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This guide will help you configure a Geonode proxy in the Incogniton browser.

Prerequisites: Get Proxy Credentials from Geonode

Before setting up a proxy, first, retrieve your proxy credentials from the Geonode dashboard.

Steps: Setting Up a Proxy in Incogniton

Follow these steps to configure a proxy in Incogniton:

Step 1: Install Incogniton

  1. Go to the Incogniton Download Page.
  2. Download the browser based on your operating system.
  3. Install the software and create an account.

Step 2: Create a New Profile

  1. Open Incogniton and click the New Profile button. New Profile Button
  2. Enter the required details:
    • Profile name
    • Operating system
    • Browser version
  3. You can randomize the fingerprint for additional security.
  4. On the right side, review your browser details. Add Profile Details

Step 3: Add a Proxy

  1. Go to the proxy management page. Proxy Management Page
  2. Select a connection type (For this guide, we will use HTTP). Connection Type
  3. Enter your proxy details:
    • Proxy (IP:Port)
    • Username
    • Password
    Proxy Detail Fields

Step 4: Check the Proxy Connection

  1. Click the Check Proxy button to verify the connection. Check Proxy
  2. If successful, the proxy will show as working.

Step 5: Create and Launch the Profile

  1. Click the Create Profile button to save your settings. Create Profile
  2. Once created, you will see the profile listed.
    • If the proxy shows a tick, it means the proxy is active.
    Profile Created
  3. Click the Start button to launch the browser with your configured proxy. Browser Launched
Your Geonode proxy is now successfully configured in Incogniton.
If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting section or Geonode support.

FAQs

If your connection fails, check the following:
  • Ensure that your proxy credentials (IP, Port, Username, Password) are correct.
  • Verify that your proxy is active in the Geonode Dashboard.
  • Try another proxy format if the selected one isn’t working.
  • Refer to this guide for troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Proxy Connection Issues
  • You may be using a Sticky Session proxy that keeps the same IP for a certain duration.
  • If using a Rotating Session, verify that your requests are being routed through the proxy correctly.
  • Check your connection using an IP verification tool: Verify Proxy Connection
  • Some websites detect frequent IP changes and show CAPTCHAs as a security measure.
  • Use Sticky Sessions if you need a stable connection.
  • Try switching to a mobile or residential proxy for lower detection rates.
  • High latency can occur if the proxy server is far from your location.
  • Try using a different proxy region to improve speed.
  • Reduce the number of simultaneous requests to avoid overloading the proxy.
  • This can happen if the proxy authentication credentials are not correctly stored or passed by your browser or application. Ensure that the correct username and password are saved in your proxy settings.
  • Or you can whitelist your IP. Refer to this guide for How to Whitelist an IP
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