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What Is a Proxy?

A proxy server (from the English proxy — “representative”, “substitute”) is an intermediate layer between your device (the client) and the internet resources you access. It receives your requests, sends them on your behalf, and then returns the response.
This way, your real IP address remains hidden, and websites “see” the IP of the proxy server.
In simple terms, it’s like putting on a mask before going online.

Why do you need proxies?​

Proxy servers perform critical tasks for safe, scalable and stable online work.
Below are key reasons why proxies become an essential tool in 2025.

🔐 Anonymity and data protection​

  • Hide your IP address. Sites do not see your real IP. This makes your online behaviour anonymous and protected from tracking, fingerprint analysis and unwanted links between accounts.
  • Work with multiple identities. Proxies allow you to isolate accounts from each other by distributing them across different IPs, browser sessions and devices.
  • Security on open networks. Using a proxy reduces the threat of traffic interception and tracking on public Wi‑Fi.

👉 More: account settings

⚙️ Scalable work with accounts and traffic​

If you operate dozens or hundreds of accounts (in arbitrage, e‑commerce, advertising, social networks, etc.), one IP = one account.
Using one IP for several accounts risks bans and deanonymisation.

With proxies you:

  • isolate each account,
  • provide a unique IP for each thread,
  • reduce the risk of bans and increase scale.

🔥 More: anti‑detect browsers

📊 Automation, parsing and testing​

Proxies are the foundation for:

  • automatic data collection (SEO scraping, marketplace parsing, competitive analysis),
  • testing interfaces and APIs,
  • working with marketing tools (e.g. ad verification, price scraping).

🔥 More: why businesses need proxies

Proxy vs VPN — what’s the difference?​

CharacteristicVPNProxy
Scalability❌ 1 user = 1 IP✅ 1 user = 10 000+ IPs per second
Connection flexibilityOnly the entire system (all traffic)Specific applications, browsers, APIs
PurposeSecurity and privacyScale, control, anonymity, scraping
Ideal forRegular usersArbitragers, developers, marketers

🔥 More: what is a proxy service

Without proxies: how accounts get banned​

flowchart TD
Client-->Browser
Browser-->GoogleAds1[Google Ads Account 1]
Browser-->GoogleAds2[Google Ads Account 2]
Browser-->GoogleAdsN[Google Ads Account N]
GoogleAds1-->Success
GoogleAds2-->Ban1[Ban – Failed]
GoogleAdsN-->Ban2[Ban – Failed]

❗ Everything works through the same IP. The platform (e.g. Google Ads) sees suspicious activity, links the accounts together — and bans them.

With proxies: perfect isolation and scale​

flowchart TD
Client-->Browser1
Client-->Browser2
Client-->BrowserN[Browser N]
Browser1-->ProxyIP1[Proxy IP 1]
Browser2-->ProxyIP2[Proxy IP 2]
BrowserN-->ProxyIPN[Proxy IP N]
ProxyIP1-->GoogleAds1[Google Ads Account 1]
ProxyIP2-->GoogleAds2[Google Ads Account 2]
ProxyIPN-->GoogleAdsN[Google Ads Account N]
GoogleAds1-->Success1[Success]
GoogleAds2-->Success2[Success]
GoogleAdsN-->Success3[Success]

✅ Each browser uses a unique IP, unique fingerprint and connection channel. Blocks are eliminated.

Mango Proxy — more than just IPs​

The Mango Proxy platform offers:

  • Instant access to millions of IPs worldwide;
  • Flexible configuration: GEO, ASN, ZIP, rotation;
  • Different types: residential, data‑center, ISP;
  • Support for HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5;
  • Integration with 20+ anti‑detect browsers;
  • An API for automation;
  • Webhooks to monitor spending;
  • A clear real‑time dashboard.

🔥 More:

Ready to get started?​

📌 Proxies are not just a tool for “bypassing” — they are the core of scalable digital infrastructure.
With them you:

  • Protect your assets
  • Gain flexibility and control
  • Build resilient systems
  • Scale without the risk of bans

👉 Start with registration and proxy setup.