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# Quick Start: Proxies

Start using Oxylabs proxies in just a few minutes with a simple step-by-step guide.

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Already familiar with the basics? Check out [proxy documentation](/products/proxies.md) or our handy [Integration hub](/integrations/proxy-integrations.md).
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Oxylabs offers a variety of proxy types engineered for high-performance data scraping and improved web access. While use cases for Residential, Datacenter, and ISP proxies differ, the core integration logic is nearly identical.

Follow the step-by-step guide below to start using Oxylabs proxies in just a few minutes:

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### Setup & credentials

1. **Create an account:** Sign up at the [Oxylabs Dashboard](https://dashboard.oxylabs.io/).
2. **Add a product instance:** Click **+ Add product instance** and select your proxy solution (Residential, Mobile, Datacenter, or ISP proxies)
3. **Set up your proxies:** Choose the proxy type, instance name, (if IP-based type was chosen, [set up your IPs](/dashboard/managing-ip-products.md#docs-internal-guid-26b69515-7fff-79cb-231a-7643f96de4a1)), authentication settings, and create the the instance.
4. **Get credentials:** Click on your proxy product in the overview instance table and confirm your proxy user credentials.

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To try our proxies for free, claim a $5 [welcome credit](/dashboard/credit-based-billing.md#free-credits-welcome-credit).
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### Your first request

The most efficient way to test your connection is with a cURL command. Copy the template below and replace the placeholders with the values from the **Proxy details** in **Step 3**.

```bash
curl -x ENDPOINT:PORT -U "PREFIX-USERNAME:PASSWORD" https://ip.oxylabs.io/location
```

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### Proxy details

Find your specific product below to identify the correct connection details:

<table><thead><tr><th width="172">Proxy type</th><th width="150">Endpoint</th><th width="115">Rotating port</th><th width="125">Username prefix</th><th width="127">Static port</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Residential</td><td><code>pr.oxylabs.io</code></td><td><code>7777</code></td><td><code>customer-</code></td><td>(use <code>sessid-</code>)</td></tr><tr><td>Mobile</td><td><code>pr.oxylabs.io</code></td><td><code>7777</code></td><td><code>customer-</code></td><td>(use <code>sessid-</code>)</td></tr><tr><td>Datacenter</td><td><code>dc.oxylabs.io</code></td><td><code>8000</code></td><td><code>user-</code></td><td><code>8001</code> and up</td></tr><tr><td>Dedicated Datacenter</td><td><code>ddc.oxylabs.io</code></td><td><code>8000</code></td><td><code>user-</code></td><td><code>8001</code> and up</td></tr><tr><td>ISP</td><td><code>isp.oxylabs.io</code></td><td><code>8000</code></td><td><code>user-</code></td><td><code>8001</code> and up</td></tr><tr><td>Dedicated ISP</td><td><code>disp.oxylabs.io</code></td><td><code>8000</code></td><td><code>user-</code></td><td><code>8001</code> and up</td></tr></tbody></table>

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If you purchased Dedicated Datacenter Proxies (Enterprise) through our Sales Team, you may connect via Direct IP (e.g., `1.2.3.4:60000` for HTTP or `1.2.3.4:1180` for SOCKS5) or use the endpoint provided by your Account Manager. Username requires no prefix.
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### Customizing your request

Once you have the basic connection working, you can customize your session or geo-targeting:

* **To target a country:**
  * Residential/Mobile: Add `-cc-US` to your username string (adjust the country code accordingly).
  * Shared DC/ISP: Add `-country-US` to your username string (adjust the country code accordingly).
  * Dedicated (DC/ISP): Use the port assigned to an IP in the target country (consult the Proxy List in your dashboard).
* **To keep a static session:**
  * Residential / Mobile proxies: Add `-sessid-qwerty123` to your username string at the end.
  * All Other Types: Change the Port (e.g., use `8001` for IP #1, `8002` for IP #2, etc.).
* **To change protocols:**
  * HTTP / HTTPS / SOCKS5: Change the connection prefix in your client (`http://`, `https://`, or `socks5h://`) following with standard endpoints.
  * HTTP/3 & UDP: Route requests via [MASQUE](/products/proxies/residential-proxies/protocols.md#http-3) at `masque.oxylabs.io:50000` (Residential proxies only).
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### Next Steps

Now that you've confirmed your connection, here is where to go further:

* **Need advanced features?** See the full feature breakdown for each type in the [Products](/products/proxies.md) section.
* **Using third-party tools?** Find step-by-step guides for Selenium, Playwright, private browsers, proxy managers, and many more in the [Integrations](/integrations/proxy-integrations.md) section.
* **HTTP/3 & Native UDP (MASQUE):** If your target endpoints require native HTTP/3 or QUIC connections, refer to the [MASQUE Integration Guide](/products/proxies/residential-proxies/protocols.md#http-3) for more setup details details.


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