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# KYC Verification for Proxidize Proxy Users

Verification helps keep Proxidize proxies safe and compliant.

Every customer must complete KYC after purchasing a proxy plan. Some business use cases also require KYB approval.

### KYC and KYB

**KYC** verifies an individual identity. It is required for every customer and activates proxy access for supported use cases.

**KYB** verifies a business and its use case. Request KYB if you need access to restricted website categories.

* [How to Complete KYC Verification](/getting-started/kyc-verification-for-proxidize-proxy-users/how-to-complete-kyc-verification.md)
* [How to Request KYB Verification](/getting-started/kyc-verification-for-proxidize-proxy-users/how-to-request-kyb-verification.md)

### What verification allows

After KYC approval, you can use proxies for supported use cases.

**KYB** may grant access to financial websites and services, HR platforms, and feedback websites.\
KYB also provides a higher account-wide thread limit.

Approval depends on your business and use case.

### What verification does not change

The following rules apply to every customer:

* Only ports `80` and `443` are available.
* Government websites with `.gov` domains are blocked.
* Military websites with `.mil` domains are blocked.
* Survey-for-money websites are blocked.
* Adult-content websites are blocked.

KYC and KYB approval do not change these restrictions.

### Thread limits

KYC customers have a limited number of concurrent threads across their accounts.

KYB customers have a higher account-wide thread limit after approval.

### Quick FAQ

<details>

<summary>Do I need KYC after purchasing a proxy plan?</summary>

Yes. KYC is required for every customer after purchase.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can KYC or KYB enable other ports?</summary>

No. Only ports `80` and `443` are available.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Does KYB remove every website restriction?</summary>

KYB may enable financial services, HR platforms, and feedback websites such as Trustpilot and G2.

Ports other than `80` and `443`, `.gov` and `.mil` websites, survey-for-money websites, and adult-content websites remain blocked.

</details>

### Related articles

* [How to Complete KYC Verification](/getting-started/kyc-verification-for-proxidize-proxy-users/how-to-complete-kyc-verification.md)
* [How to Request KYB Verification](/getting-started/kyc-verification-for-proxidize-proxy-users/how-to-request-kyb-verification.md)
* [How to Subscribe to a Proxidize Plan](/account-and-billing/billing-and-subscriptions/how-to-subscribe-to-a-proxidize-plan.md)

### <mark style="color:$primary;">Need help?</mark>

Reach us through live chat or email at **<support@proxidize.com>**.


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