Understand the basics
Learn the few proxy terms you need to make and check your first connection.
A proxy forwards your request to a website. The website receives the connection from the proxy's exit IP. A residential proxy uses a residential internet connection for that exit.
You configure the proxy in the tool that sends the request. Simply opening the ProxyLane dashboard does not change your browser's connection.
Read your connection details
| Term | What it means for your setup |
|---|---|
| Host | The proxy server address to enter in your tool |
| Port | The connection number that belongs with that host |
| Username and Password | Credentials that let your tool use your traffic |
| Exit IP | The IP address the destination sees for a proxied connection |
| Country | The location you request in the builder |
| Traffic | Data transferred through the proxy, measured against your available balance |
Copy all four connection fields from the same generated result. The proxy username and password are the values shown under Ready to connect, not your account sign-in details.
Pick an IP mode
Use Rotate every request for independent requests. Use Keep the same IP to request a sticky session for related steps, such as navigating several pages in one browser workflow. Compare the modes before relying on a session for a longer task.
A successful connection does not guarantee that a website will accept every request. Check your own destination after the dashboard diagnostic succeeds.
Make your first connection, or email support if a field in your tool does not match these names.
Send the error message and your tool name. Leave out passwords and connection credentials.
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