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New to proxies, scraping APIs or antidetect browsers? Start here. Each guide explains how the technology works, the main types, how pricing works, the legal points to know and how to choose a provider.

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What is a proxy?

A proxy is a server that forwards your web traffic and shows websites its IP address instead of yours. Learn how proxies work, the main types and how to pick one.

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What is a scraping API?

A scraping API fetches web pages for you and handles proxies, retries, CAPTCHAs and JavaScript rendering. Learn how it works, the main types and how to pick one.

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What is an antidetect browser?

An antidetect browser runs isolated profiles, each with its own fingerprint, cookies and proxy. Learn how it works, what it cannot hide and how to pick one.

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