ClickIP Blog
Articles, tutorials, and news about proxies, web scraping, and online privacy.
Choosing a Proxy Provider: A Buyer's Checklist
Not all proxy providers are equal. Use this buyer's checklist covering pool size, uptime, geo-targeting, authentication, pricing, and support to choose well.
Read articleResidential vs Mobile vs ISP vs Datacenter Proxies — Which to Choose
The four proxy types differ in where their IPs come from, how trustworthy they look to target sites, and what they cost. Here is how to pick the right one for the job.
Fraud & SecurityDetecting and Avoiding Proxy Leaks: WebRTC & DNS
A proxy is useless if your real IP leaks. Learn how WebRTC, DNS, and IPv6 leaks expose you and how to detect and prevent every kind of proxy leak.
Web ScrapingHow to Rotate IPs the Right Way for Web Scraping
IP rotation is more than "use a new IP every request." Rotate too aggressively and you look like a bot; too slowly and you get rate-limited. Here is how to get the rhythm right.
Use CasesSneaker & Retail Bots: Why Residential Proxies Win
Limited drops sell out in seconds. Learn why sneaker and retail bots rely on residential proxies and IP rotation to avoid blocks and rate limits.
Anti-DetectAvoiding Bans: Proxy Hygiene for Multi-Accounting
Running multiple accounts safely is less about the proxy and more about consistency. Here is how to keep identities separate so one ban does not cascade into all of them.
Use CasesBypassing Geo-Restrictions Ethically With Proxies
Use proxies for legitimate geo-targeting: localization QA, price checks, and market research. Learn how geo-targeted proxies work and where the lines are.
GuidesUnderstanding Proxy Pricing: Per-Proxy vs Per-GB
Proxies are sold two ways: a flat price per IP, or a price per gigabyte of traffic. Picking the wrong model can multiply your bill. Here is how to choose.
Fraud & SecurityHow CGNAT Makes Mobile IPs Hard to Ban
Carrier-grade NAT puts thousands of users behind one mobile IP. Learn the technical reason this makes 4G/5G proxies so resistant to bans.
Use CasesResidential Proxies for Ad Verification & Brand Safety
Ad verification and brand protection need to see the web as real local users do. Learn how residential proxies reveal ad fraud, cloaking, and misplacement.
GuidesGetting Started with the ClickIP Dashboard
From your first top-up to your first working proxy connection in a few minutes. A practical walkthrough of ordering, authentication, and usage tracking.
Use CasesMobile Proxies for Social Media Automation
Why 4G/5G mobile proxies beat other types for Instagram, TikTok, and social automation. Learn how carrier IPs resist bans and how to use them well.
Web ScrapingWeb Scraping Without Getting Blocked: A Checklist
A practical checklist to scrape without bans: rotate proxies, fix headers and fingerprints, respect rate limits, and handle CAPTCHAs the right way.
Anti-DetectAnti-Detect Browsers Explained (and How Proxies Fit)
Anti-detect browsers like Multilogin, GoLogin, and Dolphin isolate fingerprints per profile. Learn how they work and why each profile needs its own proxy.
Web ScrapingSticky vs Rotating Sessions: Which to Choose
Sticky sessions hold one IP; rotating sessions cycle through many. Learn which session type fits scraping, logins, and account management to avoid blocks.
FundamentalsWhat Is an ASN and Why It Matters for Proxy Detection
An ASN identifies the network behind an IP. Anti-bot systems use it to spot datacenter proxies. Learn what ASNs are and why they make or break stealth.
FundamentalsSOCKS5 vs HTTP Proxies: Differences and When to Use
SOCKS5 and HTTP(S) proxies handle traffic differently. Learn how each works, their strengths, and which protocol to choose for scraping, apps, and privacy.
GuidesProxy Checker: How to Test If a Proxy Works
Learn how to test whether a proxy is live, anonymous, and reporting the right geo. A practical guide to using a proxy checker and reading its results.
FundamentalsWhat Is My IP Address? What It Reveals About You
Your IP address exposes your rough location, ISP, ASN, and whether you use a proxy or VPN. Here is exactly what it reveals and how to check your own.
Fraud & SecurityWhat Is a Fraud Score? How Proxies Affect IP Risk
A fraud score rates how risky your IP looks to a website. Learn how IP reputation scoring works, why datacenter IPs score high, and how to lower your risk.