Proxy Glossary
A comprehensive collection of terms, technologies, and concepts related to proxies, antidetect browsers, and affiliate marketing to help you navigate the proxy ecosystem.
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Anonymous ProxySecurityTypes
A proxy server that hides the user's IP address but identifies itself as a proxy to the target server.
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Antidetect BrowserAntidetectSecurityAdvanced
A specialized browser designed to prevent websites from identifying and tracking users by manipulating browser fingerprints, user-agents, and other identifiable parameters.
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Affiliate MarketingAffiliate MarketingUse Cases
A performance-based marketing strategy where businesses reward affiliates for each customer brought through the affiliate's marketing efforts.
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Ad NetworkAffiliate MarketingUse Cases
A platform that connects advertisers to websites that want to host advertisements, often requiring proxies for testing and optimizing ad campaigns.
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Ad VerificationAffiliate MarketingUse Cases
The process of ensuring that ads appear on intended websites and are viewed by the target audience, often requiring proxies from different locations.
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A/B TestingAffiliate MarketingTechnical
A method of comparing two versions of a webpage or app to determine which one performs better, often conducted using proxies to simulate different user segments.
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Account CreationUse CasesAntidetect
The process of creating multiple accounts on platforms that limit one account per person, often requiring different IP addresses through proxies.
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Audio FingerprintingAntidetectSecurityTechnical
A technique that uses the Web Audio API to generate a unique identifier based on how a device processes audio, which can be used for tracking.
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Browser FingerprintingAntidetectSecurityTechnical
A technique used by websites to collect information about a browser, its configuration, and the device it's running on to create a unique identifier for tracking purposes.
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Browser ProfilesAntidetectAdvanced
Saved configurations of browser settings, cookies, local storage, and fingerprint parameters that can be loaded to simulate different users or devices.
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Brand ProtectionUse CasesSecurity
Monitoring the internet for unauthorized use of intellectual property, counterfeit products, or brand impersonation, often using proxies to access global marketplaces.
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Browser AutomationAntidetectTechnicalAdvanced
The use of software to control web browsers programmatically, often used with proxies for tasks like web scraping, testing, or multi-account management.
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Backconnect ProxyTypesAdvanced
A proxy system that routes requests through a pool of residential or mobile IP addresses, automatically rotating IPs to provide better anonymity.
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Canvas FingerprintingAntidetectSecurityTechnical
A tracking technique that exploits the HTML5 Canvas element to draw invisible images and extract a digital fingerprint based on how different devices render the same image.
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CPA MarketingAffiliate MarketingUse Cases
Cost Per Action marketing, where affiliates are paid for specific actions (like sign-ups, sales, or app installations) taken by users they refer.
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Conversion RateAffiliate MarketingTechnical
The percentage of visitors who complete a desired action, such as making a purchase or filling out a form, often optimized using proxies for A/B testing.
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Cookie SyncingAntidetectSecurityTechnical
A technique used by advertisers to match cookies across different domains, allowing them to track users across the web even when using proxies.
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CAPTCHASecurityTechnical
A challenge-response test used to determine whether the user is human or a bot, often encountered when using proxies for automated tasks.
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CAPTCHA SolvingSecurityAdvanced
Services or techniques used to bypass CAPTCHA challenges, often employed alongside proxies for automated web tasks.
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Datacenter ProxyTypesTechnical
A proxy that uses IP addresses from secondary corporations like web hosting companies or data centers, not affiliated with ISPs.
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Data MiningUse CasesTechnical
The practice of examining large databases to generate new information and patterns, often using proxies to access geo-restricted data sources.
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DNS LeakSecurityTechnical
A privacy issue where DNS requests bypass the proxy or VPN tunnel, potentially revealing the user's real location and internet activity.
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Dedicated ProxyTypesTechnical
A proxy server exclusively assigned to a single user, providing better performance, reliability, and security compared to shared proxies.
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Forward ProxyBasicsTechnical
A proxy server that sits between client applications (like web browsers) and servers on the internet, forwarding client requests to the internet.
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FingerprintingSecurityTechnicalAdvancedAntidetect
The process of collecting information about a device, browser, or connection to create a unique identifier that can be used to track users or detect proxies.
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Font FingerprintingAntidetectSecurityTechnical
A tracking method that identifies users by detecting which fonts are installed on their device, as font collections can be relatively unique between users.
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Free ProxyTypesSecurity
A proxy server that can be used without payment, often with limitations in speed, reliability, and security compared to paid proxies.
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Geolocation SpoofingAntidetectTechnical
Modifying a device's or browser's reported geographical location to appear as if the user is browsing from a different location.
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Geo-TargetingAffiliate MarketingUse Cases
The practice of delivering different content or advertisements to users based on their geographic location, often tested using proxies from various regions.
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Geo-RestrictionTechnicalLegal
The practice of limiting access to content based on a user's geographical location, often bypassed using proxies from approved regions.
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HTTP ProxyProtocolsTechnical
A proxy that works with HTTP and HTTPS protocols, primarily used for web browsing and accessing web-based applications.
