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What’s the Difference Between Rotating Proxies and Backconnect Proxies?

This question is asked very often, and the differences between Rotating Proxies and Backconnect Proxies are pretty simple.

So, what exactly is the Difference Between Rotating Proxies and Backconnect Proxies?

To be up-front, this is sort of a “trick” post – the answer is basically Nothing! ????

Rotating and Backconnect proxies are essentially the same thing just being called different names. They are both a method of using proxies where the user has just one proxy IP that auto rotates through different end-point proxy server IPs based on timed minute intervals or for each internet request the user makes.

However, there is one thing to clear up. There are TWO different types of backconnect proxies:

  • Some backconnect proxies rotate a new IP per each request by the user and should be called just “Backconnect Proxies”.
  • The other flavor of backconnect proxies rotates a new IP on a timed interval – the most common intervals are 3, 5, or 10 minutes – and these proxies should be called “Rotating Backconnect Proxies”.

Confusingly, most providers call each style “Rotating Proxies” or “Backconnect Proxies” with only a a few differentiating between the timed Rotating Backconnect Proxies and the static Backconnect Proxies that do not rotate.

A Possible explanation of the Backconnect/Rotating Proxy confusion.

In the beginning, the first rotating backconnect proxy providers called them just that – “Rotating Backconnect Proxies”. However, somewhere along the way, new rotating backconnect proxy providers most likely got tired of that long and tiresome name and decided to shorten it. Thus, “Backconnect Proxies” and “Rotating Proxies” were born!

It’s similar to the way some proxy providers call their proxies “private” and “shared”, some say “dedicated” and “shared”, while others say “dedicated” and “semi-dedicated”. Why? Semi-Dedicated looks better than Shared. I’m sure SEO had a role to play as well.

Proxy Providers that Offer Rotating Backconnect Proxies:

For more detailed information on rotating backconnect proxies, click here.

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What’s the Difference Between Datacenter and Residential Proxies?

If you’re searching for proxies on the web then you’ve no doubt seen the phrases “datacenter proxy” and “residential proxy” tossed around. If you’re particularly astute then you’ve also noticed that the residential proxies usually have a heftier price attached, and may even have a limited amount that can be ordered.

So why the extra price and limited quantities? Surely it’s not just the name, right?

What Exactly is the Difference Between Datacenter Proxies and Residential Proxies?

First, let’s look closer at datacenter proxies and residential proxies themselves to better understand the difference:

What is a Datacenter Proxy?

A “Datacenter Proxy” is a proxy server, running in a datacenter, on an IP address that is part of a whole block of IP addresses known to be used commercially by an ISP, BUT not by an ISP for residential internet access.

Datacenter Proxy PROs

  • Price – Datacenter Proxies are far cheaper than Residential Proxies.
  • Speed – Datacenter Proxies generally have much higher bandwidth than Residential Proxies.
  • Stability – Datacenter Proxies are usually more stable than Residential Proxies..

Datacenter Proxy CONs

  • History – Datacenter Proxy IPs have generally been proxies far longer than Residential IPs, possibly abused.

What is a Residential Proxy?

A “Residential Proxy” is a proxy server, possibly running on residential hardware, that runs on a residential IP from a residential-internet providing ISP.
(Supposedly.)

Residential Proxy PROs

  • History – Residential Proxies might not have ever been a proxy before, or even used at all, so the chances of having a blacklisted IP when using a Residential Proxy are much lower than when using a Datacenter Proxy.

Residential Proxy CONs

  • Price – Residential Proxies can offer many benefits a Datacenter cannot, and therefor can cost 2-3x more!
  • Speed – Residential Proxies are generally slower than Datacenter Proxies due to ISP speed caps that come with Residential IPS.
  • Stability – Residential Proxies may be less stable than Datacenter Proxies due to lower quality infrastructure and hardware.

The Mystery Surrounding Residential Proxies..

You may have noticed the “Supposedly” above and wondered why it was there. Here’s the reason: ISPs generally split their available IP addresses into blocks. Some IP blocks are used for residential customers that are also getting internet provided to them by the ISP and not just an IP address. The other blocks of IP addresses are for commercial customers that not only need commercial internet for business, but also multiple IP addresses – some times numbering up in the millions. ISPs generally do not allow websites, email servers, or anything else business related to be run on residential internet access – even if you just have a one-person business making candles and would like to host your own candle website from home, the ISP is going to force you to upgrade to commercial internet to get a dedicated IP address, unblock port 80 for your website server, and possibly unblock some SMTP ports for emailing (that might also cost extra).

So, if a proxy provider is contacting an ISP about extra IP addresses for the servers they just setup in a datacenter – why would the ISP give the proxy provider a large amount of IPs from their residential IP blocks rather than their commercial IP address block? They wouldn’t..

What’s more than likely happening is the proxy providers are paying extra for commercial IP address blocks that have never been used and recycled before. These are often called Virgin IP addresses, or “Virgin IPs”.

