What is a proxy list?

A proxy list is a list of alternate IP addresses derived from proxy servers and can vary in type such as HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, SOCKS5 and more. This article will discuss the different versions of proxy lists and the main uses for them.

What you need a proxy list for

The basic need of a proxy list is in assigning a proxy to a user account, or in rotating proxies. They are useful in giving bots, crawlers, and other forms of software anonymity that are required to perform their tasks. You will find fields for the upload of proxy lists in bots and other software tools and this is the case to ensure that you have uninterrupted operations when online and working.

It is common to require multiple IP addresses when performing tasks such as brand protection, travel aggregation, price comparison, and other data-dependent jobs. In doing so you would need a proxy list and below are the different types and uses of proxy lists.

1 . Free proxy list:

A free proxy list is a list of obtained IP addresses that are free. You can get them easily and they offer different speeds, can be country-specific, and come as different types of proxies. Just as is the case with products and services, you would need to do a background check on the service providers and find out how they make their gain even after offering you the service for free. This is important because their gain could infringe on your privacy or security.

They could spy on your online activity and collect your personal information. Doing this defies the purpose of using proxies in the first place, so be sure of the free provider you use.

2.Proxy server list:

These lists offer IP addresses all derived from the same proxy server. The type of server a proxy provider is using will determine the speed and success of proxies. Are they appearing from the right country? How long does it take a request? All of these aspects depend on the proxy server, its size, upkeep and whether or not it is consistently maintained.

3.Public / Open proxy list:

Normally servers are only available to a specific group of people such as a company’s employees or those who are provided the credentials. A Public or Open proxy list allows anyone to access the server itself and utilize the proxies offered. They are usually provided in lists that specify the country they come from, the ports they have access to, their average request times and the type of proxy they are. Readily available, these IPs are suitable for simple online actions, however, if the number of users accessing them is an issue for you, or you are concerned that you’re being spied on, then stay clear of open proxy lists.

4.Fresh / Virgin proxy list:

A fresh or virgin proxy list is a pool of IP addresses that have not been used before. These IPs are stronger and more desirable as they have not been used before. This will allow you to perform the majority of online actions without hitting any bumps in the road due to the actions of previous users, which is the case for used, shared and the majority of free proxies.

5.Country or city-specific proxy list:

For example, a US proxy list refers to IP addresses that are from the United States, these proxies provide access to geo-blocked sites and services available in the United States. Many other lists are available for specific countries or cities and are needed when trying to access sites and products online that are only available in certain regions.

6.Elite proxy list:

Elite proxies are, as the name suggests, are a more anonymous type of proxy as they leave no trace of the proxy server they derive from. A higher level of proxy understanding is suggested when utilizing elite proxies because even though the server itself remains anonymous the header saves the proxy’s IP address under REMOTE_ADDR. With the knowledge of how to handle cookies and headers for your proxy needs, this is a small hiccup, however, if this seems slightly complex to you, you may want to consider a service that offers the ability to configure these aspects to ensure the anonymity of your proxy IP.

7.Buy proxy list:

Buy proxy lists are a type that is sold. They come in groups of IPs based on their country, type of protocol, or the ports they can access. Since these types of proxies are usually bought, the intentions of the provider are clear and so they are more trustworthy than the free ones. With few users, you can be sure of better quality from this type of proxy, and to give you great value, they are refreshed frequently.

Proxies with Different Internet Protocol Types

1. HTTP proxy list

HTTP is short for Hypertext Transfer Protocol and it’s the most commonly used protocol on the internet for formatting and sending messages. An HTTP proxy list is a list of IP addresses that can be used with HTTP protocol specifically.

2. SOCKS/SOCKS5 proxy list

A proxy list from SOCKS is usually more secure as the traffic is routed through a firewall by the server while data is being exchanged between the client and the external server. SOCKS is capable of routing all traffic from any program or protocol. The more secure version of SOCKS is the SOCKS5. Its functions are the same but SOCKS5 has an added layer of authentication, allowing only those with the appropriate credential the access to the server. All proxies in this list will work with this protocol. If your task involves the use of TCP or UDP applications, this is the right protocol for you.

3.SSL proxy list

HTTPS is encrypted using SSL. It stands for a secure socket layer and the proxy list has a good level of protection between the client and the server. The SSL protocol is mostly utilized in cases where personal information is required from the web, such as billing information when you are making purchases online. If you want to be able to fill out sensitive information, you would need an SSL proxy list. Always get the SSL certificate after every purchase of SSL proxy.

The type of proxy list you use and the provider would both determine its strength and use. With free proxy lists, there are a lot of variables unknown. The number of users and the proxy history is all unknown and so there is no way of knowing if and where the proxies have been banned. It's more drastic in data center proxies. Proxy lists from here are given in subnets which are a group of IPs that only differ by a few digits. So when an IP in a subnet is banned or flagged, all other IPs in the subnet suffer the same fate.

Buying IP from a reputable source gives you peace of mind and will be able to go out of your way to fix any issues. With a paid proxy, you can rest assured that performance will be optimal. The location-specific proxies will have servers in their respective countries, and with fewer users and faster speeds,you can easily and successfully perform your work.

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