Tutorial · Proxynet Blog – Page 7

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    What Is a User Agent? How to Check and Change It

    A user agent is the identity line your browser sends with every request. How to read it, change it in Chrome and on Android, and what Client Hints changed.

    Written by: Acar Diveroli
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    What Is a Proxy Server Address and How to Find It

    A proxy server address is the name of the intermediary your connection passes through, plus a port. See where it appears on Windows, Mac, phones and browsers.

    Written by: Acar Diveroli
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    Is My Proxy Working? How to Test a Proxy

    To see whether your proxy works, check your IP address, location, speed and leaks. A step-by-step proxy test you can run in your browser without any code.

    Written by: Acar Diveroli
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    How to Set Up Proxy Settings on Mac and Safari

    On a Mac, the proxy is set in the Network section of System Settings, and Safari uses it. Setup, turning it off, Safari on iPhone and fixes for common errors.

    Written by: Acar Diveroli
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    YouTube 'Confirm You're Not a Bot' Error: How to Fix It

    YouTube's 'Sign in to confirm you're not a bot' warning usually comes from a shared IP, a VPN or cookie settings. Here are the causes and a step-by-step fix.

    Written by: Acar Diveroli
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    cURL in JavaScript: fetch, Axios, and Proxies

    fetch and Axios are the JavaScript equivalents of cURL commands. We cover headers, bodies, authentication, and proxy setup in Node.js with tested code examples.

    Written by: Acar Diveroli
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    HTTP Status Codes in Web Scraping: 403, 407, 429, 503

    403, 407, 429 and 503 responses point to different problems in scraping. We explain what each code means, its causes and how to retry properly with Retry-After.

    Written by: Acar Diveroli
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    Using a Proxy in Node.js: Axios and node-fetch

    How to use a proxy in Node.js with Axios, node-fetch and built-in fetch, with working code. Includes authentication, SOCKS5, rotation and error handling.

    Written by: Acar Diveroli
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    Postman Proxy Settings: Step-by-Step Setup

    How to set a custom proxy in Postman, use the system proxy and add authentication, step by step. Fixes for common connection errors are included too.

    Written by: Acar Diveroli
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    Proxy Authentication: User:Pass vs IP Whitelist

    You connect to a proxy with a username and password or with a list of allowed IPs. We compare the security of both methods, the 407 error and how to choose.

    Written by: Acar Diveroli
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    Puppeteer and CAPTCHA: Why It Appears and How to Reduce It

    In Puppeteer, CAPTCHAs are usually triggered by IP reputation, request rate, and headless browser tells. We cover the causes and legitimate ways to reduce them.

    Written by: Acar Diveroli
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    WebRTC and DNS Leaks: What They Are and How to Stop Them

    Even with a proxy on, your browser can reveal your real IP through WebRTC or DNS queries. We explain why leaks happen, how to test for them and how to fix them.

    Written by: Acar Diveroli
  1. What Is a User Agent? How to Check and Change It

    Proxies

    Published

  2. What Is a Proxy Server Address and How to Find It

    Tutorial

    Published

  3. Is My Proxy Working? How to Test a Proxy

    Tutorial

    Published

  4. How to Set Up Proxy Settings on Mac and Safari

    Tutorial

    Published

  5. YouTube 'Confirm You're Not a Bot' Error: How to Fix It

    Tutorial

    Published

  6. cURL in JavaScript: fetch, Axios, and Proxies

    Tutorial

    Published

  7. HTTP Status Codes in Web Scraping: 403, 407, 429, 503

    Web Scraping

    Published

  8. Using a Proxy in Node.js: Axios and node-fetch

    Tutorial

    Published

  9. Postman Proxy Settings: Step-by-Step Setup

    Integration

    Published

  10. Proxy Authentication: User:Pass vs IP Whitelist

    Proxies

    Published

  11. Puppeteer and CAPTCHA: Why It Appears and How to Reduce It

    Tutorial

    Published

  12. WebRTC and DNS Leaks: What They Are and How to Stop Them

    Proxies

    Published