Another possibility is something along the lines of the Hola VPN fiasco of 2015 where it was made known that Hola “Free VPN” users were having their home internet, and IP, used as proxy and VPN servers for other customers of Hola VPN and their sister-company Luminati. o.O

How to Choose Between Datacenter or Residential Proxies

If your proxies are sourced from a reputable proxy provider, then datacenter and residential proxies will both be fine for general proxy use such as privacy/anonymity, lowering ping, website scraping, forex, etc. However, datacenter proxies would be a far cheaper solution than residential proxies for every-day proxy use.

On the other hand, if your proxy usage includes making accounts at social media websites, buying high-demand items like Sneaker/Shoes/Clothes from sites that like to block commercial IP address blocks, or scraping Google SERPs (Search Engine Ranking Positions), then residential proxies would most likely be the far better choice. The probability of getting unused virgin IPs from residential proxy packages is far higher than with datacenter proxies. Unless the datacenter proxy provider can assure virgin IPs for whatever IP-strict service/website you are trying to use proxies with – always go with residential proxies.

Residential Proxy Provider List:

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Best Open/Public Proxy Scrapers

For those not able to afford premium private proxies, or access to a checked and updated public proxy list, finding free proxies from lists on Google is the next best thing. However, Copying and Pasting lists of proxies manually can be tedious and quite repetitive after week or months of doing it.

It’s a good thing we have multiple free and paid Proxy Scrapers available on the web for us to use! Most of below apps perform the same task of gathering proxies from URL lists and checking them against proxy judges. Some proxy scrapers have more advanced settings than others, some are faster than others, and some are more thorough.

The Top Apps for Scraping Open/Public Proxies


ScrapeBox


ScrapeBox is a fully-featured SEO software application, but some might call it spamming software depending on how they’ve seen it used. ScrapeBox can scrape almost any data from any website, including Search Engine Result Positions (SERPs) from Google and Yahoo/Bing Search. Plus, it can even post comments on many websites built with popular blog/CMS software like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal. However, perhaps one of the most used features of ScrapeBox is the built in Proxy Scraper and Checker meant to find proxies for ScrapeBox to use when scraping SERPs or posting comments. The ScrapeBox proxy scraper is pretty basic in terms of settings and features, but it does work well!

ScrapeBox Proxy Scraping Features:

Custom Scrape Sources, Proxy Checking

Price:


No Hands Proxies


No Hands Proxies is a favorite of mine for being a simple yet fully automated proxy scraper and checker. It can check proxies against multiple user defined websites and save them according to proxy protocols and anonymity levels, it can even push the saved proxy lists to email or FTP!. I’ve used No Hands Proxies many times and was always happy with the no-fuss proxy lists it scraped and checked for me 24/7 – the price is lower than many other Proxy Scrapers that perform the same or less functions.

No Hands Proxies Proxy Scraping Features:

Custom Scrape Sources, Fully Automated, Lifetime License, Proxy Checking, Remote Saving, Set Browser Proxy

Price: $57.00


GSA Proxy Scraper


GSA Proxy Scraper is often used in tandem with it’s sister app GSA Search Engine Ranker but recently it’s been gaining ground as a standalone app for anyone needing to self-manage their own public proxy list. Not only does GSA Scrape and Check proxies, it can also harvest brand new proxies via port scanning which is a feature many Proxy Scrapers do not have. Another stand-out feature of GSA Proxy Scrape is it’s ability to push saved proxy lists to email, FTP but also the web via POST/GET.

GSA Proxy Scraper Proxy Scraping Features:

Custom Scrape Sources, Fully Automated, Lifetime License, Proxy Checking, Proxy Harvesting, Remote Saving

Price: $97.00


Forum Proxy Leecher


Forum Proxy Leecher is a proxy scraper that specializes in scraping proxies from forums and forum attachments, but it can scrape proxies from most blogs and websites just as well. There is a free version as well as a premium version but the free version is limited to scraping just one source at a time..

Forum Proxy Leecher Proxy Scraping Features:

Price: Free/$95.50


Gather Proxy


Gather Proxy is by far the cheapest of the premium proxy scrapers listed here. It scrapes proxies, checks proxies, and filters proxies – pretty much the bare minimum when it comes to Proxy Scraper apps. There is a free version that has many of it’s automatic scraping/checking features disabled, but it’s cheap in order to unlock those for life by going premium!

Gather Proxy Proxy Scraping Features:

Proxy Checking, Custom Scrape Sources, Poxy Blacklist, Lifetime License

Price: Free/$19.95


Proxy Multiply


Proxy Multiply has been around for a while, many people still use it. Proxy Multiply made a name for itself by using proxies to search google for more proxies rather than traditional harvesting of proxies via port scanning – good for anyone looking to harvest new proxies without possibly infringing on the law.

Proxy Multiply Proxy Scraping Features:

Custom Scrape Sources, Fully Automated, Lifetime License, Proxy Checking, Proxy Harvesting, Set Browser Proxy

Price: $59.90


Other Proxy Scrapers:

+A Proxy Finder – Another personal favorite of mine when it comes to Free Proxy Scrapers, but since their website is gone the future looks bleak. It’s still available at download sites and free to use though. Pro Tip: Manually edit the .ini files for finer tuning and make them read-only to not have changes overwritten.

