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# Proxy

> Use proxy settings in Octoparse when tasks require IP rotation, regional access, or improved extraction stability.

Proxy settings let Octoparse route task traffic through a different IP address or location. They can help when a website limits access by IP, shows region-specific content, or blocks repeated requests from the same source.

Use proxies carefully. A proxy can improve access stability, but it can also introduce slower loading, failed connections, or inconsistent page behavior if the proxy quality is poor.

## When to use a proxy

Use a proxy when:

* The website blocks or limits repeated access from one IP
* Content varies by country or region
* A task needs to appear from a specific location
* Cloud extraction behaves differently from local browsing
* The website shows frequent access errors
* Your workflow needs IP rotation for reliability

## Proxy types

| Proxy type            | Use case                                                                            |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Datacenter proxy      | Faster and cheaper, but more likely to be detected on some websites                 |
| Residential proxy     | Better for sites sensitive to datacenter traffic, usually slower and more expensive |
| Static proxy          | Keeps the same IP for session consistency                                           |
| Rotating proxy        | Changes IPs to reduce repeated access from one address                              |
| Region-specific proxy | Accesses content as if browsing from a selected location                            |

## Setup workflow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Confirm the issue">
    Check whether the task fails because of IP blocking, region restrictions, or repeated access limits.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose proxy type">
    Select static, rotating, or region-specific proxies depending on the website behavior.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure proxy details">
    Add host, port, username, password, and location settings as required.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run a small test">
    Confirm the page loads correctly and extracted data matches expectations.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Monitor failures">
    Check [logs](/docs/platform/logs-and-events) and output quality after enabling proxies.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What to check

| Check                   | Why it matters                                            |
| ----------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| Page loads correctly    | Some proxies are slow or blocked                          |
| Login remains valid     | Rotating IPs can break session consistency                |
| Region is correct       | Search results or prices may vary by location             |
| Run speed is acceptable | Proxies can increase load time                            |
| Errors decrease         | Proxy settings should improve stability, not add failures |

<Tip>
  If a website requires login, avoid changing IPs too frequently during the same session. Sudden IP changes can invalidate sessions or trigger security checks.
</Tip>