spyderproxy

Frequently Asked Questions

Most popular questions

What types of proxies does SpyderProxy offer?

SpyderProxy offers six proxy types: Premium Residential (120M+ IPs, from $2.75/GB), Budget Residential (10M+ IPs, from $1.75/GB), Static Residential ISP proxies, Static Datacenter proxies, LTE Mobile proxies, and Sneaker proxies. All support HTTP(S) and SOCKS5 protocols.

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What is the difference between Budget and Premium Residential proxies?

Both products deliver high speeds with minimal downtime. The main difference is the IP pool size: Premium has 120M+ IPs, Budget has 10M+. Premium supports sticky sessions up to 8 hours, Budget up to 24 hours. Choose Premium for heavily protected targets, Budget for high-volume general use.

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What payment methods does SpyderProxy accept?

We currently accept cryptocurrency payments. Additional payment methods including credit cards are coming soon.

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Do you offer unlimited traffic proxies?

Yes. Our Static Residential, Static Datacenter, LTE Mobile, and Sneaker proxies all include unlimited bandwidth. Residential and Budget Residential proxies are billed per GB.

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What types of proxies does SpyderProxy offer?

SpyderProxy offers six proxy types: Premium Residential (120M+ IPs, from $2.75/GB), Budget Residential (10M+ IPs, from $1.75/GB), Static Residential ISP proxies (dedicated IPs, from $3.90/day), Static Datacenter proxies (unlimited bandwidth, from $3.55/month), LTE Mobile proxies (real 4G/5G connections, from $2/proxy), and Sneaker proxies (optimized for footsites, from $3.90/day).

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What is the difference between Budget and Premium Residential proxies?

Both products deliver high speeds with minimal downtime. The main difference is the IP pool size: Premium Residential has 120M+ IPs across 190+ countries, while Budget Residential has 10M+ IPs across 190+ locations. Premium also supports sticky sessions up to 8 hours, while Budget supports up to 24 hours. Choose Premium for the hardest-to-scrape targets, and Budget for high-volume general use.

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What payment methods does SpyderProxy accept?

We currently accept cryptocurrency payments. We plan to support additional payment methods including credit cards and other options in the near future.

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Do you have any blocked or restricted websites?

Blocked websites vary by product. Our Budget Residential and LTE Mobile proxies have minimal restrictions, while other products may have specific site limitations. Contact our support team for details about a specific target site.

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Do you offer unlimited traffic proxies?

Yes. Our Static Residential, Static Datacenter, LTE Mobile, and Sneaker proxies all include unlimited bandwidth at no extra cost. Residential and Budget Residential proxies are billed per GB of data used.

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What protocols do SpyderProxy proxies support?

All SpyderProxy products support HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 protocols. SOCKS5 is ideal for torrenting and applications requiring UDP support, while HTTP/HTTPS works best for web scraping and browsing.

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How fast are SpyderProxy proxies?

Our proxies deliver sub-500ms response times with 99.99% uptime. Datacenter proxies are the fastest option, while residential and LTE proxies offer slightly lower speeds but much higher anonymity and success rates on protected sites.

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How many countries does SpyderProxy cover?

SpyderProxy covers 195+ countries with city-level targeting available on residential proxy products. Major markets include the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, India, Brazil, and many more.

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What is IP rotation and how does it work?

IP rotation automatically assigns a new IP address for each request or after a set time interval. SpyderProxy offers auto-rotation (new IP per request) and sticky sessions (same IP for a set duration). Sticky sessions last up to 8 hours on Premium Residential and up to 24 hours on Budget Residential.

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Can I use SpyderProxy for web scraping?

Yes. Web scraping is one of the most popular use cases for our proxies. Residential proxies are ideal for scraping protected sites, while datacenter proxies work well for public data sources. We support integration with all major scraping frameworks including Scrapy, Puppeteer, Playwright, and Selenium.

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What is a residential proxy and how is it different from a datacenter proxy?

A residential proxy uses a real IP address assigned by an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to a physical device, making it appear as a regular home user. A datacenter proxy uses an IP from a cloud server or data center. Residential proxies are harder to detect and block but cost more per GB, while datacenter proxies are faster and cheaper but easier to identify.

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How do I set up SpyderProxy with my application?

After purchasing a plan from the SpyderProxy dashboard, you receive a proxy host, port, username, and password. Configure these in your application, browser, or scraping tool. We support HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 protocols, and provide setup guides for popular tools including cURL, Python requests, Scrapy, Puppeteer, and browser extensions.

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Is using a proxy legal?

Yes, using a proxy server is completely legal. Proxies are standard networking tools used by businesses worldwide for privacy, security, market research, ad verification, and data collection. However, what you do through a proxy must comply with applicable laws and website terms of service.

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What is the difference between a proxy and a VPN?

A proxy routes traffic from a specific application through a different IP, while a VPN encrypts all traffic from your device system-wide. Proxies are faster, cheaper, and more flexible for specific tasks like web scraping. VPNs provide stronger encryption for general browsing privacy. Read our detailed comparison on the SpyderProxy blog.

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Do SpyderProxy proxies support concurrent sessions?

Yes. All SpyderProxy plans include unlimited concurrent sessions. You can run as many simultaneous connections as your use case requires without any additional cost or artificial limits.

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Can I target a specific city or state with SpyderProxy?

Yes. Our residential proxy products support city-level and state-level geo-targeting. You can select a specific country, state, or city when generating proxy credentials from the dashboard, allowing you to access location-specific content.

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What is a static residential proxy?

A static residential (ISP) proxy combines the anonymity of a residential IP with the speed and stability of a datacenter connection. You get a dedicated residential IP that does not change, making it ideal for account management, long browsing sessions, and tasks requiring a consistent identity.

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What are sneaker proxies and why do I need them?

Sneaker proxies are residential proxies optimized for purchasing limited-edition sneakers from sites like Nike, Footlocker, and Adidas. They provide fast, clean IPs that are not flagged by footsite anti-bot systems, giving you the best chance of successfully checking out during high-demand drops.

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What are LTE mobile proxies?

LTE mobile proxies route your traffic through real 4G/5G mobile devices connected to cellular networks. They are the most trusted proxy type because mobile IPs are shared among thousands of users on carrier networks, making them virtually impossible to block. Ideal for social media management and the hardest-to-access targets.

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Does SpyderProxy offer an API?

Yes. SpyderProxy provides API access for managing your proxy configuration, generating credentials, checking usage statistics, and rotating IPs programmatically. API documentation is available in the dashboard after signup.

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What happens if I run out of bandwidth?

For pay-as-you-go residential plans, you can top up your balance at any time from the dashboard. For package plans, unused bandwidth carries over within the expiry period (120 days). Static, datacenter, LTE, and sneaker proxies have unlimited bandwidth so this does not apply.

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Do you offer a free trial or money-back guarantee?

Contact our support team to discuss trial options. We are confident in the quality of our proxy network and work with potential customers to find the right solution for their needs.

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