> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.proxidize.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.proxidize.com/getting-started/quick-start-with-proxidize-proxies.md).

# Quick Start with Proxidize Proxies

This guide walks you from a new account to a working proxy, step by step.\
Each step links to a deeper guide if you want more detail.

### 1. Choose your product

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First, decide whether you need Mobile or Residential proxies:

* **Mobile Proxies** — real U.S. mobile carrier IPs. Best for account management, social media, and ad verification. United States only.
* **Residential Proxies** — real home ISP IPs across 195+ countries. Best for global scraping, monitoring, and geo-targeted work.

Not sure? See [Choose Between Mobile and Residential Proxies](/getting-started/choose-between-mobile-and-residential-proxies.md).

### 2. Pick a plan

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* **Mobile** comes as **Per Proxy** or **Per GB**.
  * **Per Proxy** gives you a dedicated proxy with full rotation controls. Best for per-account workflows.
  * **Per GB** gives you usage-based access to the shared pool. Best for scale.
* **Residential** is **Per GB** only.

Learn how the plans differ in [Mobile Proxies](/proxidize-proxies/mobile-proxies.md) and [Residential Proxies](/proxidize-proxies/residential-pergb.md).

### 3. Create your account and subscribe

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Create an account at [app.proxidize.com](https://app.proxidize.com), then subscribe to your chosen plan.

Proxies activate immediately after purchase.

If you need help buying, see [Billing and Subscriptions](/account-and-billing/billing-and-subscriptions.md).

### 4. Get your proxy credentials

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All your proxies live in one dashboard at [app.proxidize.com](https://app.proxidize.com).

On **Per Proxy**, click the copy button next to your chosen protocol — **HTTP** or **SOCKS5**.

On **Per GB**, find your proxies in the **Formatted Proxy List** section.

Proxies come in one of these formats:

* `IP:Port:Username:Password`
* `Username:Password@IP:Port`

Credentials are generated automatically and stay valid even when the IP changes.

See [Setting Up Your Proxidize Proxies](/getting-started/setting-up-your-proxidize-proxies.md) for the full walkthrough.

### 5. Connect your proxy

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Add your proxy to a browser, phone, script, or automation tool.

The [Setting Up Your Proxidize Proxies](/getting-started/setting-up-your-proxidize-proxies.md) guide covers the main setup methods, including browser-based and tool-based workflows.

### 6. Test the connection

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Confirm the proxy works by checking that the IP it returns matches your selected location.

The easiest option is the Proxidize Proxy Extension.

You can also run a quick command-line test.

Both methods are covered in [Setting Up Your Proxidize Proxies](/getting-started/setting-up-your-proxidize-proxies.md).

### 7. Start small, then scale

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Run a small test first. Start with a few requests from one location, and confirm everything works before increasing volume. This makes it easier to catch configuration issues early.

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

If you access financial, HR, or transactional sites, or need non-standard ports, you may need to complete [KYC Verification](/getting-started/kyc-verification-for-proxidize-proxy-users.md) first.

For anything else, reach the team through live chat at [app.proxidize.com](https://app.proxidize.com) or email <support@proxidize.com>.


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