Trusted Proxies supports HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 protocols for proxy connections. Here’s a brief explanation of each:
HTTP Proxy: Routes standard, unencrypted web traffic between your client and the internet. Suitable for accessing HTTP-only websites.
HTTPS Proxy: Similar to HTTP proxies but supports secure, encrypted connections. Used for secure web scraping and required for the rotating “cloud” proxy service. HTTPS proxies use the CONNECT method to tunnel encrypted traffic.
SOCKS5 Proxy: A flexible proxy protocol that can handle any type of traffic (not just web), including TCP and UDP. Useful for advanced applications beyond standard web browsing.
For shared datacenter proxies, Trusted Proxies offers:
HTTP on ports 80 and 27281
HTTPS on port 8443
SOCKS5 on port 32424
Proxy servers will have DNS names like:
shp-testuser-us-v00001.tp-ns.com
Use HTTPS for secure, encrypted web scraping and when using the rotating cloud service. Use SOCKS5 for advanced or non-HTTP protocols. Make sure your HTTP client is configured correctly, especially when using HTTPS through HTTP proxies (using the CONNECT method). Choose the protocol and port that best fit your application’s needs.
