Proxy

Use proxy settings in Octoparse when tasks require IP rotation, regional access, or improved extraction stability.

Proxy settings let Octoparse route task traffic through a different IP address or location. They can help when a website limits access by IP, shows region-specific content, or blocks repeated requests from the same source.

Use proxies carefully. A proxy can improve access stability, but it can also introduce slower loading, failed connections, or inconsistent page behavior if the proxy quality is poor.

When to use a proxy

Use a proxy when:

• The website blocks or limits repeated access from one IP
• Content varies by country or region
• A task needs to appear from a specific location
• Cloud extraction behaves differently from local browsing
• The website shows frequent access errors
• Your workflow needs IP rotation for reliability

Proxy types

Proxy type	Use case
Datacenter proxy	Faster and cheaper, but more likely to be detected on some websites
Residential proxy	Better for sites sensitive to datacenter traffic, usually slower and more expensive
Static proxy	Keeps the same IP for session consistency
Rotating proxy	Changes IPs to reduce repeated access from one address
Region-specific proxy	Accesses content as if browsing from a selected location

Setup workflow

1. Confirm the issue

   Check whether the task fails because of IP blocking, region restrictions, or repeated access limits.

2. Choose proxy type

   Select static, rotating, or region-specific proxies depending on the website behavior.

3. Configure proxy details

   Add host, port, username, password, and location settings as required.

4. Run a small test

   Confirm the page loads correctly and extracted data matches expectations.

5. Monitor failures

   Check logs and output quality after enabling proxies.

What to check

Check	Why it matters
Page loads correctly	Some proxies are slow or blocked
Login remains valid	Rotating IPs can break session consistency
Region is correct	Search results or prices may vary by location
Run speed is acceptable	Proxies can increase load time
Errors decrease	Proxy settings should improve stability, not add failures

If a website requires login, avoid changing IPs too frequently during the same session. Sudden IP changes can invalidate sessions or trigger security checks.