TL:DR - Go for Residential and Mobile proxies for social media and e-commerce.
Choosing the right proxy type is critical for ensuring efficiency, security, and success in your online activities. Whether you’re managing social media accounts, scraping data, or accessing geo-blocked content, the type of proxy you use can make or break your efforts.
Below, we break down the most popular proxy types for various use cases.
These proxies are ideal for activities requiring long-term account management on high-security websites. They provide stable, real IP addresses that mimic genuine user behavior, reducing the risk of detection or bans.
Use private proxies for long-term accounts and sensitive tasks.
Managing multiple social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, TikTok
Residential rotating proxies are perfect for tasks where you need to appear as a real user but don’t require a persistent IP address.
These proxies cycle through different residential IPs, making them harder to detect, but more susceptible for bans on sodcial media.
Datacenter proxies are fast and cost-effective but lack the authenticity of residential IPs. They are best suited for websites with minimal anti-bot measures or IP reputation checks.