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How to change authentication type?

carla
  • Updated

Datacenter (IPv4) and Static Residential proxies support two authentication methods: Username/Password and IP Whitelist.

By default, they’re set to Username/Password, but you can switch at any time.

Steps


1. Open Your Proxy

  • Go to the My Proxies tab or open the proxy from its Overview page.

2. Access the Authentication Settings

  • In the Authentication field, click Change
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3. Select Your Preferred Method

  • Choose IP Whitelist or Username/Password.
  • If you choose IP Whitelist, make sure to add your allowed IP addresses before saving.
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4. Save Changes

  • Click Change (or Save) to apply the new authentication type.