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# Overview Residential Proxies

> Residential proxies are IP addresses sourced from real consumer devices connected through ISPs.  

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> As they look just like normal users, websites treat them with a higher level of trust compared to datacenter IPs.

They are the **most versatile type of proxy** we offer, perfect for tasks such as:

* Web scraping & crawling
* Ad verification
* Social media automation
* Market research & competitor tracking
* SEO monitoring

## How They Differ from Static Proxies

* **Residential Proxies** → One-time bandwidth packages. You generate them dynamically from the Dashboard.
* **ISP/Datacenter Proxies** → Subscription-based, static IPs automatically delivered after purchase.

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    This distinction is crucial: with Residential, you’re paying for **traffic used (GB)**, while ISP/Datacenter are billed on a **monthly subscription basis**.
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## Next Steps

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    Generate your residential proxies
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