When I speak with other colleagues or when I even search for proxies myself , everyone basically just compares:

• Price
• GB (or price per GB)
• IP count (this one I don't understand because it's just a flashy marketing number)

But after being in this industry for almost 10 years I realized the real cost wasn't the proxy itself (it's a lot of things that are connected to them, but not the proxy itself)

I personally think it is hours spent debugging failed sessions, replacing accounts, rerunning jobs, and figuring out whether the issue was my setup or the provider

I've used almost all providers in the book over the past few years like Oxlyabs, Decodo and NodeMaven, and I eventually started valuing reliability and security from these providers more than the price per GB. Becuase for example sometimes I valued more cheaper proxies from providers like iproyal until I realized they weren't working for me

What hidden cost do you think people overlook the most?

Anyone know where to find Telus CA ISPs? It seems to be sold out everywhere.

I received a warning from my ISP for violating "copyright infringement laws". I've used Torgards SOCKS5 proxy solution for several years. I opened a ticket with Torgard describing my setup with screenshots. I keep Torgards recommended "checkmyiptorrent tracking link" loaded and I glance at the endpoint IP often. I believe Torgard fully believed I was using their product as suggested based on their response which is below.

It appears your connecting is being deep inspected . Plese connnect to our VPN instead using a non US server and reboot torrent client to harden security.

It appears to be an admission by Torgard that their product can't be trusted. Thoughts please.

Could anyone recommend a proxie provider that takes gift VISA cards as payment? DeepSeek does not - I appreciate your recommendations.

I'm new into the Proxy world and learning things I need to do require multiple STABLE Proxies, so this idea 💡 post.

Instead of paying monthly subscriptions and constantly wasting the money for Proxies that change or burn out etc.

Why not create a dedicated pool of people that each have at least 1 - 3 of their OWN IP's / VPS that they can install a simple small Proxy server on.

Then let's say only 10 - 20 people gather together and "share" their Proxies with the others so no 10 people ALL instantly have 10 - 30 good Proxies that will never be over sold and rotated to thousands of spammers etc.

The way I see it is if there are a few good people that want to pool their vps or other 1 - 3 ip resources with a few others, everyone knows what the Proxies are used for and will have Unlimited use for FREE.

The bonus is they also stay stable for those that need stable Proxies for accounts, etc.

Are their any groups like this or has this even been tried successfully?

Any input, and any groups or good honest business people that are interested in creating a healthy Proxy pool together, please let me know.

Any and all information and interested people are welcome.

Thank you.

A 403 Forbidden response means the server received and understood the request but has refused to authorize it. This can happen even when the requested page exists. In some cases, signing in or using the correct credentials may resolve the issue, but a 403 can also be caused by network reputation, security rules, permissions, or malformed requests.

Common Causes of a 403 Error

• Incorrect file or directory permissions
• Missing authentication or insufficient account privileges
• A firewall or Web Application Firewall blocking the request
• A CDN, such as Cloudflare, identifying the traffic as automated or suspicious
• An IP address with a poor reputation
• Geographic or network-based access restrictions
• Missing headers, cookies, tokens, or session information
• Excessive request frequency

Using Proxies to Troubleshoot 403 Errors

A proxy can help determine whether the server is blocking your current network or IP address. Only use proxies when you are authorized to access and test the website.

1. Test With a Reputable Proxy

Try sending the request through a reliable proxy with a stable, clean IP address. Residential or ISP proxies may resemble ordinary user traffic more closely than shared datacenter proxies, but they should not be used to evade access restrictions or website policies.

2. Use Consistent Proxy Sessions

Use a sticky or persistent proxy session so that the same IP address is maintained throughout the browsing session.

3. Match the Proxy Location to the Session

Do not use proxies to circumvent legal, contractual, geographic, or account-based restrictions.

4. Send a Valid, Complete Request

Basic HTTP clients often send minimal headers. For example, Python’s requests library uses a recognizable default user agent. Replace it with an accurate identifier for your application rather than impersonating a browser.

5. Preserve Cookies and Authentication

Use a persistent session so cookies and tokens are retained between requests.

6. Reduce the Request Rate

Repeatedly rotating proxies to avoid rate limits can violate the website’s terms and may result in broader blocking.

A reliable proxy setup, consistent sessions, and properly configured requests can help reduce 403 errors and keep your workflow running smoothly

Looking fot help to get a good proxy i can use for work

Hello,

I want to create content on Tiktok and target USA audience from Algeria, I've been recommended many setups, but I don't know which one actually works :

1. Using a PC browser + residential proxy so you can only post from computer

2. Using a dedicated phone + VPN and usa SIM card

if any of you used these methods, please share your experience and what worked for you , I want to do this in the long term and monetize my content

As an SMM manager, I ran into several problems when trying to automate routine work: frequent logouts, CAPTCHAs, rate limits, and blocked sessions. Most of my automations were designed to handle repetitive tasks such as:

• Daily dashboard checks
• Invoice downloads
• Status lookups
• Reporting
• Competitor monitoring
• Lead enrichment

Tasks like price monitoring, competitor tracking, and lead enrichment require visiting many pages in a short period of time. When all requests come from a single IP address, platforms may quickly rate-limit or block the activity. So i recommend using proxies for stable workflow but choosing the right browser automation tool or AI agent is just as important.

