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Dedicated Proxy

A dedicated proxy is an IP address assigned exclusively to one user, so no one else shares the bandwidth or the IP's reputation.

Last updated June 8, 2026

Definition

A dedicated proxy (also called a private proxy) is an IP address that is reserved for a single customer. Unlike a shared proxy, nobody else routes traffic through your IP, which means you get the full bandwidth and complete control over the IP's reputation.

How dedicated proxies work

The provider locks one or more IP:port endpoints to your account, usually authenticated by username/password or by whitelisting your real IP. Every request you send appears to originate from that single clean address, and you are the only factor affecting whether it stays unblocked.

Why it matters

  • Clean reputation because no other users can trigger bans or CAPTCHAs on your IP.
  • Consistent speed since the full bandwidth is yours.
  • Predictability for tasks that need a stable, trusted identity such as account management.

Dedicated proxies are most often datacenter IPs, though residential and ISP variants exist. They cost more than shared proxies but are the standard choice for serious scraping, ad verification, and managing multiple accounts where reliability matters.

Examples

1

A single datacenter IP reserved for one user's sneaker-copping bot

2

An ISP proxy locked to one account for managing a social media profile

3

A dedicated HTTP proxy authenticated via IP whitelisting

Common Use Cases

Managing individual social media or e-commerce accounts safely
Reliable web scraping that needs a stable IP reputation
Ad verification and brand protection
SEO rank tracking from a consistent location

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the terms are used interchangeably. Both describe an IP assigned exclusively to one user with no sharing.
You get the full bandwidth, faster and more consistent speeds, and a clean IP reputation that no other user can damage.
For account management, serious scraping, or any task where blocks are costly, the reliability of a dedicated IP usually justifies the extra cost.

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Residential Proxy

A residential proxy routes your traffic through a real device with an IP assigned by an Internet Service Provider, so requests appear to come from a genuine home user rather than a server.

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Datacenter Proxy

A datacenter proxy is an IP address hosted on servers in a data center rather than assigned by an ISP — offering high speed and low cost, but easier for websites to detect.

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HTTP Proxy

An HTTP proxy is an intermediary server that forwards web (HTTP/HTTPS) requests on your behalf, able to read, cache and filter traffic at the application layer.

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ISP Proxy

An ISP proxy (static residential) is a datacenter-hosted IP that is registered to an Internet Service Provider, combining datacenter speed with residential-level trust.

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