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Proxy types describe where the IP address comes from. Checking a website from a home internet address in another country? Start with residential.

Residential: a home internet address

A residential proxy uses an address from a home internet connection.Use one when you need to check a website from a residential connection in another location. For example, compare the prices shown to visitors in different countries.ProxyLane provides residential proxies.
A datacenter proxy uses an address from a hosting company.It can suit automated checks when your website accepts server connections and you do not need a residential address.
A mobile proxy uses an address from a mobile carrier.Consider one when testing from a mobile network matters. It does not turn your browser into a phone.

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Should the IP stay the same?

  • Checking separate pages? Start with Rotate every request.
  • Working through several steps in one visit? Choose Keep the same IP.
Keeping an IP is best effort, not a permanent address. See how it works. Not sure? Tell us what you want to do. No need to know the technical terms.