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High Anonymous ProxySecurityTypesAdvanced
A proxy server that hides both the user's IP address and the fact that a proxy is being used, providing the highest level of anonymity.
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Hardware FingerprintingAntidetectSecurityTechnical
The process of identifying a device based on its unique hardware characteristics, such as CPU, GPU, and other hardware components.
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ISP ProxyTypesTechnical
A proxy that uses IP addresses from Internet Service Providers but hosted in data centers, combining the reliability of datacenter proxies with the legitimacy of residential IPs.
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IP RotationTechnicalAdvanced
The process of changing IP addresses periodically or after each request to avoid detection and IP blocks.
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IP AuthenticationSecurityTechnical
A method of authenticating proxy users by whitelisting their IP addresses, allowing only connections from approved IPs.
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IP LeakSecurityTechnical
A security issue where a user's real IP address is exposed despite using a proxy or VPN, often through WebRTC or DNS requests.
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IP GeolocationTechnicalBasics
The process of determining the geographical location of an IP address, used by websites to deliver location-specific content or enforce geo-restrictions.
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Lead GenerationAffiliate MarketingUse Cases
The process of attracting and converting prospects into someone who has indicated interest in a product or service, often using proxies to scale operations.
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Mobile ProxyTypesTechnical
A proxy that uses IP addresses from mobile devices connected to cellular networks, making the connection appear as if it's coming from a mobile user.
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Multi-AccountingAntidetectUse Cases
The practice of creating and managing multiple accounts on the same platform while making each account appear to come from a different user or device.
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ProxyBasicsTechnical
An intermediary server that acts as a gateway between a user and the internet, allowing users to access web content indirectly through the proxy server.
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Proxy PoolTechnicalAdvanced
A collection of proxy servers that can be used interchangeably, often managed by proxy management software.
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Proxy AuthenticationSecurityTechnical
The process of verifying the identity of a user or client before allowing access to a proxy server, typically using username and password credentials.
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Proxy DetectionSecurityTechnical
Methods used by websites and services to identify and potentially block traffic coming from proxy servers.
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Proxy ServerBasicsTechnical
A server that acts as an intermediary between a client and another server, forwarding requests and responses between them.
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Proxy ChainAdvancedSecurity
The practice of connecting multiple proxy servers in sequence to increase anonymity and security.
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Price MonitoringUse CasesTechnical
Tracking competitors' prices across different regions and platforms, typically using proxies to access location-specific pricing and avoid blocking.
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PuppeteerAntidetectTechnicalAdvanced
A Node.js library that provides a high-level API to control Chrome or Chromium browsers programmatically, often used with proxies for web automation.
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Proxy APITechnicalAdvanced
An interface that allows developers to programmatically access and manage proxy servers, often used for integrating proxies into applications.
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Proxy ManagementTechnicalAdvanced
Software or services that help users organize, monitor, and control multiple proxy servers, often with features like rotation, health checks, and analytics.
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Proxy Health CheckTechnicalPerformance
The process of regularly testing proxies to ensure they are functioning correctly, with acceptable speed and reliability.
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Proxy UptimeTechnicalPerformance
The percentage of time a proxy server is operational and available for use, a key metric for proxy reliability.
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Proxy LatencyTechnicalPerformance
The time delay between sending a request through a proxy and receiving a response, affecting the speed of proxy connections.
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Proxy BandwidthTechnicalPerformance
The amount of data that can be transferred through a proxy server in a given time period, often limited by proxy providers.
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Proxy Rotation IntervalTechnicalAdvanced
The frequency at which a proxy service changes IP addresses, which can be set to occur after each request, at timed intervals, or manually.
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Private ProxyTypesSecurity
A proxy server that requires authentication and is only accessible to authorized users, offering better security than public proxies.
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Public ProxyTypesSecurity
A freely available proxy server that anyone can use without authentication, typically less reliable and secure than private proxies.
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Paid ProxyTypesSecurity
A proxy server that requires payment to use, typically offering better performance, reliability, and customer support compared to free proxies.
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Proxy ProviderBasicsTechnical
A company or service that sells access to proxy servers, often offering various types of proxies with different features and pricing models.
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Proxy MarketplaceE-CommerceTechnical
A platform where users can buy and sell proxy services from different providers, comparing features, prices, and performance metrics.
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Proxy ResellerE-CommerceTechnical
An individual or company that purchases proxy services in bulk from providers and resells them to end users, often with added services or support.
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Proxy ComparisonE-CommerceTechnical
The process of evaluating different proxy services based on factors like speed, reliability, location coverage, and price to determine the best option for specific needs.
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Proxy TestingTechnicalPerformance
The process of evaluating proxy performance, anonymity, and compatibility with specific websites or applications before deployment.
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Proxy AnonymitySecurityTechnical
The degree to which a proxy server conceals a user's identity and location, typically categorized as transparent, anonymous, or high anonymous.
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Proxy SpeedPerformanceTechnical
The rate at which data can be transferred through a proxy server, affected by factors like server location, bandwidth, and current load.
