For Developers and Data Teams

Web Scraping Proxies for Your Data Collection Workflow

Connect your existing scraper to a residential proxy endpoint. Set the location and session behavior, test a request, and keep collection and parsing in your own workflow.

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Scraper
Proxy Endpoint
Public Web Page
LocationSessionProtocol

Build a Repeatable Collection Setup

A web scraping proxy connects your client to public pages; residential proxies for web scraping support the location and session choices described below.

Match the Market

Select the location needed for the pages you want to review. Record that choice alongside each collection run.

Choose Session Behavior

Use separate sessions for independent requests or maintain one session for a related sequence of pages.

Keep Requests Traceable

Record the request time, response status, and session settings so you can investigate failed or inconsistent results.

How to Connect a Scraper to MIYAIP

  1. 1

    Define a Small Sample

    Choose the public URLs and fields your project needs before running a larger job.

    Example · Define a Small Sample
    Example diagram: Define a Small Sample

    Define a Small Sample

    Example layout only. Results, captures, and dates are completed after a real test.

  2. 2

    Configure the Connection

    Select the proxy product and available location options, then copy the connection details into your client.

    Example · Configure the Connection
    Example diagram: Configure the Connection

    Configure the Connection

    Example layout only. Results, captures, and dates are completed after a real test.

  3. 3

    Test and Inspect

    Send a small set of requests. Check the response status, returned page, and expected location.

    Example · Test and Inspect
    Example diagram: Test and Inspect

    Test and Inspect

    Example layout only. Results, captures, and dates are completed after a real test.

  4. 4

    Run and Review

    Use your collection program to schedule requests, parse results, and review logs as the task grows.

    Example · Run and Review
    Example diagram: Run and Review

    Run and Review

    Example layout only. Results, captures, and dates are completed after a real test.

Read the Setup Guide ↗

See What a Collection Run Should Record

Keep the network request and the extracted fields together. This makes it easier to compare runs and understand whether a difference came from the source page, the session, or your parser.

Keep the web scraping proxy service configuration beside the request log so the proxy server for web scraping can be traced for each run.

Example layout only. Results, captures, and dates are completed after a real test.

Example · Client proxy configuration
Example diagram: Client proxy configuration

Client proxy configuration

Example layout only. Results, captures, and dates are completed after a real test.

Example request log

Run IDTarget URLRequested LocationSession ModeHTTP StatusRetrieved At
run-1042https://example.com/catalog?page=1United StatesRotatingTo be recordedTo be recorded
run-1043https://example.com/catalog?page=2United StatesRotatingTo be recordedTo be recorded
run-1044https://example.com/product/item-77GermanySticky (configured window)To be recordedTo be recorded

Public-page extraction template / Example

{ "source_url": "https://example.com/catalog", "title": null, "extracted_at": null }

Rotating or Sticky Sessions for Web Scraping?

Choose rotating sessions for independent collection requests. For a linked browsing sequence, test a sticky session and keep the sequence within the configured window. If the task needs a longer-lived fixed IP, review static residential proxies.

TaskSuggested ProductSession Choice
Independent page requestsDynamic Residential ProxiesRotating sessions
Linked browsing stepsDynamic Residential ProxiesSticky session within the configured window
Persistent fixed-IP tasksStatic Residential ProxiesAllocated IP for the selected plan

FAQ

How do I use proxies for web scraping?

Add the proxy connection details to your scraper or HTTP client, choose the location and session settings, and test a small request set. Your scraper handles scheduling and extracts the fields from each response.

Does this service return parsed data?

This page covers proxy connections. Parsing HTML, handling page structure, and storing extracted records are tasks for the scraper or data pipeline you connect.

Should I rotate the IP on every request?

Use the session behavior your task needs. Independent requests may use rotation, while a multi-step browsing sequence may need continuity. Test both against a small sample before choosing a policy.

What should I record when a request fails?

Record the timestamp, target URL, response status, and relevant session settings. Remove credentials from logs before sharing them with your team or support.

Choose Your Proxy Setup

Review the product options and follow the setup guide for your next test.

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