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# How to Use Residential Proxy?
Before configuring residential proxies, please ensure you have added allowlisted IPs or sub-users.
## **Accessing Proxies via API**
1. Go to Dashboard - **\[Rotating Residential/ High-Purity Residential]**
2. Choose **“API (IP Whitelist)”** and click **“Proxy Setup”**
3. Select the desired country/region or opt for **“Global Mix”**
4. Decide whether to enable the **ASN** configuration feature based on your actual needs.
5. Enter the number of Proxies to extract (up to 900)Configure as needed: **“Protocol Type”**, **“Format”**, **“Separator”**, and **“Session Type”**
6. Select a **“Hostname”**. For optimal connectivity, choose the server closest to your network IP address
7. Click **“Generate API URL”** to display the link in the **“Get API URL”** section on the right
8. Click **“Open URL”** to view the available proxy list
## **Accessing Proxies via Username/Password**
1. Go to Dashboard - **\[Rotating Residential/ High-Purity Residential]**
2. Choose **“Username:Password”** and click **“Proxy Setup”**
3. Select your desired country/region, state-city, or choose random
4. Decide whether to enable the **ASN** configuration feature based on your actual needs
5. Choose a **“Session Type”**:
**“Rotating IP”**: Changes IP with each request
**“Sticky IP”**: Allows setting a specific IP duration
6. Select a **“Hostname”**. For the best connection, choose the server nearest to your network IP address
7. Select the **“Sub-user”** for proxy access
8. Finally, choose the number of proxies and format in the right panel, then click **“Generate URL”** to get the available proxy list in the **“Proxy Generator”.**
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