Charon – Outdated and no longer maintained, but still available and widely used.

Proxy Goblin – Now Defunct, website is gone and there is no way to purchase it.

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    What is a Proxy List?

    A proxy list is generally an extensive list of public HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS proxy servers that are not password protected. Most often HTTP/HTTPS and SOCKS4/SOCKS5 proxies are kept in separate lists, and those lists must be tested with a proxy checker frequently. For many years it was hard to find proxies and they could really only be found by doing port scanning and other not-so-legal things, so owners of lists would usually keep them private and only share them for a good price. But recently, especially in the last decade, people have begun sharing proxy lists because there are so many more open proxies on the internet, you can find thousands of public proxy lists just by searching Google.

    However, there are also premium paid lists of public proxies available online that will have open proxies that many other free lists will not include. These are often filled with proxy servers found some-what recently via port scanning or by other means such as the installation of freeware/malware on computers. Free lists easily found with Google, on the other hand, are generally just old proxies scraped from older proxy lists on Google search results and tested with a proxy checker before being uploaded as a new list. You can see why free proxy lists are often very stale and contain many dead or unstable public proxies. Premium public proxy lists are often far superior and will have much better proxy success rates. Check out Proxy-List.org to see a site selling access to a tested public proxy list.

    If you are totally lost or just want to learn more about proxies go here. If you are not interested in public/open proxies and would like premium private proxies, check out any of the Proxy Providers listed on this site or use the Compare Pages to find just what you need!

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    How to Use Proxies

    Proxies seem pretty complicated but in reality they are simple to use. Most major web-browsers support the use of a proxy, as well as many other internet-based applications from internet-messaging apps to BitTorrent apps. There are even applications known as “proxifiers” that will allow you to use a proxy with software that doesn’t support proxies natively. Most software that has native proxy support will only support the use of one proxy at a time, however, there are also proxifier apps that allow you to use whole lists of proxies by either alternating use of the different proxies or by using different proxies for certain software applications.

    First off, if you don’t know what a proxy is then you should probably read this article. But, to put it simply, a proxy server is just a remote computer that allows you to route certain internet traffic of yours through it. Proxies are different from VPNs because they only put specific software behind a proxy and not your whole computer, plus proxies have far less security and encryption – you can learn more about Proxies versus VPNs on this page. Generally, a proxy will be an IP address folowed by a colon with a port number and will look like this 123.123.123.123:8080 but with different numbers.

    How To Use Proxies and Proxy Lists

    What is a Proxy List?

    Generally users of proxies use more than just one proxy, at least for free public proxy users this is true. Free public proxies are often unstable and could be up one minute and down the next minute. To thwart this, most free proxy users keep a list of their favorite free proxies on hand and then scan the proxy list with a “proxy checker” to find the ones currently working when they need a proxy.

    However, in the last decade the use of proxies has grown enough that providers of private proxies offering premium proxies for rent have become more numerous and cheap. Most private proxy providers sell shared and dedicated proxies in packages of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, and even higher. But there are also public proxy providers that sell lists of public proxies that are already checked and working, some lists contain over 5000 proxies!

    Set Web-Browsers to Use a Proxy

    The most common reason people use proxies is for web-browsing, and the most common way to use a proxy for your web-browser is by opening the browser’s settings and entering the proxy in the connection/proxy settings. When a web-browser is set to use a proxy all outgoing connections to websites through that browser will be routed through the proxy, effectively changing your IP address as far as those websites are concerned.

    Chrome & IE Proxy Settings:
    (Opens Native Windows/Mac Proxy Settings)

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    Chrome/IE – Native Windows Proxy Settings

    Firefox Proxy Settings:

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    Firefox Proxy Settings

    For detailed instructions on how to set a proxy in Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer check out the guides on the Proxy Resources page.

    Set Non-Browser Apps to Use a Proxy

    Other common programs that people use proxies for are IM apps like Skype and Telegram as well as BitTorrent apps like uTorrent an qBittorrent. There are lots of other applications that allow the use of proxies, not just on Windows but also Mac, iOS, Android, and of course Linux. If you have an app that does something on the internet then check the apps settings, chances are it may have native proxy support. The only exception here would be media-streaming apps, generally they frown upon the use of proxies and VPNs for concealing IP addresses so you generally won’t find proxy support features on streaming apps.

    Skype Proxy Settings:

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    Skype Proxy Settings

    Telegram Proxy Settings:

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    Telegram Proxy Settings

    uTorrent Proxy Settings:

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    uTorrent Proxy Settings

    qBittorrent Proxy Settings:

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    qBittorrent Proxy Settings

    Use a Proxifier for Total Proxy Control

    Proxifiers are a great way to put software behind a proxy that doesn’t normally support proxies. Proxifiers are also great when using proxies for multiple programs and you don’t want the hassle of managing proxies through each program’s native proxy settings, which can be tedious. There are many proxifiers new and old, free and paid, and a good list of tem can be found at this wiki. The most popular ones are outlined below.

