order to get you set up,
`we’ll discuss your needs and use case.
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`After creating your dashboard account you can choose the subscription service that
`suits you the best. You can then use this dashboard to track your daily trac usage, add
`extra sub-users and track their usage, add whitelisted IPs, and change your plan at any
`time. You can also add extra credits to your account if necessary.
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`For more information, check out our FAQs, or if you’re ready to get started, get in touch
`and we’ll set you up right away. Start using residential proxies today!
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`James Keenan
`Senior content writer
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`The automation and anonymity evangelist at Smartproxy. He
`believes in data freedom and everyone’s right to become a self-
`starter. James is here to share knowledge and help you succeed
`with residential proxies.
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