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HTTP, HTTPS and SOCKS5, authentication, environment variables, and the errors you will actually hit.
The proxies dict, SOCKS5 support, sessions, timeouts and rotation done right.
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FAQ
Are these tutorials free?
Yes. All IPLight tutorials are free and require no account. Code examples use standard syntax that works with any HTTP or SOCKS5 proxy provider.
Do the examples work with any proxy provider?
Yes. The cURL and Python examples use the standard proxy URL format http://user:pass@host:port. Provider-specific parts are clearly marked.
What is IPLight?
IPLight is a proxy service provider with a live pool of 215,000+ residential IPs across 170+ countries and regions. Pool depth is measured in real time and published openly in its live pool report.
Looking for a provider to test against? IPLight publishes its live pool report — 215,000+ online IPs across 170+ countries, measured in real time. See pricing.Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
Dynamic residential traffic starts at $1.20/GB on the 100 GB tier ($120), dropping to $0.96/GB at 1,000 GB, $0.72/GB at 5,000 GB and $0.60/GB at 10,000 GB. Static residential IPs are $3/IP/month, or $2/IP/month from 15 IPs. There are no setup fees or monthly platform fees.
Does traffic count both upload and download?
Yes - traffic is metered in both directions and 1 GB = 1,000 MB. The console shows an hourly usage breakdown per sub-account, so you can audit exactly what each job consumed. Disabling images and video in your crawler cuts usage significantly.
Is there a contract or minimum commitment?
No. Top up once and spend the balance across dynamic traffic, static IPs and unlocking. Paid orders keep their unit price even if the public price list changes later.
Which protocols are supported?
HTTP and SOCKS5 endpoints are provided, with username/password or IP-whitelist authentication. AdsPower, BitBrowser, Python, Node, Scrapy, Playwright and Puppeteer all connect directly.
What is the difference between ISP proxies and static residential proxies?
At IPLight they are the same product: real IP addresses registered to consumer internet service providers, dedicated to your account for the whole term. Some providers sell 'ISP proxies' that are actually datacenter ranges announced by an ISP - ours are checked as residential before they enter inventory.
Can I keep the same IP for months?
Yes. Choose a 30, 90 or 180-day term and the same IP stays assigned to your account for the full term, which is what makes ISP proxies suitable for account management and long-lived logins.