Proxy Selection, Troubleshooting, and Optimization

This guide addresses common proxy-related challenges, including:
✅ Selecting the right proxy type.
✅ Troubleshooting connection and performance issues.
✅ Managing bandwidth consumption.
✅ Optimizing proxy performance.

Whether you're dealing with slow speeds, location mismatches, or unexpected errors, this resource will help you resolve proxy issues efficiently.

📌 Selecting the right proxy depends on your use case, security needs, and performance requirements.

✅ Residential Proxies
✔ Use real residential IP addresses, making them less likely to be detected.
✔ Best for platforms with strict anti-proxy measures (e.g., YouTube, Twitter).

✅ Mobile Proxies
✔ Operate through mobile carrier networks, ideal for certain mobile-based applications.

✅ Datacenter Proxies
✔ Offer high speeds but may be easily detected by platforms with advanced security systems.

📌 Step 1: Test Multiple Proxy Types
✔ Request a free trial.
✔ Try different proxy types for connection stability, speed, and detection rates.

📌 Step 2: Consider Your Target Websites and Use case
✔ Platforms with strict anti-proxy measures (YouTube, Twitter) require residential proxies.
✔ General browsing or less-protected sites work well with datacenter proxies.

📌 Port Restrictions
✔ Most residential and mobile proxies only support standard web ports:

❌ Websites requiring custom ports (e.g., 4444, 4650) will not work with residential or mobile proxies.

📢 Troubleshooting Location Issues:

✔ Verify using command-line tools (e.g., curl -x "[username]:[password]@[host]:[port]" "ipinfo.io/json").
✔ Clear browser cache.
✔ Use incognito/private mode.
✔ Test on different browsers or devices.
✔ May take several minutes for location to update when using web-based checkers.

📌 1️⃣ 403 Errors on YouTube and Similar Platforms
✔ Cause: YouTube detects and blocks datacenter proxies, including IPv6 proxies.

✅ Solution:
✔ Try switching to residential proxies, consider your use case and the target websites policies.

📌 2️⃣ Slow Connections and Non-Working IPs

📢 Troubleshooting Slow Proxy Speeds:
✔ Test your base internet speed without the proxy enabled.
✔ Choose a proxy server closer to your location.
✔ Verify correct proxy configuration.
✔ Consider regional factors (e.g., proxies from areas with a weaker network infrastructure may have slower speeds).

📢 If a Proxy IP is Not Working:
✔ Check proxy credentials (host:port:username:password).
✔ Report the issue to support with your subscription ID and any relevant details.

✅ Expected Performance:
✔ Proxy performance will vary based on multiple factors.
✔ Some speed reduction compared to direct connections is normal.
✔ Connection should be relatively consistent with minimal timeouts.

📌 1️⃣ Identify Active Connections
✔ Check all browsers, applications, and automation scripts using your proxy.
✔ Look for background services making continuous requests.

📌 2️⃣ Secure Compromised Credentials
✔ Disable or lock high-bandwidth users.
✔ Change proxy credentials for security.
✔ Change Proxiware account password.

📌 3️⃣ Monitor Usage Regularly
✔ Review your proxy dashboard for unusual usage.
✔ Set up usage alerts if possible.
✔ Change credentials periodically to prevent unauthorized use.

✔ Consider using a network monitoring tool on your local device.

📌 1️⃣ Test at Different Times of Day
✔ Performance issues may be related to peak usage periods.

📌 2️⃣ Use Basic Connection Tests
✔ Test with command line tools and IP checking API's:

📌 3️⃣ Monitor and Document Performance
✔ Record speeds and connection success rates for support.

📌 4️⃣ Check Your Authentication Details
✔ Ensure username and password are correctly formatted.

📌 5️⃣ Consider Geographic Factors
✔ Proxy performance varies by location. Test multiple locations for optimal speed.

📢 Contact support if:
Your proxy consistently underperforms.
You receive specific error messages.
Your proxy suddenly stops working.
You need proxy recommendations for specific use cases.

📌 Provide Support with:
✔ Subscription ID.
✔ Proxy details (host:port:username:password).
✔ Description of the issue and error messages.
✔ Troubleshooting steps already taken.