Session control
A purchased 922 S5 IP does not rotate on its own. It belongs to your balance until you retire it, which is what identity-bound work needs: one profile, one address, for as long as the profile lives. Rotation stays a decision you make, not a default.
Connecting in practice
- curl —
curl --socks5-hostname user:pass@host:port https://example.com - Python —
requests[socks], thenproxies={'https':'socks5://user:pass@host:port'} - Playwright / Puppeteer —
--proxy-server=socks5://host:portplus page authentication - Antidetect browsers — paste host, port, login and password into the profile's proxy tab
Protocol behaviour
| Aspect | SOCKS5 | HTTP(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Layer | Session (L5) | Application (L7) |
| Traffic types | Any TCP — browsers, bots, mail, custom clients | Web requests |
| Header exposure | Minimal — no proxy headers added | Can append forwarding headers |
| Best fit | Antidetect browsers, automation, long sessions | Simple crawling, existing HTTP stacks |
Frequently asked questions
Does one login cover SOCKS5 and HTTP?
Yes. Both protocols accept the same credentials, so switching does not require a new purchase or a separate plan.
Which protocol should an antidetect browser use?
SOCKS5. It carries any TCP traffic and adds no proxy headers, which keeps the profile's fingerprint closer to a normal client.
How long can one IP be held?
Indefinitely. A purchased IP stays assigned until you replace it.
What does it cost to start?
Per-IP pricing starts at $0.07 per address, lower at volume. Code OPEN30 gives 30% off a first order.