What are people using paid proxies for?

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Just generally interested, because I'm using free proxies and I'm looking to start using paid proxies. So what do people use premium proxies for that returns them money to cover the cost of it?

I thought credential stuffing would be the biggest need but that wouldn't return any money cant imagine anyone paying for proxies for that.

Web scraping, well I guess there could be a tiny amount in that but with so many people doing it can't see much return in it.

But I see hundreds of proxies services, they must have enough demand for their service.. please enlighten me!
 
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just from a very basic point of view, people use premium proxies such as 4G mobile proxies because they are private. The ones that are shared often have other people using them. In that case, people use private more expensive 4g proxies so that they can have it to themselves and be sure that no one else is using them, preforming activities that may put that IP in harm
 
I started out using proxies for web scraping. Many years later, here I am, building my own mobile proxy farm and selling proxies.
 
It all depend on your use case which proxy type is better. Demand for everything is going up over time not just this but market saturation is a thing as well.
 
flamery said:
So what do people use premium proxies for that returns them money to cover the cost of it?
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Bulk account registrations, posting, etc. Most of the websites are basing their filters on visitors' IP addresses, so if you want to avoid issues related to IP bans, account suspensions, or other restrictions just because there are a hundred more users staring the same IP as yours, you should go private.
 
___main____ said:
I started out using proxies for web scraping. Many years later, here I am, building my own mobile proxy farm and selling proxies.
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Do you have stats on which domains are being hit the most by your customers? The only 2 use cases I can think of for positive ROI would be spamming and scraping (don't really see either of these making any money these days)
 
flamery said:
Just generally interested, because I'm using free proxies and I'm looking to start using paid proxies. So what do people use premium proxies for that returns them money to cover the cost of it?
I thought credential stuffing would be the biggest need but that wouldn't return any money cant imagine anyone paying for proxies for that.

Web scraping, well I guess there could be a tiny amount in that but with so many people doing it can't see much return in it.
But I see hundreds of proxies services, they must have enough demand for their service.. please enlighten me!
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1 - social media account making
2 - web browsing
3 - watching broadcasts in foreign country's
 
Instagram M/C

flamery said:
Do you have stats on which domains are being hit the most by your customers? The only 2 use cases I can think of for positive ROI would be spamming and scraping (don't really see either of these making any money these days)
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There are many niches that require proxies and have a low entry barrier, some of them are not spam/scrap but require handling multiple social media accounts
 
A proxy is a tool for work. A good tool equals good work. This is also true for proxies because by paying a little money for a paid proxy, you save yourself the headache of dealing with slow speeds, bans, offline issues, etc.

And ofc scraping is a absolutly basic tool for digital marketing. Tracking trends in e-commerce or scraping target audiences on social networks are essential practices. It's impossible to imagine an effective and profitable online business today without these capabilities. And for this, people are willing to pay for a quality proxy.
 
People use paid proxies for various reasons, primarily related to online anonymity, security, and accessing restricted content. Here are some common uses:

  1. Anonymity: Paid proxies allow users to mask their IP addresses, making it difficult for websites and online services to track their online activities. This can be useful for privacy-conscious individuals who want to browse the web anonymously.
  2. Bypassing geo-restrictions: Paid proxies enable users to access websites and online services that are geo-blocked or restricted based on their location. This is commonly used for accessing region-locked streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, or BBC iPlayer, from anywhere in the world.
  3. Web scraping: Businesses and researchers often use paid proxies for web scraping, which involves extracting data from websites for various purposes such as market research, competitive analysis, or data aggregation. Proxies help prevent IP bans and ensure uninterrupted data collection.
  4. Ad verification: Advertisers and marketers use proxies to verify the placement and visibility of their ads across different websites and geographic regions. This helps them ensure that their ads are being displayed correctly and reach their target audience.
  5. Sneaker bots: Sneaker enthusiasts and resellers use paid proxies to automate the process of purchasing limited-edition sneakers from online stores. Proxies help them bypass purchase limits and avoid IP bans imposed by retailers.
  6. Gaming: Gamers sometimes use paid proxies to reduce lag and improve their gaming experience by connecting to game servers located closer to their physical location. Proxies can also help gamers bypass IP bans imposed by game developers.
  7. Security testing: Security professionals and ethical hackers use paid proxies for penetration testing and security assessments of networks and web applications. Proxies can be used to simulate attacks from different IP addresses without revealing the tester's true identity.
  8. E-commerce: E-commerce businesses may use paid proxies to monitor competitor prices, track inventory levels, and gather market intelligence. Proxies allow them to scrape data from competitor websites without being blocked.
 
