➡️ Overview

Rayobyte’s Residential Proxies provide access to real user IPs for high-quality, undetectable web scraping and data gathering. However, since these are sourced from real devices, there are specific testing guidelines and limitations to follow.

This guide covers:

  • ✔ Best practices for testing.
  • ✔ Usage limitations to avoid bans.
  • ✔ Common issues and troubleshooting.

➡️ Best Practices for Testing Residential Proxies

✔ 1. Use Rotating IPs for Large-Scale Testing

By default, Rayobyte’s residential proxies rotate IPs with every request to maximize anonymity.

If your use case requires keeping the same IP for multiple requests, enable Sticky Sessions.

✔ 2. Set a Realistic Request Rate

Residential IPs come from real users, meaning high request rates can trigger CAPTCHAs or temporary blocks by target websites.

Recommended Request Rate:

  • Low-intensity testing: 1 request per 3–5 seconds
  • Moderate-intensity testing: 1 request per second
  • Avoid burst requests exceeding 10 requests per second

✔ 3. Respect Target Website Policies

Some websites have strict anti-scraping measures. To ensure ethical use:

  • ✔ Check the website’s robots.txt file for guidelines.
  • ✔ Avoid logging in or scraping private data.
  • ✔ Use Geo-Targeting to blend in with local traffic.

➡️ Limitations of Residential Proxies

⚠ 1. Bandwidth Restrictions

Rayobyte residential proxies operate on a bandwidth-based model. This means:

  • ✔ Every request consumes data (headers, body, response).
  • ✔ Streaming and large downloads are not supported.
  • ✔ Test efficiently to avoid excessive bandwidth usage.

⚠ 2. No Guaranteed Static IPs

Since residential IPs are sourced from real users:

  • ✔ IPs change frequently unless Sticky Sessions are enabled.
  • ✔ Sessions last up to 60 minutes, but availability varies.
  • ✔ IP retention depends on the user keeping their device online.

⚠ 3. Compliance & Ethical Use

Rayobyte strictly enforces Ethical Use of Proxies:

  • ✔ No scraping private, gated, or login-protected content.
  • ✔ No engaging in click fraud or ad fraud.
  • ✔ Violations may lead to service suspension.

➡️ Troubleshooting Common Testing Issues

❓ 1. Proxy Not Connecting

If your proxy request fails:

  • ✔ Check your authentication method (Username/Password or IP Whitelisting).
  • ✔ Ensure your bandwidth allocation isn’t exhausted.
  • ✔ Try a different endpoint (e.g., rotating vs. sticky session).

❓ 2. Seeing CAPTCHAs or Blocks

If websites block your requests:

  • ✔ Reduce request rate.
  • ✔ Enable Geo-Targeting for local traffic simulation.
  • ✔ Use real browser headers and user agents.

❓ 3. IP Rotation Not Working

If your IP isn’t changing as expected:

  • ✔ Check if you enabled Sticky Sessions.
  • ✔ Ensure your requests are routed through rotating endpoints.

➡️ Final Tips for Smooth Testing

  • ✔ Start with low request rates before scaling up.
  • ✔ Monitor your proxy logs for performance insights.
  • ✔ Contact Rayobyte Support if you encounter persistent issues.

➡️ Need Help?

If you’re still experiencing issues, our support team is here to help!

✔ Submit a Support Ticket

✔ Explore More Rayobyte Guides in our Knowledge Base

✔ Happy Scraping!