Get Started With Proxies in 3 Simple Steps
From sign-up to your first proxy request in under 5 minutes. No technical skills required.
4 Simple Steps to Go Live
Create Your Account
Sign up with your email or Google account. No credit card required to create an account.
Choose a Plan & Pay
Select the proxy type and plan that fits your needs. We accept Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and crypto.
Configure Your Proxies
Generate your proxy list from the dashboard. Choose your protocol (HTTP/SOCKS5), country, and rotation settings.
Start Using Proxies
Copy your proxy credentials and paste them into your tool, script, or browser. You're live in seconds.
Quick Start Examples
Copy and paste one of these snippets to send your first proxied request.
cURL
curl -x proxy.resproxy.io:8080 \ -U "your-username:your-password" \ https://api.ipify.org # Output: 185.xxx.xxx.42
Python (requests)
import requests
proxies = {
"http": "http://your-username:your-password@proxy.resproxy.io:8080",
"https": "http://your-username:your-password@proxy.resproxy.io:8080",
}
response = requests.get("https://api.ipify.org", proxies=proxies)
print(response.text) # 185.xxx.xxx.42Node.js (Axios)
import axios from "axios";
import { HttpsProxyAgent } from "https-proxy-agent";
const agent = new HttpsProxyAgent(
"http://your-username:your-password@proxy.resproxy.io:8080"
);
const { data } = await axios.get("https://api.ipify.org", {
httpsAgent: agent,
});
console.log(data); // 185.xxx.xxx.42Works With Your Favorite Tools
ResProxy is compatible with every major HTTP client, scraping framework, and browser extension.
Configuration Guide
Fine-tune authentication, protocols, and rotation to match your workflow.
Authentication
Choose the method that suits your setup:
- Username & Password — works everywhere. Credentials are generated in your dashboard and passed in the proxy URL.
- IP Whitelist — add your server IPs to the allow-list for credential-free connections. Ideal for production servers with static IPs.
Protocol Selection
Pick the right protocol for your use case:
- HTTP / HTTPS — default for web scraping and API calls. Port 8080. Supports CONNECT tunneling for HTTPS sites.
- SOCKS5 — protocol-agnostic. Port 1080. Best for non-HTTP traffic or tools that require SOCKS (e.g., some torrent clients, custom TCP apps).
Rotation Settings
Control how often your proxy IP changes:
- Per-request rotation — a fresh IP on every request. Best for scraping at scale to avoid rate limits.
- Sticky sessions — keep the same IP for 1-30 minutes. Useful for multi-step workflows like login flows or checkout processes.
Troubleshooting
Running into an issue? Here are the most common problems and how to fix them.
Connection Refused
curl: (7) Failed to connect to proxy.resproxy.io
- Verify the proxy hostname and port are correct (default: 8080 for HTTP, 1080 for SOCKS5)
- Check that your firewall or antivirus is not blocking outbound connections
- Try an alternate port if your ISP blocks common proxy ports
Request Timeout
curl: (28) Operation timed out after 30000 milliseconds
- Increase your client timeout to at least 60 seconds for residential proxies
- Switch to a geographically closer proxy location for lower latency
- Check ResProxy status page for any ongoing maintenance
Authentication Failed
HTTP 407 Proxy Authentication Required
- Double-check your username and password — they are case-sensitive
- Regenerate credentials from the dashboard if you suspect they were changed
- If using IP whitelist auth, confirm your current IP is added in the dashboard
Wrong Geo-Location
Proxy IP resolves to an unexpected country or city
- Use the country code parameter: add -country-us to your username for US proxies
- For city-level targeting, append -city-newyork to the username field
- Clear your DNS cache — stale DNS can route to a previous session's node
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear most from new users.
Do I need technical skills to get started?
Not at all. Our dashboard lets you generate proxy lists with one click. Just copy the credentials and paste them into your browser extension, app, or script.
How fast are proxies activated after payment?
Instantly. As soon as your payment is confirmed, proxies are available in your dashboard. Most users send their first request within 60 seconds of signing up.
Can I test before committing to a paid plan?
Yes. We offer trial access for datacenter proxies so you can verify compatibility with your tools before upgrading to a full plan.
Which proxy type should I choose?
Residential proxies are best for web scraping and geo-restricted content. Datacenter proxies are faster and cheaper for high-volume tasks. ISP proxies combine the best of both.
Are the proxies compatible with my software?
ResProxy works with any tool that supports HTTP or SOCKS5 proxies — including Puppeteer, Selenium, Scrapy, Axios, browser extensions, and more.
What happens if I use all my bandwidth?
You can top up at any time from the dashboard. We also send usage alerts at 80% and 95% so you are never caught off guard.
Ready to Start?
Create your free account and start using proxies in minutes. No credit card required.