    Proxifier

    Proxifier has been around since 2004 and is one of the most used premium proxifiers for Windows and Mac, and they also have a portable version now as well. It has a built-in proxy checker, can proxify any program’s executable files, and supports chaining proxies together for extra security. Although Proxifier does not support proxy lists, it’s still one of the most used programs for using proxies with programs that do not support proxies natively. Proxifier costs $39.95 for a single license.

    Elite Proxy Switcher Professional

    Elite Proxy Switcher is a slightly different beast when it comes to proxifiers. It generally just works for Chrome/Firefox/IE browsers but it’s main feature is the ability to use proxy lists and auto-switch the proxy browsers are using on a timed interval between 1-999999 seconds. Along with the powerful built-in proxy checker, this auto-switching proxifier is very useful for all kinds of situations. There is a free version without certain proxy-checking features called Elite Proxy Switcher Free and a paid version for $39.95 called Elite Proxy Switcher Professional.

    ProxyCap

    ProxyCap is another long-time premium proxifier for Windows, Mac, and now Windows Mobile. ProxyCap has a built-in proxy checker and is probably the most well-versed proxifier of the bunch. It is able to handle all the major proxy protocols as well as being one of the only proxifiers to support HTTP GET and the only major proxifier to support SSH1 and SSH2 connections. ProxyCap costs $30.00 for a single license.

    SocksCap64

    SocksCap64 is a free Windows proxifier inspired by an older program named SocksCap that is now defunct. SocksCap64 supports all the major proxy protocols and has lots of other neat features not even found in some premium proxifiers. Visit the SocksCap64 website.

    FreeCap and WideCap

    FreeCap and WideCap are both free Windows proxifiers created by the same developer but no longer updated or maintained. Because they both still function and are free, they are still heavily used. Visit the FreeCap and WideCap websites.

    Postern

    Postern is the most popular free Android proxifier, it supports SOCKS5 and HTTP/HTTPS proxies. Visit Google Play Store for Postern.

    How to Use Proxies: Conclusion

    Using proxies is not that hard and doesn’t have to be tedious. Once you know what you are doing, and have the right tools at your disposal, proxies are a breeze.

    Get scraping some free proxies off the web to try out, and when that no longer cuts it come back to GetFastProxy and find the best premium private proxies for your needs!

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    The Three Proxy Anonymity Levels.

    Almost every proxy software application and proxy list provider categorizes proxies into three different categories that depend on the anonymity level achieved by the proxy. Generally the proxy anonymity levels are descending from level 3 to 1. Proxy Servers in the Level 1 category provide the best possible level of anonymity that a proxy can have, and proxy servers in the Level 3 category provide the lowest amount of anonymity – none. Often these levels are named Transparent, Anonymous, and Elite/High-Anonymous from Level 3 to 1. Another variation of the naming scheme is Transparent, Distorting, and Anonymous.

    They way proxy servers work is by taking a client’s request and forwarding to the remote server, and then forwarding the remote server’s response back to the client. While a proxy server is acting as middle-man and forwarding HTTP Requests between a client and another web-server, it may or may not be adding extra information to the request HTTP Headers that the target server is receiving. Depending on exactly what information the proxy server is including in it’s requests determines the level of the proxy anonymity. (Learn more about proxy servers and how a proxy works here.)

    Transparent, Anonymous/Distorting, and Elite/High-Anonymous Proxies.

    It’s worth noting here that some HTTP header fields are standard while some are not. Some HTTP header fields were created and meant to be used by certain organizations and companies, such as X-Forwarded-For HTTP header field that was introduced by Squid proxy server software. This will be mentioned again later!

    Level 3 – Transparent Proxies

    Transparent Proxies are Level 3 proxies that forward information detailing the use of a proxy and the client’s IP address, therefore they provide zero anonymity when used. Transparent proxies usually have the HTTP_VIA = header that may or may not expose a client’s real IP, a REMOTE_ADDR = header that also may or may not expose a client’s real IP, and most importantly an HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR = header that will definitely expose a client’s real IP address.

    However, Transparent proxies are not completely useless. Just because they identify as a proxy and include a client’s IP address does not mean the server receiving the requests will look or care, so if using these proxies to get around a geo-block or ip-block then it may still work if the receiving server is not that strict. Plus, depending on the location of the transparent proxy server and the requested server, a transparent proxy acts similar to a caching proxy and can improve stability and speeds.

    Level 2 – Anonymous/Distorting Proxies

    Anonymous/Distorting Proxies in the Level 2 category, on the other hand, do provide a certain level of anonymity by only forwarding certain information that reveals itself as a proxy while not revealing the client’s IP address. For a proxy to be considered Anonymous, or distorting, an HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR = header or similar variation will be present that servers interpret as a proxy. However, there should not be the presence of an HTTP_VIA = header or any other header that reveals a client’s true IP Address, and a distorting proxy may even show a fake/bogus IP address. If any header includes a client’s real IP then the proxy is considered a level 3 Transparent Proxy, even if the header is custom and not used by many web servers.

