Sticky vs rotating proxies: session control explained
Sticky vs rotating proxies: how per-request and timed rotation work, when a sticky session beats a new IP, how cookies interact with IP changes, and how to test a session ID yourself.
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Practical guides to proxies, marketing, and web scraping from the Top Proxy team.
SOCKS5 vs HTTP proxies: protocols, DNS and compatibility
SOCKS5 vs HTTP proxy explained: how HTTP CONNECT and SOCKS5 tunnels differ, where DNS gets resolved, which clients support which auth, and how to test the protocol you bought.
Residential vs datacenter proxies: which one do you actually need
Datacenter IPs are fast hosting addresses. Residential IPs look like household broadband. Use this split to pick an origin before you pick a vendor.
4 min
ISP proxies vs residential proxies: static IP or rotating pool?
What ISP proxies mean, how a static IP differs from a sticky residential session, and how per-IP and per-GB billing change the choice for long sessions.
How to check if a proxy works (and whether it leaks your IP)
A proxy can answer and still leak your real IP. Check the exit, DNS, WebRTC, protocol, and blocklists before you put the endpoint in production.
4 min
Best proxies for web scraping in 2026: a buyer's checklist
A 2026 scraping buy starts with the target, not a vendor. Use this checklist for origin, session, geo, billing, and a live test before you scale.
5 min