Proxies, explained.
Guides, engineering deep dives, and news from the BuyProxy team.
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HTTP vs SOCKS5 Proxies: Which One Do You Need?
HTTP proxies handle only web traffic; SOCKS5 handles any TCP or UDP connection. Here is how to pick the right one for scraping, bots, or torrenting.
Best SOAX Alternative in 2026
SOAX charges $5.00/GB pay-as-you-go with credits that expire in 60 days. BuyProxy offers $0.99/GB, a 1GB minimum, and credits that never expire.
How BuyProxy's White-Label Reseller Program Works
How BuyProxy's white-label proxy reseller program actually works — isolated customer sub-accounts, on-demand credentials, usage metering, your pricing.
Is It Legal to Use Residential Proxies? What to Know
Using residential proxies is legal in most places — here's what actually crosses a line: scraping ToS, personal data, and GDPR, explained plainly.
What Is an IPv6 Proxy? When It's Worth Using
An IPv6 proxy uses datacenter IPs from the vastly larger IPv6 address space for the lowest cost per GB ($0.29/GB on BuyProxy) — but not every target accepts it.
What Are Mobile Proxies? Real Carrier IPs Explained
Mobile proxies use real carrier IPs from cellular networks, making them the hardest proxy type to block. Here's when they're worth the higher cost.
ISP Rotating Proxies: What They Are and How They Work
ISP rotating proxies combine datacenter speed with ISP-registered trust, cycling you across a static-IP pool. Here's how they differ from residential.
Premium Residential Proxies: What You Actually Get
Premium residential proxies use a vetted, priority-routed IP pool for lower block rates. Here's when the upgrade from core residential is worth it.
Rotating Residential Proxies: How They Work and When to Use Them
How IP rotation actually works, rotating vs. sticky sessions, and the use cases where each one keeps you from getting blocked.
Static Residential vs. Rotating Residential Proxies Explained
Static residential (ISP) proxies vs. rotating residential proxies — what each one is actually for, and how sticky sessions bridge the gap.
How to Use Residential Proxies: A Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Working code for Python, Node.js, cURL, and Puppeteer — plus fixes for the auth errors, timeouts, and blocks that trip up first-time setups.