Understanding the world of proxies can definitely be a daunting process for beginners. Every reseller knows what it feels like to ask their friend a thousand questions to make sure they know which proxies to buy, when to use them, and how in the hell they work. But for those who aren’t as fortunate to have that friend to hold your hand, this guide will be doing it for you. So let’s take a deep dive into the wonderful world of using proxies, and what they can do for you.

## What are Proxies and Why Use ‘Em?
To understand a proxy, let’s use a rather exaggerated analogy. Imagine you are going for a shoe, and using a bot. The whole point of having this bot is for you to be able to get as many shots on goal as possible for this shoe, to increase the likelihood of getting a sweet confirmation email. However, having a bot without proxies, is like sending one man into battle alone. Sneaker sites have defenses up and ready to take down any intruders. If they see too many requests from the same IP address, they will begin to fight back and try to block you from accessing the site. So look at the proxies as your little robotic soldiers. You are sending a ton of different proxies, or IPs, into battle, so there is no suspicion of the website. The website no longer sees 100 requests from your IP, they see 100 separate IPs trying for the shoe. All these proxies are fighting for different shots at the same shoe, and they help you win. Each proxy can win its battle along with the help of the bot. These two coexist. 

A Beginner's Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Using Proxies

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June 30, 2023

A Beginner's Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Using Proxies