    Level 1 – Elite/High-Anonymous Proxies

    Elite/High-Anonymous Proxies are the best type of proxies for providing a high level of anonymity. High-Anonymous, or Elite Proxies, do not reveal a client’s IP address through any HTTP headers and do not identify themselves as even being proxies. The only way a remote server can detect your true IP Address through an Elite/High-Anonymous proxy is to use a script on a web page to check your IP using JavaScript or Flash, which is why most proxy anonymity checking websites warn users to turn off Flash and JavaScript.

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    What’s the Difference Between HTTP Proxies and SOCKS Proxies?

    There are only two types of proxy protocols – HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) proxies and SOCKS (Secure Socket) proxies. Although they are similar in that they both route internet traffic through a remote server, they operate very differently from each other and because of that also have very different uses.

    If you’re currently looking to buy proxies online, or have been using proxies from websites that provide them for free, you have no doubt noticed most proxy providers have HTTP or HTTPS Proxies and only a select few have SOCKS proxies. So what is the difference, and does it matter?

    If all this HTTP and SOCKS talk is already too confusing, click here to learn more about what a proxy server actually does. Otherwise, continue reading below to have HTTP vs SOCKS proxies explained!

    Understanding the HTTP Protocol and HTTP Requests

    The industry standard for proxies is the HTTP protocol – that’s because the entire internet runs on the HTTP protocol and why every URL of a website begins with “http://” (even if modern web-browsers add that part for you these days). You see the HTTP protocol every day and probably just don’t notice it, or you even block it out completely because it’s second-nature by now.

    The HTTP Protocol functionality works via a request-response basis on a client-server setup. Generally, the “client” in this scenario is a web-browser that sends out a request for information to a remote server. The client sends the “HTTP request” as a URL (Uniform Resource Locator). The “server” in this example will generally be a computer running a website-serving application known as a web-server, or some other web-based application. When the server receives the HTTP request from the client, it will send back whatever resources the client requested, which could be anything from an image, a document, or even a web page.

    So when you open up a browser like Chrome and type in “google.com” in the URL bar, the browser adds “http://” to it and then sends an HTTP request to http://google.com servers requesting whatever it is they have for users at the “google.com” location, which is a web page. The HTTP protocol is how you are requesting the information, and the HTTP protocol is how it’s being sent back to you.

    How HTTP and SOCKS Proxies Function Differently

    How HTTP Proxies Function

    HTTP Proxies were specifically designed with the HTTP protocol meant as their means of operation. HTTP Proxies were made to be used over the HTTP protocol to request and receive information within it’s limits while using the same network ports that the HTTP protocol uses.

    Because of this, HTTP proxies are the most prevalent of the two kinds of proxies and are most often the kind people use.

    How SOCKS Proxies Function

    SOCKS proxies function differently than HTTP proxies, some refer to SOCKS proxies as operating on a “lower level”. Since HTTP were designed with the HTTP Protocol in mind, they are tailored to work with it, and only it. However, SOCKS proxies can work over any network protocol on any network port.

    Basically, this means SOCKS proxies are more versatile and can be used by various applications.

    HTTP Proxy Security Vs. SOCKS Proxy Security

    HTTP Proxy Security Overview

    Generally speaking, HTTP proxies are not as secure as SOCKS proxies. It doesn’t matter if the HTTP Proxy is public, private, dedicate, or shared – All HTTP Proxies are less secure than a SOCKS proxy.

    Because HTTP Proxies are designed to operate on HTTP protocol connections, the “smarter” HTTP proxy server can see and understand any traffic being sent through it. Therefore, HTTP proxies are only as secure and private as the operator of the server wants them to be. An HTTP proxy provider could, potentially, track everything you do through their proxy server and submit logs to law enforcement or other government agencies.

    However, and this is a big “however”, there is a thing called HTTPS proxies and the “S” stands for “Secure”. HTTPS proxies use the CONNECT method to make secure tunnels between a client and server.

    SOCKS Proxy Security Overview

    SOCKS proxies, on the other hand, being “dumb”, low-level, proxies can not interpret or even understand the data moving to or from the client and server.

    Technically, SOCKS proxies make secure tunnels like HTTPS proxies, but SOCKS proxy tunnels are TCP/IP based and are just established via the proxy rather than operating through it. Instead of the proxy acting as a middle-man, the way HTTP proxies behave, SOCKS proxies make direct connections using a “handshake” for permission to open the secure tunnel.

    SOCKS proxies come in two variations – SOCKS version 4 and SOCKS version 5. SOCKS5 is newer and has added support for UDP traffic and extra security, but for most uses a SOCKS4 will do fine.