Market Research Ad Verification SEO Monitoring E-commerce Automation Social Media Management
 
LikeMeMore said:
People use paid proxies for various reasons, primarily related to online anonymity, security, and accessing restricted content. Here are some common uses:

  1. Anonymity: Paid proxies allow users to mask their IP addresses, making it difficult for websites and online services to track their online activities. This can be useful for privacy-conscious individuals who want to browse the web anonymously.
  2. Bypassing geo-restrictions: Paid proxies enable users to access websites and online services that are geo-blocked or restricted based on their location. This is commonly used for accessing region-locked streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, or BBC iPlayer, from anywhere in the world.
  3. Web scraping: Businesses and researchers often use paid proxies for web scraping, which involves extracting data from websites for various purposes such as market research, competitive analysis, or data aggregation. Proxies help prevent IP bans and ensure uninterrupted data collection.
  4. Ad verification: Advertisers and marketers use proxies to verify the placement and visibility of their ads across different websites and geographic regions. This helps them ensure that their ads are being displayed correctly and reach their target audience.
  5. Sneaker bots: Sneaker enthusiasts and resellers use paid proxies to automate the process of purchasing limited-edition sneakers from online stores. Proxies help them bypass purchase limits and avoid IP bans imposed by retailers.
  6. Gaming: Gamers sometimes use paid proxies to reduce lag and improve their gaming experience by connecting to game servers located closer to their physical location. Proxies can also help gamers bypass IP bans imposed by game developers.
  7. Security testing: Security professionals and ethical hackers use paid proxies for penetration testing and security assessments of networks and web applications. Proxies can be used to simulate attacks from different IP addresses without revealing the tester's true identity.
  8. E-commerce: E-commerce businesses may use paid proxies to monitor competitor prices, track inventory levels, and gather market intelligence. Proxies allow them to scrape data from competitor websites without being blocked.
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I have never heard anyone saying they are using proxies for Ad verification, Sneaker bots, Security testing or gathering market intelligence..

It all sounds like a crock of sh*t generated by AI.

Please correct me anyone who actually uses them for any of this.

Here's what I've seen:
  • Gaming is a thing (for bots)
  • Just accessing the websites that are not accessible in your country is another one
  • Growing social media accounts (Insta, TikTok, etc.)
  • Creating new social media accounts
  • Scraping (this one is interesting, @turelink what exactly are you scraping for AI?)
 
I am using proxies to earn money from Url shortener sites and selling funcaptcha token
 
Proxy farming is much easier in lesser locations like Russia, Ukraine Kiev(not the other part) Thailand, Vietnam, ect. America veries on state, UK impossible, Japa impossible, china yes, Australia impossible.

Most require mandatory id, some systems require you to upgrade given 3g almost extinct with 4g replacing it.
 
Gants-P said:
Proxy farming is much easier in lesser locations like Russia, Ukraine Kiev(not the other part) Thailand, Vietnam, ect. America veries on state, UK impossible, Japa impossible, china yes, Australia impossible.

Most require mandatory id, some systems require you to upgrade given 3g almost extinct with 4g replacing it.
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Well prices for the proxies are indeed lower in lesser countries (I assume you mean poorer countries).

But what do you mean by "require mandatory id"? Id for what? Registering on social media or what do you mean?
 
TaleSmith said:
Well prices for the proxies are indeed lower in lesser countries (I assume you mean poorer countries).

But what do you mean by "require mandatory id"? Id for what? Registering on social media or what do you mean?
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If you don't know is a good reason and why proxies are better there.


I didn't say poorer you did.
 
TaleSmith said:
I have never heard anyone saying they are using proxies for Ad verification, Sneaker bots, Security testing or gathering market intelligence..

It all sounds like a crock of sh*t generated by AI.

Please correct me anyone who actually uses them for any of this.

Here's what I've seen:
  • Gaming is a thing (for bots)
  • Just accessing the websites that are not accessible in your country is another one
  • Growing social media accounts (Insta, TikTok, etc.)
  • Creating new social media accounts
  • Scraping (this one is interesting, @turelink what exactly are you scraping for AI?)
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