: Some lists prefix the line with the protocol, such as socks5://1.2.3.4:1080 . Common Proxy Types Found in Lists Best Use Case Key Characteristics HTTP/HTTPS General browsing, simple scraping Only handles web traffic; often found in free public lists. SOCKS4 Basic secure connections
Supports TCP/UDP and advanced encryption; ideal for gaming or heavy data scraping. Bypassing bot detection proxy-list.txt
Uses IPs from real home internet connections, making them harder to block. : Some lists prefix the line with the
: Used for private or premium lists requiring authentication. simple scraping Only handles web traffic
: Companies use local proxies (often filtered by zip code ) to view localized pricing and advertisements. Sourcing and Safety
: Users can access region-locked content (e.g., UK-only news or streaming) by selecting proxies from specific countries within their list.