For QA and Website Teams

Proxies for Website and Localization Testing

Review your website from the markets it serves. Connect a test browser through a selected location and compare the observed content with your expected regional experience.

Sample
LocationUnited States
Localeen-US
CurrencyUSD
ExpectedTo be recorded
ObservedTo be recorded
LocationGermany
Localede-DE
CurrencyEUR
ExpectedTo be recorded
ObservedTo be recorded

Check the Details of the Regional Experience

Use proxies for testing website from different countries with an explicit expectation for each market.

Review Regional Content

Check whether the page shows the intended language, offer, and regional information.

Inspect Currency and Availability

Compare displayed currency and regional availability against the expected site configuration.

Follow Localized Navigation

Test the entry URL and redirects to see whether the visitor reaches the intended regional page.

How to Run a Website Location Test

  1. 1

    Define Expected Behavior

    Prepare the URLs, target markets, and expected content or redirect for each test case.

    Example · Define Expected Behavior
    Example diagram: Define Expected Behavior

    Define Expected Behavior

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

  2. 2

    Configure the Test Browser

    Choose the proxy location and set the browser language, time zone, cookies, and device profile required by the test.

    Example · Configure the Test Browser
    Example diagram: Configure the Test Browser

    Configure the Test Browser

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

  3. 3

    Run the Test Case

    Open the page and follow the required steps using the same test procedure for each market.

    Example · Run the Test Case
    Example diagram: Run the Test Case

    Run the Test Case

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

  4. 4

    Save and Recheck

    Capture the result with the environment settings, compare it with the expectation, and repeat the same case after a fix.

    Example · Save and Recheck
    Example diagram: Save and Recheck

    Save and Recheck

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

Dynamic Proxy Setup Guide ↗

Keep Expected and Observed Results Side by Side

A useful test record makes the environment reproducible. Store the proxy location and browser settings with the expected result, observed result, and screenshot.

For website localization testing and geolocation testing, record browser settings separately from the proxy location.

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

Example · Website test · Market A
Example diagram: Website test · Market A

Website test · Market A

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

Example · Same website · Market B
Example diagram: Same website · Market B

Same website · Market B

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

Sample QA record — retest fields are kept for follow-up runs

Test IDURLProxy LocationBrowser LocaleTime ZoneExpected ResultObserved ResultCaptureChecked AtRetest ResultRetested At
qa-101https://example.com/United Statesen-USAmerica/New_YorkEnglish page, USD pricesTo be recordedTo be recordedTo be recordedTo be recordedTo be recorded
qa-102https://example.com/Germanyde-DEEurope/BerlinGerman page, EUR pricesTo be recordedTo be recordedTo be recordedTo be recordedTo be recorded

Use the Right Network Setup for the Test

Use a dynamic connection to review available locations. Keep multi-step tests within one configured session when continuity matters. A static connection is useful when the test requires a repeatable assigned IP.

TaskSuggested ProductSession Choice
Checks across marketsDynamic Residential ProxiesSelect a location for each test
Multi-step test caseDynamic Residential ProxiesSticky session for the sequence
Repeated fixed-IP caseStatic Residential ProxiesConsistent assigned endpoint

FAQ

Can I test a website from different countries?

Use an available proxy location with a compatible browser or test client, then record the network and browser settings for each case. Follow the same procedure when comparing markets.

Does a proxy change the browser language or time zone?

A proxy changes the network route. Language, time zone, cookies, and device profile are separate settings in the browser or testing environment.

Does this include an automated testing platform?

This solution provides proxy connections for the browser or testing platform you use. Your test runner handles assertions, screenshots, and reports.

What should a localization test record include?

Record the URL, selected location, browser locale, time zone, expected result, observed result, and capture time. Add a screenshot and a retest result when a change is made.

Choose Your Proxy Setup

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

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