Understanding how to authenticate with your proxy service is fundamental to getting reliable, uninterrupted access.
Method 1: IP Whitelisting
IP whitelisting binds your proxy access to specific IP addresses. Only requests from whitelisted IPs can use the proxy.
Pros:
- No credentials to manage or rotate
- Can't be intercepted
- Good for fixed-office setups
Cons:
- Inflexible — IP changes require manual updates
- Doesn't work for mobile or distributed teams
Method 2: Username/Password Authentication
Username/password authentication associates credentials with each proxy session, regardless of IP address.
Pros:
- Access from any IP, any location
- Easy credential rotation
Cons:
- Credentials must be kept secure
All Sytxproxy proxies support username/password (SOCKS5) authentication. Your bun_username and bun_password are generated when your order is fulfilled.
