Everything you need to run InsideProxy
Setup guides, code examples, billing help and troubleshooting — written for real accounts, not generic docs. 18 articles and counting.
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Getting Started
New here? Start with the basics of setting up and using proxies.
4 articles
Setup & Integration
Connect InsideProxy to your code, tools and browser.
4 articles
Billing & Account
Balance, plans, payment methods and the referral program.
4 articles
Troubleshooting
Fix connection errors, auth failures and blocked requests.
3 articles
Security & Best Practices
Keep your account, credentials and traffic safe.
3 articles
Getting Started
New here? Start with the basics of setting up and using proxies.
What is InsideProxy and how does it work?
A plain-English overview of InsideProxy's proxy network, what it's used for, and how requests actually get routed.
2 min readCreating your first proxy in under 5 minutes
A step-by-step walkthrough of generating working proxy credentials from your dashboard, with a breakdown of what each part means.
1 min readResidential vs ISP vs Datacenter vs IPv6: which proxy type do you need?
A practical comparison of all four proxy types InsideProxy offers, with pricing, trust level, and the tasks each one is actually good at.
2 min readRotating vs sticky sessions: choosing the right session type
When to rotate your IP on every request and when to hold the same one — explained with real scraping and automation examples.
2 min readSetup & Integration
Connect InsideProxy to your code, tools and browser.
Using InsideProxy with Python (requests, Selenium, Scrapy)
Copy-paste proxy configuration for the three most common Python HTTP and scraping libraries.
1 min readUsing proxies with cURL and the command line
The fastest way to test a proxy is a single cURL command — here's the exact syntax and how to confirm it's actually working.
1 min readSetting up the InsideProxy browser extension
Install the browser extension, add your credentials once, and switch proxy locations from a single click without touching browser settings.
1 min readHow to authenticate your proxy requests
Everything on username:password authentication — where to find your credentials and how they map to your account.
1 min readBilling & Account
Balance, plans, payment methods and the referral program.
Understanding your balance and billing
How the wallet-style balance works, what draws it down, and where to find a full history of every charge.
1 min readHow the referral program works (and how to maximize it)
Earn 20% commission, forever, on everything the people you refer pay — here's exactly how tracking and payouts work.
2 min readManaging payment methods: OxaPay
How instant crediting works with OxaPay, and how to review your top-up history.
1 min readUpgrading or downgrading your plan
How plan changes work, when they take effect, and why there's no lock-in contract to worry about.
1 min readTroubleshooting
Fix connection errors, auth failures and blocked requests.
Why is my proxy returning connection errors?
A checklist for the most common causes of proxy connection failures, from an empty balance to a stale port.
1 min readFixing 407 and authentication failures
What an HTTP 407 actually means, why it happens, and the exact steps to resolve it.
1 min readWhat to do when a target site blocks your requests
Practical steps to take when a site starts returning CAPTCHAs, 403s, or empty responses to your proxied requests.
1 min readSecurity & Best Practices
Keep your account, credentials and traffic safe.
Setting up two-factor authentication
Step-by-step instructions for enabling 2FA with an authenticator app, plus what to expect the next time you sign in.
1 min readRotating your credentials safely
When and how to change your password or email without locking yourself out or breaking anything running in production.
1 min readCompliance and ethical web scraping guidelines
A practical guide to scraping responsibly — robots.txt, rate limits, personal data, and how our IP sourcing fits into that picture.
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