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Proxy PerformancePerformanceTechnical
The overall efficiency and effectiveness of a proxy server, including factors like speed, reliability, uptime, and compatibility with various websites.
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Proxy LocationTechnicalBasics
The geographical location of a proxy server, which determines the IP address country and affects access to geo-restricted content.
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Proxy ProtocolProtocolsTechnical
The communication standard used by a proxy server, such as HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, or SOCKS5, each with different capabilities and use cases.
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Proxy ConfigurationTechnicalBasics
The process of setting up software or devices to use a proxy server, including specifying the proxy address, port, and authentication details.
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Proxy SettingsTechnicalBasics
The parameters used to configure a proxy connection, including server address, port number, authentication credentials, and protocol.
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Proxy SetupTechnicalBasics
The process of implementing and configuring proxy servers within an organization or application, including installation, configuration, and testing.
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Proxy DeploymentTechnicalAdvanced
The implementation of proxy servers in a production environment, including considerations for scalability, reliability, and security.
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Proxy ComplianceLegalCompliance
Ensuring that proxy usage adheres to legal regulations, terms of service, and ethical guidelines in various jurisdictions.
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Proxy LegalityLegalCompliance
The legal status of using proxy servers in different countries and contexts, which can vary widely depending on the jurisdiction and intended use.
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Proxy EthicsLegalCompliance
The moral considerations surrounding proxy usage, including respect for website terms of service, data privacy, and responsible automation.
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Proxy TermsLegalCompliance
The terms of service and acceptable use policies established by proxy providers, outlining permitted and prohibited uses of their services.
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Residential ProxyTypesTechnical
A proxy that uses IP addresses assigned to homeowners by Internet Service Providers (ISPs), making the connection appear as if it's coming from a regular residential user.
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Reverse ProxyTechnicalAdvanced
A proxy server that sits between client applications and backend servers, forwarding client requests to the appropriate backend server.
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Rotating ProxyTypesTechnical
A proxy service that automatically changes the IP address after each request or at specified intervals.
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Retail BottingUse CasesAdvanced
The use of automated tools to purchase products from online retailers, often requiring residential proxies to avoid detection and purchase limits.
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SOCKS ProxyProtocolsTechnical
A general-purpose proxy that establishes a TCP connection to another server on behalf of a client, then routes all traffic between the client and the server.
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SOCKS5ProtocolsTechnicalAdvanced
The latest version of the SOCKS protocol that supports various authentication methods and UDP proxy, offering better security and performance than its predecessors.
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Sticky SessionTechnicalAdvanced
A feature that allows a user to maintain the same IP address for a specified period, useful for activities requiring session persistence.
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Sneaker BottingUse CasesAdvanced
Using automated software to purchase limited-edition footwear or merchandise before they sell out, typically requiring multiple proxies to bypass purchase limits.
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SEO MonitoringUse CasesTechnical
Checking search engine rankings from different locations and devices, requiring proxies to simulate searches from various regions and avoid rate limiting.
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SERP TrackingUse CasesTechnical
Monitoring Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) for specific keywords across different locations, devices, and search engines using proxies.
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SeleniumAntidetectTechnicalAdvanced
An open-source framework for automating web browsers, commonly used with proxies for web scraping, testing, and multi-account management.
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Static ProxyTypesTechnical
A proxy server that provides a fixed IP address that doesn't change, useful for activities requiring consistent identification.
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Transparent ProxyTypesTechnical
A proxy server that passes the user's IP address to the target server, providing no anonymity but still offering other proxy benefits like caching.
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Timezone SpoofingAntidetectTechnical
The technique of changing a browser's reported timezone to match the location of a proxy IP address, helping to create a consistent geolocation profile.
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Traffic ArbitrageAffiliate MarketingUse Cases
The practice of purchasing traffic from one source at a lower price and redirecting it to another platform that pays more for that traffic, profiting from the difference.
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User-AgentAntidetectTechnical
A string sent by browsers to websites that identifies the browser type, version, operating system, and device information, often manipulated in antidetect browsers.
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WhitelistingSecurityTechnical
The practice of explicitly allowing access to specific IP addresses, domains, or users while blocking all others.
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WebRTC FingerprintingAntidetectSecurityTechnical
A technique that uses the WebRTC protocol to discover a user's true IP address, even when they're using a VPN or proxy, by accessing local network configuration information.
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WebRTC LeakAntidetectSecurityTechnical
A security vulnerability where the WebRTC protocol reveals a user's real IP address despite the use of proxies or VPNs.
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Web ScrapingUse CasesTechnical
The automated process of extracting data from websites, often requiring proxies to avoid IP blocks and rate limits.
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WebGL FingerprintingAntidetectSecurityTechnical
A technique that uses the WebGL API to gather information about a user's graphics hardware and drivers to create a unique identifier for tracking.
Social Media ManagementUse Cases Antidetect
The practice of managing multiple social media accounts, often requiring proxies to prevent account suspensions and simulate different locations.
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