Glossary
Short definitions for common proxy terms used across ProxyAudit.
A
ASN targeting
Selecting proxy IPs by autonomous system number for more precise network routing.
C
City targeting
Choosing proxy IPs from a specific city where a provider has available inventory.
D
Datacenter proxy
A proxy hosted in a data center rather than assigned to a residential ISP customer.
I
ISP proxy
A static proxy with ISP-issued IP space, often blending datacenter stability with residential-like reputation.
R
Residential proxy
A proxy that routes traffic through an IP assigned by an internet service provider to a real household or device.
Rotating proxy
A proxy setup that changes the outgoing IP automatically after time, request count, or session rules.
S
SOCKS5
A proxy protocol that can handle TCP and UDP traffic with flexible authentication support.
Sticky session
A proxy session that keeps the same IP for a set duration before rotating.