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Forward proxy vs. reverse proxy - What’s the difference?

When you navigate the internet, your device doesn’t always connect directly to the destination server. Instead, requests are often routed through a proxy before reaching their destinat...

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How to track an IP address (3 methods)

Tracking an IP address can help you gather information about the physical location of a device that’s connected to the internet. It can also reveal some technical and contextual inform...

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What is a backconnect proxy? The complete guide

A proxy is a server that sits between your device and the internet. Proxies handle requests from your device and forward them to the internet, which replaces your real IP address with ...

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What is a transparent proxy and how does it work?

A transparent proxy is a kind of forward proxy, because it forwards requests from your device to the internet. It's called "transparent" because it does not alter your request before f...

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What is a forward proxy and how do they work?

A forward proxy manages requests between your device and the internet. It is called a “forward” proxy because it “forwards” requests from your device to the internet instead of your de...

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Load Balancer vs Reverse Proxy: Which One Should You Use?

Both reverse proxies and load balancers act as intermediaries, but each serves a unique purpose and possesses distinct functionalities. A reverse proxy stands as a gateway that directs...

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The Top 6 Geosurf Alternatives of 2023

With an impressive pool of over 3.5 million proxies across 94 countries, Geosurf has carved a niche for itself in the proxy industry. But what if you're seeking something different? In...

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The Best Proxy for Facebook: Top Picks for 2023

Facebook is a great way to connect with people all over the world. That's why it's also a strong place for marketing. But, Facebook can make marketing tough and costly for companies. T...

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Snapchat Proxies: Which provider should you use in 2023?

With a staggering 397 million daily active users, Snapchat has secured its place among the World's leading social media platforms. However, due to its closed nature, much of the data a...

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SOAX Product Update: Introducing US Datacenter Proxies

At SOAX, the mission is to consistently deliver the finest and most comprehensive proxy solutions. Over the past year, our proxy network has experienced significant expansion. This gro...

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The Top 9 Proxy Providers for LinkedIn of 2023

LinkedIn is a popular platform for professionals, where job seekers and companies connect to advance their careers and businesses. It's a vast resource for various purposes. However, m...

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Best Reddit Proxies of 2023

Reddit, with its bustling community of over 50 million daily active users, is undeniably one of the internet's liveliest platforms. However, for many, consistent access to Reddit can b...

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Twitter Proxies: The Best Proxy Providers of 2023

Twitter, or as of late, 'X', can sometimes feel restrictive, with geo-blocked trends and content based on your location. Shadowbans if you switch accounts too quickly. Data access limi...

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Best Telegram Proxies in 2023

Have you ever felt frustrated by slow speeds or regional blocking when using Telegram? Wish you could access Telegram securely and anonymously no matter where you are? Then it's time t...

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The 5 Best Instagram Proxies to Use in 2023

In 13 years, Instagram grew to become one of the most popular apps in the world. So popular in fact, that it's the 4th most popular website in the entire world. With all that traffic a...

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SOAX New Prices: Save Up to 87%!

At SOAX, our goal is to provide you with an exceptional data collection platform. Our proxies are already known for their success rates, response times, and adherence to privacy regula...

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The 6 Best TikTok Proxies to Use in 2023

Since its launch in 2016, TikTok has grown into one of the most popular social media platforms and apps in the world. As of 2023, TikTok has over 1.7 billion monthly active users. Howe...

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The Practical Guide to Using cURL with a Proxy (+ code snippets)

Web scraping is a vital aspect of data gathering in the digital age. Let's explore cURL, a command-line tool widely adopted for this purpose. Think of it as your digital Swiss Army kni...

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The 6 Best YouTube Proxy Sites of 2023 (Free & Paid)

Since its inception 15 years ago, Youtube has gone from a small site where people share random videos to a powerhouse hosting content on pretty much any topic imaginable. Want to learn...

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How To Extract Data From A Website?

The world of data is at our feet, information is available everywhere and all we need to do is to extract it and take it in. Data scraping has become one of the best known functions fo...

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What is an Anonymous Proxy and VPN?

The primary function of a proxy is to make users anonymous and secure their privacy. But in reality a proxy can reveal the true IP address or inform a website that its visitor uses a p...

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How to Change and Disable Your Geolocation in Browser? | SOAX Blog

Geolocation determines a user’s location and ties it to a web browser or an app. Many websites use this information to adjust users’ browsing experience so it matches their current loc...

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What is the Difference Between IPv4 and IPv6? | SOAX Blog

IPv4 and IPv6 are both versions of TCP/IP protocols. If this sounds like a curse your system administrator used to whisper under their breath, please read on. IP refers to Internet Pro...

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Proxies Misconceptions: Speed

Because of the proxies’ complex nature that depends on many variables. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned proxy user, there are always some technical details that might need additi...

