How to set up a proxy with an anti-detect browser and
why you need an anti-detect browser
By using proxies, you can change or hide your IP address when you visit websites.
Anti-detect browsers, which are also known as fingerprint replacement browsers, are
designed to hide device and browser information as much as possible during your
interaction with websites.
In this article, we will talk about the pros of anti-detect browsers when working with
proxies, and show you how to set up our Proxytunnel proxies in any browser.
Why you should use an anti-detect browser when working
with proxies
There are a few reasons you should use proxies in conjunction with anti-detect
browsers:
- Privacy and Anonymity. By using our Proxytunnel proxies, you can hide
your real IP address to protect your online privacy. Anti-detect browsers
enhance anonymity by hiding unique browser and device characteristics
such as screen resolution, supported fonts and time zone. As a result,
browsers create a unique footprint that is difficult to identify.
- Bypassing Restrictions. Proxies allow you to bypass geographic restrictions,
and anti-detect browsers make it harder for websites to detect your real
location and device.
- Tracking protection. Many websites track you by browser "fingerprints"
or unique characteristics of your device. Anti-detect browsers modify
these characteristics, making it difficult to accurately identify you.
- Website Testing. Web developers can use proxies and anti-detect
browsers to emulate different conditions and scenarios to test how their
site displays on different types of devices.
How to set up Proxytunnel proxy in an anti-detect browser
Now let's take a look at the general step-by-step process of setting up a proxy in an
anti-detect browser:
1. Choose a Proxy. The first step is to decide what type of proxy you need.
Proxytunnel offers static, mobile, and residential proxies and all of them are
private, reliable and highly trusted.
2. Receive settings. After you register and pay for a proxy in Proxytunnel, you will
receive the necessary settings for connecting to the servers in your personal account.
These settings consist of the proxy IP address, port, proxy type, and credentials.
3. Choose an anti-detect browser. You need to choose an anti-detect browser that
fits your needs and budget. There are browsers specifically designed for certain
sites, such as social networks, or those that offer extensive customization for
teamwork.
4. Install and set up the browser. You should follow the instructions to install and set
up your chosen anti-detect browser.
5. Set up a proxy in your browser. You should find the section dedicated to proxies
in the anti-detect browser settings and enter the data received from Proxytunnel
there: IP address and other necessary parameters.
6. Check the connection. After you set up the proxy, you need to perform a test to
make sure that the connection is working correctly. For example, open a Web
page and test to make sure that the browser is actually using the proxy.
7. Additional settings. Depending on your browser, you can customize additional
settings such as blocking scripts, disabling cookies, and changing headers. Thanks
to this, you can increase the level of privacy.
Conclusion
When using a proxy without an anti-detect browser, you still run the risk of being
recognized by the sites you visit through your browser fingerprint and
device settings. But the combination of an anti-detect browser and Proxytunnel
proxy provides a high level of privacy and reliable protection of your real IP address.