    Conclusion of HTTP Proxy and SOCKS Proxy Differences

    Since SOCKS proxies and HTTP proxies run on the same kind of hardware, for the most part they have the same speeds and stability as each other. The main factor in both HTTP and SOCKS Proxy performance depends on who is hosting them, what kind of hardware they are running on, and how much bandwidth they have. If a crappy proxy provider hosts their HTTP proxies on mediocre servers with low bandwidth, chances are their SOCKS proxies will suck too. If a proxy provider is serious, their servers will be in high-tech data-centers with at least 100Mb to 1GB+ connections, and your HTTP/SOCKS proxy speeds and stability will only be hindered by how many people you are sharing proxy servers with.

    There are two flavors of proxies sold online – shared and dedicated. Shared Proxies are proxies that are accessible by multiple users that the proxy provider is selling to, and Dedicated proxies are accessible by only one user. If you need constantly high-performing proxies, go with dedicated proxies. If you are using proxies to access websites and services that like to ban IP addresses that are abusive, go with dedicated proxies. If you just need to make lots of connections from different IP addresses, performance doesn’t really matter, and it’s okay if some IPs get blocked – then shared proxies are definitely the way to go. (Learn more about shared and dedicated proxies here.)

    As for when to use HTTP proxies versus SOCKS proxies, it really depends on what the proxy is being used for. If you are using proxies in a web-browser to access websites, then HTTP proxies are right for you. If you are using proxies for applications other than web-browsers to access things on the web that aren’t websites, like game servers or torrenting, then SOCKS proxies are generally what you will need to use.

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    Best Sneaker & Shoe Bots

    If you want to cop those next limited release sneakers, you are probably going to have to use a Sneaker Bot and some good Nike/Adidas/Supreme proxies. Here are the Best Sneaker Bots to get those next limited release Nikes, Jordans, and Yeezys!

    Top Nike/Shoe/Sneaker Bots and their Best Features:


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    ForceCop Supreme Bot


    ForceCop Supreme Bot is professionally developed for serious Supreme buyers. It has an elegant design with powerful features – plus ForceCop Supreme Bot is the World’s Most Advanced Supreme Bot – self-proclaimed of course! However, considering all the good reviews/testimonials and hype on social media, it’s close to official. A few features include: Auto Checkout, Windows/Mac Compatibility, Worldwide Support, Instant Downloads/Updates.

    Supported Websites:

    Supreme CA, Supreme JP, Supreme UK, Supreme US


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    AIO Bot: All In One Sneaker Bot


    The most popular all-in-one shoe bot when it comes to copping those sneakers. AIO Bot is an ATC (add to cart) bot that assists shoe re-salers and sneaker lovers in buying limited release Nikes, Yeezys, Jordans, and other sneakers. AIO Bot is the highly evolved sneaker bot created by the same makers of Another Nike Bot. AIO Bot is loaded with tons of features and it’s been user-tested to ensure the greatest possible user experience and results.

    Supported Websites:

    Adidas US, BBBranded, Bape US, Barneys, Bodega, ChampSports, City Gear, Concepts, DSM JP, DSM UK, DSM US, DeadStock, EastBay, Finishline, Footaction, Footlocker US, Footlocker EU, Jimmy Jazz, Kicks USA, Kith, MrPorter, NiceKicks, Offspring, Okini, PackerShoes, Pacsun, RonnieFeig, RuVilla, SSense, Shiekh Shoes, Shoe Palace, SizeCo, SneakersNStuff, TheClosetInc, YeezyStore


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    ANB: Another Nike Bot


    ANB is perhaps the best Nike bot with countless sneakers added to carts by it’s users every release. Another Nike Bot Vastly improves chances of copping those impossible to get and limited/hyped shoes. Only buys from Nike.com – Use AIO Bot to buy from other websites/retailers.

    Supported Websites:

    Nike


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    BNB: Better Nike Bot


    Better Nike Bot is an affordable Nike Bot with useful features captcha solver and background link checker.

    Supported Websites:

    Nike


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    TaskBot


    Multifeatured Auto Checkout Mac Bot that supports many US footsites.

    Supported Websites:

    Adidas US, Avenue, Bape US, Barneys, Blends, Bodega, Champs Sports, City Gear, Clot, Concepts, DTLR, East Bay, Exclucity, Finishline, Footaction, Footlocker US, FootPatrol, Haven, Highs and Lows, Jimmy Jazz, Just Don, Kith NYC, Lapstone and Hammer, Livestock, NRML, Nice Kicks, OVO, Packers, Palace, RSVP Gallery, Reigning Champ, Renarts, Ruvilla, SNS, SSENSE, Saint Alfred, Sneaker Politics, Social Status, Suede Store, Supreme US, Ubiq, Wish ATL, Xhibition, YCMC, Yeezy Supply


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    NikeSlayer


    NikeSlayer – Home of Nike/Supreme/SoleSlayer Bot.

    Supported Websites:

    Champs Sports, East Bay, Footaction, Footlocker, Nike CN, Nike EU, Nike JP, Nike US, Supreme EU, Supreme JP, Supreme US


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    SuperCop: Advanced Supreme Bot


    SuperCop is one of the most polished sneaker bot providers in the bot market from the user interfaces down to the coding behind them.

