r/proxies

I've been trying to scrape public data using rotating datacenter proxies, but Cloudflare/Akamai keeps flagging them almost instantly.

Is anyone still successfully using Datacenter proxies for scraping, or is switching to Mobile/Residential proxies mandatory now? Would love to hear how you guys handle IP reputation and fingerprinting

When someone says to me they used 500GB or let's say 1TB of proxy traffic last month...

How much of that traffic created value and was used in workflows?

And how much was spent on:

• Retries
• Failed requests
• CAPTCHAs
• Blocked sessions
• Debugging
• Requests that never returned usable data

I think It's surprisingly difficult to answer and very few providers have this transparent overview like a monthly report where the traffic went

Because most providers show you how much traffic you consumed and very few help you understand why it was consumed.

That got me thinking, is proxy bandwidth becoming like cloud bills?

Everyone knows they're paying for it in a monthly subscription, but very few people know where it's going

Would you be interested in seeing a data-backed investigation into where proxy traffic really goes? Because I definitely would

Please please PLEASE, I really need to have some proxy for j.ai!! I don't want to spend money using it, but I honestly would love to have proxy. I tried DeepSeek Flash once, but it's obvs limited, so I want something a little more permanent... hope to have someone comment on here!! (Also, new to Reddit XD)

What kind of proxy should I use just for browsing Instagram posts? Are there any you can recommend for this task that don't charge for data transfer by the gigabyte? One IG account, strictly for browsing—which providers do you use for the lowest cost?

I'm looking for a B2B, wholesale, or upstream proxy provider that can supply Iraqi IPs in larger quantities.

My requirements:

• Country: Iraq
• Prefer ISP / Static Residential, but Datacenter may also be considered
• Pricing must be per IP / monthly, NOT per GB
• High or unlimited traffic preferred
• Ability to select a specific ISP / ASN
• I can purchase multiple IPs and potentially increase the quantity if the service works well

I'm especially interested in:

• Hulum Almustakbal – AS203214
• Earthlink
• Horizon – AS203217
• Other Iraqi ISPs/ASNs are also welcome

I've already checked several retail proxy websites, and many of them appear to have the same Iraqi IP inventory/ranges, so I'm specifically looking for wholesale suppliers, upstream providers, private inventory, or B2B providers with different/new Iraqi IP ranges.

If you are a provider, reseller with access to a different upstream, or know a company that can source Iraqi IPs directly, please comment or DM me.

I'm open to purchasing 5, 10, 20+ IPs, depending on availability. If you can continuously source new Iraqi IPs, I'm interested in a long-term arrangement.

Please mention:

• Available Iraqi ISPs/ASNs
• Approximate quantity
• Price per IP/month
• Traffic/bandwidth limits
• SOCKS5/HTTP support

Thanks!

Hey guys :)

Ive been using brightdata for a while.. i find it quite expensive tho. I mainly use the datacenter unlimited usage proxies..

Now I found a site called webshare(.)io and saw they seem to be quite cheap.. Ive never seen them before.

Did anyone ever use them? good/bad?

Based on my experience, I do not recommend IPRoyal. If you are considering buying a proxy from them, especially for access to specific target sites, I suggest choosing another provider.

On August 6, 2026, I purchased a Hong Kong HTTP/HTTPS proxy from IPRoyal for $7.02. My intended use was normal browser access, particularly Upwork.

My setup:

• Chromium 149
• HTTP/HTTPS protocol
• Port 12323
• Credentials provided by IPRoyal
• Direct connection without a VPN
• Additional tests using curl and Python urllib

The proxy did not work reliably:

• Google returned ERR_CONNECTION_RESET.
• curl returned HTTP 000, connection resets, or timeouts.
• Upwork initially returned HTTP 403 and later timed out.
• The IPv4 test endpoint selected by IPRoyal support also timed out.
• Multiple unrelated destinations eventually became unreachable through the proxy.

