Overview

Welcome to the Proxy Service Guide — your complete reference for understanding and configuring Geonode proxies.

This guide covers all the essential concepts for effective proxy usage, including:

• IP Addresses – Learn how IPs work and why they matter in proxy networks.
• Proxy Types – Understand the differences between residential, datacenter, and mixed IPs.
• Authentication – Explore IP whitelisting, username/password access, and security best practices.
• Geo-Targeting – Configure country, state, and city-level targeting.
• Ports & Sessions – Manage connections, rotation, and session persistence.

By mastering these topics, you’ll be able to:

• Optimize connection performance,
• Maintain high security and privacy,
• Avoid detection across different platforms and use cases.

Explore each section to gain a clear, practical understanding of how Geonode proxies work — and how to use them efficiently for your specific needs.