Residential Proxies -
Real ISP IPs for Maximum Anonymity
Access 34M+ ethically sourced residential IPs across 200+ countries. Achieve 99.2% success rates with rotating and sticky sessions, HTTP, HTTPS & SOCKS5, and precision geo-targeting down to city and ZIP level. Also available: datacenter proxies and mobile proxies.
Why Are Residential Proxies More Reliable Than Datacenter IPs?
Residential proxies are IP addresses assigned by ISPs to real home internet connections, making your requests indistinguishable from ordinary consumer traffic. Databay's pool of 34M+ ethically sourced residential IPs across 200+ countries delivers 99.2% success rates with rotating and sticky sessions.
Ethically Sourced Residential IPs
Every IP in our network belongs to a real device on a real ISP connection. Users opt in through partner applications and are fully compensated - giving you a clean, transparent proxy pool that websites trust.
- 100% consent-based IP sourcing
- ISP-assigned addresses, not datacenter ranges
- Strict Acceptable Use Policy enforced
- 99.2% average success rate across all sites
Advanced Geo-Targeting
Target proxies by country, state, city, ZIP code, GPS coordinates, or ASN - all included at no extra cost. Get the exact regional perspective you need for every request.
- 200+ countries, city-level precision
- ZIP code and GPS coordinate targeting
- ASN-level filtering for ISP selection
- All targeting options free on every plan
Enterprise Performance & Reliability
Our network backbone is engineered for high-volume operations. With 99.9%+ uptime and sub-1.1s response times, your operations keep running smoothly.
- 99.9%+ uptime
- ~1.1s average response time
- Unlimited concurrent connections
- Intelligent load balancing across regions
What Features Do Databay
Residential Proxies Include?
Enterprise-grade capabilities built for developers, analysts, and growth teams.
Global Coverage
Target any region on Earth - from major metros to smaller markets - with a single proxy endpoint. Country, city, ZIP, and ASN-level targeting built in.
Auto IP Rotation
Fresh residential IP on every request or at set intervals. Eliminate blocks and CAPTCHAs automatically.
Per-request rotationSession Control
Sticky sessions up to 120 minutes. Hold the same IP for multi-step workflows and checkout flows.
Up to 120 minProtocol Support
Full HTTP and SOCKS5. Works with Puppeteer, Playwright, Selenium, Scrapy, and all anti-detect browsers.
HTTP & SOCKS5REST API
Programmatic control of every proxy parameter - location, rotation, and auth - via our documented API.
Full API accessDashboard & Analytics
Real-time bandwidth, request counts, and connections analytics. Manage credentials, set sub-user limits, and monitor spend - all in one place.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Pay only for the bandwidth you use. No subscriptions, no monthly fees. Unused data never expires.
- 1–5 GB flexible bandwidth
- 186 days data expiration
- All geo-targeting options
- HTTP & SOCKS5
- 20 GB bandwidth
- 31 days data expiration
- All geo-targeting options
- HTTP & SOCKS5
- 1 TB+ bandwidth
- Custom data expiration
- Dedicated account manager
- Priority support
How Do You Set Up Residential Proxies?
Works with any language or framework. Add residential proxies to your existing code with just a few lines.
Works With Every Stack
Pass your credentials to any HTTP client. Requests automatically route through our rotating or sticky residential proxy network.
- Comprehensive documentation and samples
- Built-in IP rotation options
- Programmatic location selection via API
- Username or IP whitelist authentication
import requests
username = "USER-zone-residential"
password = "PASS"
proxy = "gw.databay.co:8888"
proxies = {
'http': f'http://{username}:{password}@{proxy}',
'https': f'http://{username}:{password}@{proxy}'
}
response = requests.request(
'GET',
'https://databay.com/cdn-cgi/trace',
proxies=proxies,
)# Rotating residential proxy via cURL
curl -x http://USER-zone-residential:[email protected]:8888 \
https://databay.com/cdn-cgi/trace
# With country targeting (US)
curl -x http://USER-zone-residential-countryCode-us:[email protected]:8888 \
https://databay.com/cdn-cgi/trace
# Sticky session (30 minutes)
curl -x http://USER-zone-residential-sessionId-abc123:[email protected]:8888 \
https://databay.com/cdn-cgi/traceconst axios = require('axios');
const username = 'USER-zone-residential';
const password = 'PASS';
const proxy = 'gw.databay.co:8888';
const proxyURL = `http://${username}:${password}@${proxy}`;
const httpsAgent = new HttpsProxyAgent(proxyURL);
const httpAgent = new HttpProxyAgent(proxyURL);
const response = await axios({
method: 'GET',
url: 'https://databay.com/cdn-cgi/trace',
httpsAgent,
httpAgent
});using System;
using System.Net;
using System.Net.Http;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
class Program
{
static async Task Main()
{
string username = "USER-zone-residential";
string password = "PASS";
string proxyUrl = "gw.databay.co:8888";
var handler = new HttpClientHandler
{
Proxy = new WebProxy
{
Address = new Uri($"http://{proxyUrl}"),
Credentials = new NetworkCredential(username, password)
},
UseProxy = true
};
using var client = new HttpClient(handler);
var response = await client.GetAsync("https://databay.com/cdn-cgi/trace");
var content = await response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync();
Console.WriteLine(content);
}
}What Are Residential Proxies Used For?
Residential proxies are used for web scraping, ad verification, market research, SEO monitoring, social media management, and e-commerce price tracking. Because they route traffic through genuine home internet connections, they bypass anti-bot systems that block datacenter IP ranges.
Web Scraping
Scale data collection without IP bans or CAPTCHAs. Rotating IPs make each request look like a different home user browsing naturally.
Ad Verification
Verify ad placement, content, and landing pages from real user perspectives in every target market worldwide.
Price Monitoring
Track competitor pricing, stock levels, and promotions across regions with authentic residential IP perspectives.
Social Media
Manage multiple accounts with consistent sticky IPs. Each account keeps a unique residential IP for natural, authentic activity.
SEO Research
Track search rankings and local SERP results from specific countries, exactly as real users in those regions see them.
Brand Protection
Monitor unauthorized brand use, counterfeit products, and trademark violations across global marketplaces and platforms.
Which Countries Have Residential Proxy Coverage?
Precision geo-targeting at no extra cost. Country, city, state, ZIP, or ASN - your choice.
How Do Residential Proxies Compare to Datacenter and Mobile?
Residential proxies offer the highest trust (real ISP IPs, $0.65/GB), datacenter proxies offer the fastest speed (sub-500ms, $0.50/GB), and mobile proxies offer the highest stealth (real 5G/4G carrier IPs, $5.50/GB). Choose based on your target site's detection level and your budget.
| Feature | Best for Anonymity Residential | Datacenter | Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP Source | Real ISP devices | Data center servers | Mobile carriers (4G/5G) |
| IP Pool Size | 34M+ | 80K+ | 800K+ |
| Anonymity Level | Very High | Medium | Highest |
| Speed | ~1.1s avg | <500ms avg | ~1.8s avg |
| Starting Price | $0.65/GB | $0.50/GB | $1.50/GB |
| Protocols | HTTP, SOCKS5 | HTTP, SOCKS5 | HTTP, SOCKS5 |
| Geo-Targeting | Country → ZIP → ASN | Country / City | Country / Carrier |
| Best For | Scraping, Ad Verification, Social | High-volume scraping, SEO | App testing, Mobile-first sites |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about residential proxies and how they work.
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