➡️ How to Confirm Your Proxy Is Set Up Correctly

The method for verifying a proxy connection depends on the type of proxy and the authorization method being used.

  • ✔ Proxies may use IP authorization, username/password authentication, or both.
  • ✔ Rotating proxy services may display a different public IP than the entry or tunnel IP.

✔ Step 1: Configure the Proxy in Your Application

Set up the proxy in your browser, scraper, or application using the correct:

  • ✔ Proxy host and port
  • ✔ Authorization method (IP-authorized or username/password)

If you are unsure which authorization method applies to your proxy, refer to 'How Do I Authorize My Proxies?' 

✔ Step 2: Check the Public IP

After configuring the proxy, visit an IP-checking website (e.g., whatismyipaddress.com) and observe the public IP shown.

  • ✔ Static Proxies (Dedicated, Semi-Dedicated, ISP, IPv6): The IP displayed should match one of your assigned proxy IPs.
  • ✔ Port-Based Rotating Proxies (Legacy): The displayed IP will differ from the entry IP and represents the currently active rotating exit IP.
  • ✔ Rotating Datacenter, Rotating ISP, Residential Proxies, and Web Unblocker: The IP may change per request or session and will not match a single static IP.

The key indicator of success is that the IP shown is not your local ISP's IP.

✔ Step 3: Interpret the Result

  • ✔ If the IP shown matches the expected behavior for your proxy type, the proxy is working correctly.
  • ✔ If you see your local IP, the proxy is not being used.
  • ✔ If the connection fails entirely, authorization or configuration may be incorrect.

➡️ Related Troubleshooting Guides

If your proxy is configured correctly but still not working as expected, continue troubleshooting here:

➡️ Need Help?

If you’ve confirmed your proxy setup but are still experiencing issues, our support team can help verify your configuration and proxy type.

We’ll help identify whether the issue is configuration-related, authorization-related, or target-site-specific.