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Proxy 101 Glossary
This quick primer explains common proxy terminology for beginners.
Residential Proxy
A residential proxy routes your traffic through real household IP addresses. It is often used for web scraping and ad verification.
Datacenter Proxy
Datacenter proxies come from server farms rather than ISPs. They are fast and affordable but easier to detect.
Mobile Proxy
Mobile proxies use IPs assigned to mobile carriers, offering excellent geo-diversity for social media automation.
No-Logs Policy
Providers with a no-logs policy claim they do not store identifiable activity records, enhancing privacy.
Learn more on Wikipedia about proxies and anonymous proxies.