> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.quantumproxies.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Troubleshooting Residential Proxies

> If you run into issues, here are common problems and how to fix them:

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  <Accordion title="Proxies not generating" icon="sparkles">
    * Ensure your plan still has bandwidth.
    * Verify you selected a country and entered a quantity.
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  <Accordion title="Bandwidth depleting too quickly" icon="sparkles">
    * Some tools retry failed requests aggressively. Limit retries or add delays.
    * Optimize your requests to avoid downloading unnecessary data.
    * Never share your proxies with anyone
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  <Accordion title="Connection slow or unstable" icon="sparkles">
    * Try a different country for better routing.
    * Rotate proxies if you’re seeing temporary blocks.
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  <Accordion title="Proxy not working in a browser" icon="sparkles">
    * Check if the proxy protocol matches your browser configuration (HTTP vs SOCKS5).
    * Some browsers require `user:pass@ip:port` format — confirm you’re using the supported one.
    * Try with a simple tool like `curl` first to confirm the proxy itself works.
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  <Accordion title="Target website still blocking" icon="sparkles">
    * Some sites use aggressive anti-bot protection. Try rotating proxies more often.
    * Add **delays between requests** to mimic human browsing.
    * Change your user-agent or use browser automation instead of raw HTTP requests.
    * If a specific site is critical, consider upgrading to **ISP or Datacenter proxies** for static IP reliability.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Downloads not starting / proxies exporting empty file" icon="sparkles">
    * Ensure you generated at least one proxy before clicking **Download**.
    * Some browsers block automatic `.txt` downloads; check your browser’s downloads folder or settings.
    * Use the **Copy** button as an alternative if downloads are restricted.
  </Accordion>
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Still stuck? Contact our support team via [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/Hhg94t6JRG) or [**team@quantumproxies.com**](mailto:team@quantumproxies.com) and provide:

* Your account email
* The proxy type and format you’re using
* Example request + error message

This will help us troubleshoot your issue faster.