I understand that an Upwork 403 alone does not prove that a proxy is defective, since websites can block proxy IPs. However, repeated resets and timeouts across multiple unrelated sites, including IPRoyal’s own requested test endpoint, made the proxy unusable for me.

I contacted support immediately and provided:

• The exact proxy protocol and port
• Chromium test results
• curl results
• Python urllib test details
• Error messages and timeout results
• Direct tests without a VPN
• Additional tests through a proxy chain

One of their AI agents confirmed that the HTTP/HTTPS protocol and port were correct. IPRoyal then offered to refund the full $7.02 to my IPRoyal account balance.

I declined the internal account credit and requested a refund to my original payment method. After that, I was transferred among multiple AI agents and support representatives and repeatedly asked to perform more troubleshooting.

They asked me to install Clash Verge, submit screenshots, make a screen recording, run more verbose curl commands, and provide my public IP address. I eventually refused to repeat further tests because I had already submitted results from Chromium, curl, and Python.

For transparency, I did not provide their final requested screenshot, screen recording, or public IP. However, I had already provided multiple technical test results. Support later described the situation as me not wanting to cooperate with debugging, which I believe is an unfair characterization of the conversation.

My refund request was forwarded to the Finance Team, and I was told to expect an update within 24 hours. Several days later, I still had:

• No confirmation that the refund was approved
• No refund reference number
• No exact processing date
• No refund to my original payment method

When I said that I would submit an dispute, a representative told me that doing so “might affect” my account, without clearly explaining what that meant.

The amount is only $7.02. The financial loss is small, but the time spent dealing with repetitive AI responses, support transfers, and troubleshooting requests has cost far more than the order itself.

My conclusion: I do not recommend IPRoyal. A proxy provider should be able to verify a failed endpoint and make a clear refund decision without sending a customer through several days of AI agents and repetitive troubleshooting.

If you still decide to use IPRoyal, I strongly recommend:

• Buying the smallest possible order first
• Testing every required target site immediately
• Paying through a method that supports transaction disputes
• Saving the advertisement, product description, and refund policy
• Recording all test results and support conversations
• Not accepting account credit unless you intend to keep using the service

My refund is still pending. I will update this post if IPRoyal returns the $7.02 to my original payment method.

I'm using TikTok on an iPhone and just need one stable German IP per account.

I bought German Static ISP proxies from Decodo. The first IPs were showing datacenter/hosting characteristics, so support replaced them.

The replacements now show:

• Decodo dashboard: Germany
• MaxMind/IPinfo: Germany
• RIPE WHOIS: India (IN)
• TikTok itself: India — it literally displays the TikTok India blocked-service page.

One other Decodo IP I have shows Germany in both GeoIP + RIPE and TikTok correctly sees Germany, using the exact same device/setup.

I've also checked IPv6/WebRTC/DNS leaks - everything is fine, so this isn't just my real location leaking(I am not from India).

What proxies will not have this issue? I don't want to pay $100–130/month for a dedicated mobile proxy just for one TikTok account.

What affordable proxy type/provider would you recommend for this?

Ideally:

• static/dedicated IP
• Germany
• real residential/ISP ASN
• RIPE country = DE
• no datacenter/hosting classification
• (preferably) works with TikTok on iPhone

Is a good Static ISP still the right choice, or is there another cheaper option I'm missing?

I know this sub is packed with network wizard, so hopefully thi is the right place to ask.

I'm looking for legit Residential IP VPNs (non-datacenter) that don't immediately get flagged as proxies by fraud checks, but it feels like half the providers out there are just marketing fluff.

Among options like StarVPN or similar services, which ones are you guys actually running day-to-day, how are the speeds holding up, and is the extra cost even worth it over

standard VPNs? Dropping your experiences or red flags below would be super helpful! Many thanks!

Is there anyone in the world that want to partnership with me with my proxies permanent individual none ever track your none going to see your history we have to make anonymous proxy