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20M Proxy IPs in 195 Countries

Frequently Asked Questions

• What can I use proxies for?

  Any use case where access to web data is crucial: Infatica clients use our proxies to build price aggregation platforms, perform search engine optimization, create brand protection and marketing strategies, conduct academic and adtech research, produce uptime and performance services, ensure corporate data protection, and more.

• Which locations can Infatica’s proxies offer?

  Infatica’s proxy network features a set of major cities from different countries. The most popular geolocations include the United States, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, India, Turkey, Poland, China, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Vietnam – and the full list is more extensive.

• How much does a proxy cost?

  How much does a proxy cost? The proxy’s price is determined by several factors: proxy type (e.g. datacenter vs. residential) or additional features (e.g. proxy rotation.) Buying in bulk is cheaper: For instance, Infatica’s high volume pricing plan offers a gigabyte of proxy traffic for just $1.

• Are free proxies worth it?

  Free proxies can be OK for the simplest tasks like taking a quick look at a geo-restricted website. Still, we would advise against using them: Some free proxy providers may inject your traffic with ads, sell it to third parties, or even try to intercept it to steal sensitive data (e.g. credit card details or passwords.)

• Can proxies be trusted?

  Yes, if the proxy provider is ethical and upholds their ethical code: This way, you can ensure that the IP addresses are sourced from consenting users and the proxy network itself is properly secured.

• Are proxies legal?

  Yes: Proxies are simply a network tool, similar to VPNs. Proxies change your IP address and do not interfere with the target website in any way. Proxies are completely legal, so they’re used by a wide variety of companies.

• Are proxies detectable?

  Yes, but it would require some heavy lifting on the other party’s end. If the proxy provider is diligent, detecting their proxies is harder. Additionally, some proxy types are more easily detectable (i.e. data center proxies compared to their residential counterparts.)

• Is my traffic safe when using proxies?

  Yes: Your data is protected by HTTPS's end-to-end encryption algorithms used by both the client and the destination server. This prevents any third party (such as your ISP, network administrator, or the proxy server itself) from intercepting your data at any point in the data transfer process.

• Are proxies better than VPN?

  Proxies operate on an application level, ideal for specific tasks like web scraping and market research. VPNs encrypt all device traffic and create a secure tunnel for your entire internet connection. Proxies are typically faster, while VPNs provide may be slower.

• How can I turn off proxy services?

  Access your device's network settings, locate the proxy configuration section, and disable the proxy settings. Restart your applications to ensure changes take effect.

• What are proxies typically used for?

  Common uses include market research, competitor analysis, price monitoring, brand protection, SEO checking, web testing, and data collection. Businesses use proxies to access geo-restricted content and maintain multiple accounts legally.

• What is a proxy service?

  A proxy service acts as an intermediary between your device and the internet, routing your traffic through different IP addresses. It helps mask your location, access geo-restricted content, and enhance online privacy.