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Which Types of Proxies Are Most Effective for Traffic Arbitrage
A proxy, or intermediary server, is a kind of invisibility cloak that allows you to surf the internet ‘under cover’. Every computer has a unique IP address: this numerical identifier encrypts information about the gadget’s location and provider. It is thanks to the IP that much can be learned about the recipient of internet services. However, an intermediary server replaces the real identifier with an alternative one, allowing you to hide confidential information. This is why it is critically important for arbitrageurs to have proxies at hand, preferably not just one, but a whole set.
How to choose a proxy for your needs? We’ll tell you.
We are CPA Mafia, a media portal about traffic arbitrage. And today, we will share important information with you: what types of intermediary servers exist and which ones are best to use for arbitrage. You can find more information about arbitrage, case studies, and useful guides on our website.
Why are proxy servers needed in arbitrage?
There are many reasons. Every arbitrageur, after reading this article, will surely have something to add to our list. Here, we will only cover the most common situations where an intermediary server is indispensable.
- Bypassing anti-fraud systems. Meta and Google compile their databases, which include all known addresses. If your IP was ever blocked, all subsequent violations will be detected faster. So, we advise using an intermediary server for work if you want to avoid frequent blocks.
- Multi-accounting. A must-have for any online activity. Proxies allow you to work freely with multiple accounts simultaneously without problems or blocks.
- Protecting personal data. Use the internet without fear of being tracked. Security is the best thing in the world.
In short, if you want to earn good profits and are serious about traffic arbitrage, rent proxies. And we specifically advise buying them, not using free ones. Free proxies have low speed, a high risk of blocking, and it’s often impossible to set up advertising with them. Only a paid intermediary server is suitable for serious work.
What types of proxies are there?
Let’s figure out which options arbitrageurs most often work with.
- Server Proxies.
There are several varieties. Several users connect to shared proxy servers, while you alone have access to private ones (but not always, only for a certain period). Public servers can be found for free online. Dedicated proxies are special: this class can even include your own server architecture.
- Residential Proxies.
They are linked to real, existing IP addresses of stationary devices. Throughout the day, you switch from one address to another several times, changing your IP. The level of protection and anonymity increases in this case; it’s almost impossible to track you.
- Mobile Proxies.
Similar to residential proxies: they are also tied to a gadget, but throughout the session, you switch not between gadgets, but between mobile operators. The trick is that telecommunication companies do not assign unique IPs to their users but create one large pool of addresses. You join this pool, maintaining anonymity.
HTTPS and Socks Protocols
All applications and websites work with one of these two protocols: Socks4/Socks5 or HTTPS. Socks5 is considered the best in terms of confidentiality, as it
- does not allow IP address tracking because it does not send HTTP headers;
- uses new encryption methods.
Socks4 is also a good option, but this generation of the protocol is almost no longer sold anywhere. As for HTTPS, it can hardly be called reliable — it is only used if there is no other option.
So, which proxies are suitable for an arbitrageur?
The best option is mobile proxies with a GEO King (e.g., UA) or residential proxies. As for protocols, bet on Socks5 — it will ensure your confidentiality during work.
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