    Supported Websites:

    Champs, Eastbay, Finishline, Foot Action, Footlocker, Jimmy Jazz, Mondo Tees, Shopify, Supreme


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    Heated Sneaks: Colossal BotPack AIO


    The premiere Heated Sneaks Bot option. All In One by Heated Sneaks – All HS Bots for one price.

    Supported Websites:

    BAPE, Barney’s NY, City Gear, Dover Street Market, ENDClothing, Heated Adidas, Just Don, Kicks USA, Kylie Cosmetics​, Lasco.us, October’s Very Own (OVO) Shop, Oki-ni, PacSun, Palace Skateboards, Premium Nike, Shopify, SneakersNStuff, Supreme, Yeezy Supply Shop


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    NikeShoeBot: Automatically Buy Shoes


    NikeShoeBot.com was one of the first to introduce the sneaker community to a shoe copping bot. Years later with their newest bot the “SneakerBot2.0 Program” they are still fighting for dominance in the sneaker bot game.

    Supported Websites:

    Nike


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    Supreme Bot: Ultimate Supreme Bot


    Supreme Bot is an extremely fast multi-threaded add-to-cart & Automatic Checkout sneaker bot with keyword searching and scheduling features.

    Supported Websites:

    Supreme


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    EasyCop Ultimate: Add To Cart Shoe Bot


    Was once the best Windows-only all-in-one sneaker bot for the most popular sneaker websites. Lots of features including Add-To-Cart, Automatic Checkout, Restock Monitors, and an Account Generator.

    Supported Websites:

    Adidas US, Barneys, Champs, Eastbay, Finish Line, Foot Locker, Footaction, Jimmy Jazz, MrPorter, Nike, Nike SNKRS App, Offspring, Okini, Pacsun, ShoePalace, Shopify (most), Sneakersnstuff, Ssense, Villa


    Other Sneaker Bot Websites:

    SneakerHead Bot: Bot for SneakerHeads made by SneakerHeads

    SneakersBot4all: Add To Cart Bot & Twitter Link Sniper

    JustCopItBots: Fast & Affordable Sneaker Bots

    iWang815 Sneaker Bots

    Sneaker Bot Proxies:

      To see which proxies work for which sites check out the Footsite/Sneaker Proxies list page.

      Have something else Sneaker/Shoe/Footsite Botting or Proxy related that I missed? Comment below!

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      What are Backconnect Proxies?

      To understand what a backconnect proxy is, also known as a rotating proxy, a basic understanding of regular proxies is needed first.

      A regular proxy is basically a computer that relays a user’s internet requests across the web so that the user’s computer never directly connects to another computer across the web. Using a proxy effectively changes a user’s IP address to whatever the IP address is of the proxy being used.

      When using a regular proxy, the IP address will always match whatever country the proxy server is operating in and the routing port of the proxy will always stay the same. When using many regular proxies from different locations, a user will have numerous proxies/IPs for each location.

      How Rotating/Backconnect Proxies Differ from Regular Proxies.

      Backconnect proxies are different because users generally only receive a single proxy or IP address to use. When a user connects to the backconnect proxy, the proxy server automatically assigns an IP to the request from it’s large rotating database of available proxy servers and the user’s request is tunneled through it.

      What are Backconnect Proxies
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      The main variation between backconnect proxies is that some rotating backconnect proxy servers assign every single internet request routed through them a new IP address. The other type of rotating backconnect proxies only change internet request IP addresses according to a time interval, generally changing every 1, 3, 5 or even 10 minutes.

      Rotating/Backconnect Proxy PROs

      • Backconnect Proxies usually have more widespread locations than traditional proxies.
      • Backconnect Proxies have far more available IP address when compared to traditional proxies offered.
      • Backconnect Proxies can handle every kind of internet traffic and software like traditional proxies.
      • Backconnect Proxies generally get blocked/banned less often because they run on residential IP addresses.
      • Backconnect Proxies are easier to deal with when making hundreds or thousands of connections because there is just one IP address.

      Rotating/Backconnect Proxy CONs

      • Backconnect Proxies are more expensive than traditional proxies.
      • Backconnect Proxies are generally slower than traditional proxies.
      • Backconnect Proxies are a more difficult to use if a user only needs IPs from certain countries or regions.

      Proxy Providers that Offer Rotating Backconnect Proxies:

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      What is a Proxifier?

      Some programs and software don’t have native support for Socks4/5 proxies, some don’t have HTTP or HTTPS Support, and some don’t even have support for any type of proxies! That simply wouldn’t do for some internet users.

      Proxifiers are software that were made specifically to route internet traffic from certain applications without proxy support through proxy servers and proxy chains. However, some times a proxifier is used to monitor traffic and proxies, so even applications that have native proxy support will be “proxified” via a proxifier regardless of the native proxy support.

      So, What Exactly is a Proxifier?

