Configure your Proxy
Configure your proxy settings to suit your needs.
IP type
Choose one of two IP types for your proxy zone:
Shared
When you want a cost-efficient option, and you don’t require IP exclusivity.
Dedicated IP
When you need to access websites with an exclusive IP address.
Geolocation targeting
Since your IPs are automatically allocated, it is recommended to set up a separate Residential proxy, for each geolocation you wish to target.
Geolocation targeting allows you to target specific locations based on City
, State
, Zip code
, or ASN
.
Select the needed parameter from the drop-down menu.
IP Groups gIPs
Only works with the Dedicated option
gIP
contains between 6-90 IPs at any given moment while sharing the same attributes, targeting the selected dedicated domains within the zone “access parameters” section.
Domains
Only works with the Dedicated option
Define the domains you’d like your IPs to be exclusive to. Requests to any other domain will be sent from our super proxies.
Cache proxy
Bright Data’s cache proxy is a feature that aims to reduce the unneeded load from target sites by allowing customers to have their successful results cached on the one hand and, on the other hand, to receive cached results to their requests when possible.
Enable Cache Proxy
Simply toggle the cache proxy switch
Once switched on, we will walk you through some instructions required for the cache proxy to work.
You have two options to select from:
robots.txt
in Cache Proxy
-
To align with our commitment to respectful and compliant web resource usage, our Cache Proxy feature adheres to
robots.txt
directives, applying its logic across our different proxy networks. Upon opting into Cache Proxy within their chosen network, the operational behavior adjusts based onrobots.txt
compliance and the user’s KYC status:When an endpoint is accessible according to
robots.txt
, the service operates normally within the user’s selected proxy network, whether that’s Residential, Mobile, Datacenter or ISP. -
If an endpoint is blocked by
robots.txt
rules, or the request type is one ofPOST
,PUT
,PATCH
, orDELETE
, the handling of the request is contingent on the network type and user verification:- For users on the Residential and Mobile networks, those who have undergone Know Your Customer (KYC) verification will have their requests redirected through our super proxy for direct processing. Unverified users will see their requests blocked.
- For users on the data center and ISP networks, such requests will be blocked regardless of KYC status.
Advanced options:
Long-session peers
Long-Session Peers enables you to maintain a stable IP address for an extended period, ensuring seamless and consistent scraping operations. Unlike regular Residential IPs, where the IP can rotate at any moment if the peer unexpectedly disconnects, Long-Session Peers provide continuous sessions.
Enable Long-session peers
Simply, go to an existing Residential zone or open a new one and toggle on the Long-session peers feature. Now your future requests will only be routed through known long-lasting peers.
Ports
Ports 80
and 443
are available by default, supporting HTTP and HTTPS protocols.
The below table shows supported protocols by port:
Port | Protocol |
---|---|
80 | HTTP and HTTP CONNECT |
443 | HTTPS |
Residential Network Access
We offer two tracks for Residential Network Access:
Immediate access
This proxy network allows targeting over 240+ pre-approved websites that are compliant with our Terms of Service. You won’t need to complete a full KYC (Know-your-customer) process for this track.
Full access
This proxy network allows targeting our pre-approved sites plus any sites that are specifically approved for your use case during your KYC review.
When continuing with Full Access, you’ll be prompted to begin our KYC review process.
Our KYC review is a short procedure made for us to get to know you better, verify your identity, and understand your target use cases. You may submit your KYC at any point.