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Proxy for Email Protection: Why and How to Use It? | SOAX Blog

Emails play an important role in private lives and business operations. This makes them a valuable target for the hackers, who constantly increase their malicious toolkit for collectin...

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What is Sneaker Proxy and How Does It Work? | SOAX Blog

There are a few ways to get your hands on the latest sneakers. For those who love sneakers and hate paying full price, there are always Sneaker Proxies that allow you to purchase up-to...

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HTTP Proxy: What Is It and How Does It Work? | SOAX Blog

A computer connects to the Internet using an IP address assigned by ISP (internet service provider). This IP address handles outgoing requests and incoming traffic. A proxy acts as ano...

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What Is Browser Fingerprinting and How Does It Work? | SOAX Blog

Browser Fingerprinting is a method that websites use to collect unique information about a browser and a network device. Initially, fingerprinting was used for websites to be displayed...

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Dedicated Proxy: What is It and How Does It Work?

All proxies have the ultimate goal of protecting users’ privacy and security. At the same time, different types of proxies strive to achieve this goal through slightly different means ...

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Proxy for Gmail: Step-By-Step Guide How to Set Up Gmail Proxies | SOAX Blog

Email is an essential tool for so many everyday activities, from our private lives to business tasks. Gmail is one of the most popular email platforms with over 1.8 billion users globa...

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What Is Open Proxy and How to Effectively Use It? | SOAX Blog

As the internet has become an integral part of our lives, our need for online security also became vitally important. In an attempt to protect sensitive data and keep anonymity while s...

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Proxy for Chrome: How to Set Up and Use It? | SOAX Blog

Google Chrome is the most popular internet browser in the world. Over 3 billion people use it for daily personal and business activities. In this article, we’ll explore how to use Goog...

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What is a Reverse Proxy and How Does It Work?

It is well-known that a proxy determines the relationship between a user and a web server (or a website). But it is the traffic flow direction that defines who benefits from this relat...

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Proxy on Android: How to Set Up and Use

Proxy services provide internet users with a certain level of anonymity as they browse the web and enable them to access geo restricted websites. While proxies are often used on comput...

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How to Set Up a Proxy Server on iPhone or iPad?

There are several reasons for which you would want to set up a proxy server on your iOS device. Networks in offices or schools often require you to use one or you might just want to st...

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How to Test a Proxy?

In this article, we will talk about why and how to test proxies using different tools. Let us recall why you might be interested in using a proxy in the first place. A proxy protects y...

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Proxy Server Errors: the Main Types and Ways to Fix Them

To understand a proxy server error, one needs to understand what a proxy server is. A proxy server is a server that functions as an intermediary between the user and a webpage by recei...

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What are Shared Proxies?

There are different types of proxies and selecting the best fit for your needs might be confusing at first. Whilst the ultimate goal of all proxies remains the same – to protect the id...

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What is an Elite Proxy and How to Get It?

If you are among the millions of people who are searching for a way of using the internet for their benefits while securing their data, saving bandwidths and having complete access to ...

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Why Do You Need to Use Proxies for SEO?

Proxies have many useful features, so it would be a mistake not to apply those to one of the main drivers of Internet marketing – SEO. In this article, we’ll explore how proxies can be...

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What Are CAPTCHA Proxies and How Do They Work?

Everyone has come across a CAPTCHA before; the security feature that many websites have enabled is usually disruptive and, in parts, annoying. They can be harmful when you get them whi...

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HTTP Proxy in Python: Guide How to Build

You might have used a proxy server before for the sake of online privacy or gaining access to online content that is blocked in your country. But have you paid attention to what type o...

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Static vs Rotating Proxies: what's the difference?

When working with web scraping and other online data-driven projects there are so many choices to make: for example, what type of proxies to use, what proxy provider to go with, and sh...

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How to Use Proxies for Web Scraping?

If you are planning on doing market or academic research, gathering information about competitors or running a marketing campaign, web scraping offers a variety of options for deliveri...

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Free vs. Paid Proxies: The Pros & Cons

In this article, we’re going to break down the differences between free vs. paid proxies, and provide you with an insight into why “free” does not always mean “better”. Should you use ...

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Datacenter Proxies vs. Residential Proxies

When you’re browsing the web your real IP address is like your ID. The websites you access can easily track your location and block your IP if your http requests are deemed suspicious....

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5 Benefits of Using the SOAX Residential Proxy Network

Residential proxies allow you to visit any website and harvest large amounts of data without the risk of being noticed or blocked. With so many residential proxy providers out there, i...

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VPN vs. Proxy: What’s the Difference?

Both VPN and proxy allow you to securely and anonymously access web resources from any location. Despite having this in common, the two services have their own pros and cons, and work ...

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