Which Types of Proxies Are Most Effective for Traffic Arbitrage
A proxy, or intermediary server, is like an invisibility cloak that allows you to surf the internet "undercover." Every computer has a unique IP address: this numerical identifier encodes information about the device's location and provider. It is thanks to the IP that much can be learned about the internet service recipient. But an intermediary server replaces the real identifier with an alternative one, allowing you to hide confidential information. This is why it is critical for arbitragers to have a proxy at hand, preferably not just one, but a whole set.
How to choose a proxy to meet 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 used 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 arbitrager will surely have something to add to our list after reading this article. Here we will only discuss the most common situations where an intermediary server is indispensable.
- Bypassing antifraud. Meta and Google compile databases that include all the addresses known to them. If your IP was ever blocked, any subsequent violations will be detected faster. So we advise using an intermediary server for work if you don't want frequent blocks.
- Multi-accounting. A must-have for any activity on the internet. A proxy allows you to work freely with multiple accounts at once without problems and blocks.
- Protection of personal data. Use the internet without fear of being tracked. Safety is the best thing in the world.
In short, if you want to make good profits and are seriously engaged in traffic arbitrage, rent a proxy. We recommend buying rather than using free ones. Free proxies have low speed, a high risk of being blocked, and setting up ads with them is often impossible. Only a paid intermediary server is suitable for serious work.
What types of proxies are there?
Let's figure out which options arbitragers most often work with.
- Server Proxies.
- Residential Proxies.
- Mobile Proxies.
There are several varieties. General proxy servers connect multiple users at once, private ones are only accessible to you (but not always, only at a specific time). Public servers can be found for free on the web. Dedicated ones are special proxies: this class can even include your own server architecture.
They are associated with real IP addresses of stationary devices. During the day, you switch from one address to another several times, changing IPs. The level of protection and anonymity in this case increases, making it almost impossible to track you.
Similar to residential ones: also tied to a device, but throughout the session, you switch not between devices, but between mobile operators. The trick is that telecommunications companies do not give their users unique IPs, but make one big pool of addresses. You connect to it, 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 the IP address to be tracked, as it does not send HTTP headers;
- uses new encryption methods.
Socks4 is also a good option, but this generation protocol is almost nowhere to be found. As for HTTPS, it can hardly be called reliable — it is only used if there is no other choice.
So, which proxies are suitable for an arbitrager?
The best option is mobile proxies with GEO King (for example, UA), or residential ones. As for protocols, bet on Socks5 — it will provide you with confidentiality at work.