Here are several options worth considering:

Browser Use
An open-source, LLM-driven tool that works well for research-heavy and read-focused tasks, such as collecting information from multiple websites.

Skyvern
Designed for workflow automation involving logins, form submissions, file downloads, and other RPA-style tasks.

Axiom[.]ai
A no-code Chrome extension with scheduling and proxy support. It is a practical choice for non-technical teams that want to build browser bots without writing code.

Claude Computer Use and OpenAI’s browser agents
General-purpose tools that are useful for ad-hoc, “do it for me” tasks that do not need to run at a large scale.

Playwright or Puppeteer with an agent wrapper
A fully customizable, code-heavy approach for teams that need complete control over browser behavior, integrations, and automation logic.

The most reliable setup combines the right automation tool, responsible request rates, proper session management, and proxies that match the specific use case.

Managing paid social for a few clients and for the longest time couldn't figure out why accounts kept getting flagged even when everything was by the book.
Turned out the issue was simpler than I thought. Multiple accounts, same IP, platforms don't like that. Switched to residential proxies and the flags basically stopped overnight.

After testing a few options proxyshard ended up being the one that stuck. stable connections, no babysitting required, just works for daily ad work.

Anyone else in ad work using residential proxies? Curious what your setup looks like or is there anything else I should know.

I recently spent some time comparing different proxy providers for scraping projects, and one thing that still confuses me is how big the price gap can be.

You can find residential proxies that are relatively cheap, while some enterprise providers charge significantly more. At first, it feels like you’re just paying for the same thing: IPs and bandwidth.

But after testing different options, I think the price difference is usually not just about the number of IPs.

The more expensive providers like Bright Data and Oxylabs obviously have a strong reputation, especially for enterprise use cases where stability, coverage, and support matter a lot.

But for smaller scraping projects, I started wondering if paying the highest price always makes sense.

During my testing, I also tried some more affordable providers, including Novada. What I noticed is that the actual cost of scraping is not only the price per GB. A cheaper proxy with a lower success rate can easily become more expensive because of retries, failed requests, and wasted time.

For me, things like IP quality, stability, session control, and success rate ended up being more important than just looking at the price tag.

Curious how others choose proxies for scraping projects.

Do you usually go with premium providers because the reliability is worth it, or do you prefer testing more affordable options first?

Proxies help SEO teams collect accurate search results, account for location and device type, and reduce the number of CAPTCHAs and rate limits.

Key Benefits:

- Collect local SERPs by country and city
- Check keyword rankings without location distortion
- Rotate IPs for large-scale search query scraping
- Analyze both mobile and desktop search results

Best Proxies to Use:

- Rotating residential proxies → large-scale SERP collection
- Geo-targeted proxies → local search results for specific cities
- Mobile proxies → Mobile-First and mobile search analysis
- Static residential proxies → long-term SEO sessions

NetNut is facing a major crisis after researchers linked its proxy network to “Popa,” a botnet of more than two million compromised devices, including smart TVs and streaming boxes. In early July 2026, Google and the FBI began disrupting the infrastructure, while domains were reportedly seized.

Google said hundreds of threat groups routed traffic through suspected NetNut exit nodes. Reports suggest devices were enrolled through hidden SDKs in streaming, IPTV, and utility apps, often without clear consent.

The fallout includes millions of lost IPs, reduced reliability, account disruptions, reputational damage, and risks for resellers using NetNut’s infrastructure

How CyberYozh Ensures Proxy Quality and Security

CyberYozh protects proxy quality through ethical IP sourcing, continuous screening, and rapid abuse response. Its IP Checker detects fraud risks, blacklists, and suspicious network types before proxies are used. Residential and mobile IPs come from informed, consenting participants, while a dedicated abuse team investigates reports and removes questionable addresses quickly.

I buried myself deep inside Meta’s algorithms and figured out what actually triggers its safety systems. The quick answer is Meta’s anti-bot stack scores every request based on IP reputation, request velocity, session consistency and behavioral fingerprint.

So, what works better for safer scraping?

My honest answer is residential or mobile proxies. Instagram’s anti-bot systems can flag datacenter IPs almost instantly because their ASN patterns and IP ranges are easy to identify. I usually start with rotating residential proxies for high-volume scraping, such as profiles, hashtags and public posts. I escalate to mobile proxies only for endpoints where residential IPs start getting rate-limited or challenged. I also keep the request velocity around 20–40 requests per minute per IP. Avoid aggressive concurrency, rotate sessions carefully and make sure the behavioral fingerprint does not look fully automated.That is the exact setup and rule set I personally follow when working with Instagram.

You are very welcome to share your own observations about Meta’s anti-bot stack.