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How Do Proxies Work?

A proxy server is an intermediary between a client (for example, a browser or bot) and a target resource (such as a website, API or server).
The proxy receives your request, rewrites it using its own IP and headers, sends it to the target, receives the response and passes it back to you.
As a result, the target sees the proxy’s IP rather than your real address. This hides your identity, allows you to control traffic and scale processes.

⚙️ The proxy workflow step by step​

flowchart LR
client[Client] --> proxy[Proxy Server]
proxy --> target[Target Resource]
target --> proxy
proxy --> client
  1. You (the client) send a request — for example, to open a website.
  2. The proxy receives the request and swaps the sender (IP and headers) for its own parameters.
  3. The proxy forwards the request to the target site or API.
  4. The target site replies to the proxy as if it were the real client.
  5. The proxy passes the response back to you.

Result: the site sees the proxy IP and cannot directly link you to the request.

🎯 What proxies actually do​

FunctionDescription
Hide your IPMask the client’s real location and identity
Manage trafficRoute, filter and control network requests
Rotate IP addressesConstantly change IPs to avoid bans and detection
Bypass anti‑bot systemsProxies + anti‑detect browsers can fool even advanced protections
Farming and automationRun multiple threads without ban risk, create accounts, interact with APIs
Parsing and data analysisCircumvent restrictions, CAPTCHAs and bans during mass scraping

🔌 How to connect to proxies​

There are several connection formats:

🧩 Connection string​

ip:port:username:password

Example:

123.123.123.123:10000:user1:pass123

You can also use proxy URLs in formats like:

http://user:pass@ip:port
socks5://user:pass@ip:port

📡 Proxy protocols​

Proxies support different protocols:

ProtocolFeatures
HTTPSends HTTP requests and can edit headers; often used in browsers
HTTPSEncrypted requests; suitable for accessing secure sites
SOCKS5Universal; supports any traffic (including WebRTC, SMTP, FTP) and is ideal for anti‑detects

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🧠 Types of proxies in Mango Proxy​

We offer three main types of proxies:

TypeDescription
ResidentialIPs from real users; appear most “human”; pass anti‑bots
ISPA hybrid of server and home IPs; high stability + legitimate look
Data‑centerServer proxies with high speed; perfect for scraping and testing

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🔁 Rotation: the key element of proxies​

One of the most important parameters of a proxy is IP rotation. It can occur:

  • On a timer (every N minutes)
  • On every request
  • Via an API command
  • When the session restarts (in an anti‑detect browser)

This allows you to:

  • Increase the number of allowed operations per second
  • Avoid linking accounts together
  • Scale farming, split tests, advertising and more

📘 Read more: What are dynamic proxies

🧱 How proxies and anti‑detect browsers work together​

Proxies work in tandem with anti‑detect browsers:

flowchart LR
Client[Anti‑detect browser] --> Proxy[Proxy server]
Proxy --> Site[Target resource]

The anti‑detect browser creates a unique fingerprint and the proxy supplies a unique IP address.
📈 The result: the platform believes it is a unique, real person.

Instructions:

🔍 Proxies as a tool​

Mango Proxy provides a proxy infrastructure tailored to tasks such as:

  • Farming (creating and warming up accounts)
  • Traffic arbitrage and advertising launch
  • Parsing and data gathering
  • Testing and automation

All management happens in your personal account, including:

  • Choosing the protocol
  • Setting rotation
  • Filtering by country, ASN, ZIP
  • Formats for anti‑detect browsers

✅ Summary​

ComponentDescription
IP addressReplaced by the proxy IP
ProtocolHTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5
SessionSupports static and dynamic sessions
AnonymityHigh, especially with residential and SOCKS5 proxies
ScalabilityUp to thousands of requests per second
Anti‑detectFully supported, integrations with top anti‑detects

📘 Useful materials​