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.

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Private Residential Static or Mobile Rotating

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
  • E-commerce marketplace accounts: Ebay, Amazon, Etsy
  • Online banking: PayPal, Wise, other banks

Residential Sticky or Rotating can also be used for some websites.

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Residential Rotating

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.

  • Web scraping
  • SEO tracking
  • Price monitoring
  • Ad verification

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Datacenter

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.

  • Non-sensitive web scraping
  • Mass automation tasks
  • Accessing geo-blocked content
  • Web application testing