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"Working proxy sites" is one of the most searched proxy questions, because free proxies stop working constantly. Here's what you're actually getting. Public free proxy lists The IP:port lists you find online are…
What common errors usually mean and what to try first. 407 Proxy Authentication Required The proxy rejected you — not the website. Wrong username or password, or wrong auth format for this provider. Special characters…
Before blaming a provider (or a target site), run these checks. Replace USER:PASS@HOST:PORT with your details. 1. Does it connect, and what IP do you get? You should see the proxy's IP, not your own. For SOCKS5, use…
Most residential and mobile plans let you choose how often your IP changes. Rotating A new IP for every request (or every new connection). Best for crawling many independent pages: search results, product listings,…
The short version: start with the cheapest type that isn't getting blocked, and only move up when block rates force you to. Datacenter proxies IPs from hosting and cloud providers. Pros: fastest, cheapest (often priced…
Know a provider that should be listed? Reply with: 1. Provider name and website 2. Proxy types they sell (residential, mobile, datacenter, ISP) 3. Why it's worth listing — what you've used it for Replies with links are…
Working Proxy Sites is a message board for finding proxy providers that actually work. Here's how it's set up. How the board works Proxy Provider Directory — every provider has one thread. The opening post lists what…