      Wikipedia has this to say regarding Proxifiers:

      A proxifier is a software program which can make other programs pass through a proxy server by intercepting and modifying their network requests

      Basically, when a proxifier is installed, you make ‘rules’ for certain programs using their .exe executable file and set proxies that will be used with those rules. Any time a program starts the proxifier checks it’s rules and either lets the program run through your native IP or a proxy depending on what it finds.

      (Also, not to be confused with the proxifier that is named “Proxifier” – confused yet?)

      List of Most Popular Proxifiers:

      FreeCap – Windows

      FreeCap is a program for transparent redirect connections from programs through SOCKS servers. The fact that some programs don’t have native SOCKS support, like Internet Explorer for example, makes FreeCap helpful because it transparently redirects all connection requests through a SOCKS server.

      Currently the following proxy/tunneling protocols are supported:
      • SOCKS4 Proxy
      • SOCKS5 Proxy
      • SOCKS5 UDP Associate
      • HTTP Proxy
      • HTTPS Proxy
      • HTTPS/HTTP CONNECT method Tunnel

      Proxifier – OSX, Windows

      Proxifier allows network applications that do not support working through proxy servers to operate through a SOCKS or HTTPS proxy and chains. Work with any Internet client through a proxy – Flexible rule system – Easy yet powerful UI with live data – Improve network performance or ensure privacy.

      Currently the following proxy/tunneling protocols are supported:
      • SOCKS4 Proxy
      • SOCKS4A Proxy
      • SOCKS5 Proxy
      • SOCKS5 UDP Associate
      • HTTP Proxy
      • HTTPS Proxy
      • HTTPS/HTTP CONNECT method Tunnel
      • HTTPS/HTTP GET

      ProxyCap – OSX, Windows, Windows Mobile

      ProxyCap enables you to redirect your computer’s network connections through proxy servers. You can tell ProxyCap which applications will connect to the Internet through a proxy and under what circumstances. This is done through a user friendly interface, without the need to reconfigure any of your Internet clients. ProxyCap has native support for the SSH protocol, allowing you to specify a SSH server as the proxy server.

      Currently the following proxy/tunneling protocols are supported:
      • SOCKS4 Proxy
      • SOCKS4A Proxy
      • SOCKS5 Proxy
      • SOCKS5 UDP Associate
      • HTTP Proxy
      • HTTPS Proxy
      • HTTPS/HTTP CONNECT method Tunnel
      • HTTPS/HTTP GET
      • SSH1 Tunnel
      • SSH2 Tunnel

      Super Network Tunnel – Windows, Linux

      Super Network Tunnel is professional http tunneling software, which includes http tunnel client and server software. Despite other http tunnel software, Super Network Tunnel is really two-way http tunnel software. The client computer can access the server computer’s network and control the server’s computer. Super network Tunnel is equal to SocksCap + Bidirectional Http Tunnel + Remote Control. It’s the first two-way http tunneling software in the world.

      Currently the following proxy/tunneling protocols are supported:
      • SOCKS4 Proxy
      • SOCKS4A Proxy
      • SOCKS5 Proxy
      • SOCKS5 UDP Associate
      • HTTP Proxy
      • HTTPS Proxy
      • HTTPS/HTTP CONNECT method Tunnel
      • SSH1 Tunnel
      • SSH2 Tunnel

      WideCap – Windows

      WideCap is system proxifier. WideCap is fully functional Winsock Service and Namespace provider. That means simple integration into your network subsystem. Forget about ugly injection methods, the need to run all programs ‘through’ the proxifier, and possible errors and incompatibly with firewalls/antiviruses. WideCap acts as virtual network driver covering all your TCP/IP activity. No launchers – just run your program as usual and work via proxy.

      Currently the following proxy/tunneling protocols are supported:
      • SOCKS4 Proxy
      • SOCKS5 Proxy
      • SOCKS5 UDP Associate
      • HTTP Proxy
      • HTTPS Proxy
      • HTTPS/HTTP CONNECT method Tunnel
      • HTTPS/HTTP GET

      SocksCap64 – Windows

      SocksCap64 is an application for shell agent software, developed by Taro Labs. It enables windows applications to use networks through a socks proxy server without any revision of the applications even tjough some of them such as Web Browsera, IM programs, FTP Clients, Email programs, and games don’t support Socks proxies.

      Currently the following proxy/tunneling protocols are supported:
      • SOCKS4 Proxy
      • SOCKS4A Proxy
      • SOCKS5 Proxy
      • SOCKS5 UDP Associate
      • HTTP Proxy
      • HTTPS Proxy
      • HTTPS/HTTP CONNECT method Tunnel
      • HTTPS/HTTP GET
      • SSH1 Tunnel
      • SSH2 Tunnel

      Postern – Linux, Android

      Postern is an Android proxifier that allows network traffic on your device to go through your configured proxy servers.

      Currently the following proxy/tunneling protocols are supported:
      • Shadowsocks
      • SOCKS5 Proxy
      • HTTPS/HTTP CONNECT method Tunnel
      • SSH2 Tunnel

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