Proxies
Proxies are one of the most valuable resources for expanding your botting setup. They allow you to run multiple tasks efficiently, reduce bans, and increase your chances of successful checkouts.
This guide will cover:
What proxies are and why they matter
Different types of proxies (Residential vs. ISP/DC)
How to choose the right proxies
Pricing differences & purchasing methods
How to use them effectively with bots
Best practices for maximizing success
What Are Proxies?
A proxy acts as an intermediary between your computer and the internet. Instead of connecting directly to a website, your request first goes through a proxy server, which then forwards it to the website. This process masks your real IP address and makes it appear as if your request is coming from a different location.
How Proxies Work in Botting
1️⃣ You send a request (e.g., trying to purchase a product). 2️⃣ The request goes through the proxy server. 3️⃣ The proxy assigns a different IP address to your request. 4️⃣ The website sees the proxy’s IP instead of your own.
✅ Prevents bans ✅ Allows multiple tasks ✅ Reduces detection risks by making each bot request appear unique
Refract Sites vs. Non-Refract Sites
Some sites require different proxy strategies depending on their anti-bot measures and detection methods.
Supported Sites for Refract
Refract currently supports botting on the following sites:
🔹 Walmart 🔹 Amazon (Worldwide) 🔹 Amazon Freebies 🔹 Best Buy US 🔹 Target 🔹 Apple (Global)
📌 Pro Tip: Make sure you are using the correct type of proxies for each site to avoid unnecessary bans or checkout failures.
Choosing the Right Proxies
1. Types of Proxies & Why They Matter
Different proxies serve different purposes. Using the right type will significantly impact your botting success, but they also differ in how they handle bans and detection.
📌 Residential (Resi) Proxies
🏠 Uses Real Home IPs – Harder to detect since they come from actual ISPs. ♻ Constantly Cycles IPs – Since residential proxies pull from a huge pool of real IPs, they can rotate frequently, making them harder to ban. 🐢 Slightly Slower – More secure but can be slower than ISP/DC proxies. 💰 Pricing: Metered (Pay per GB of bandwidth). ✅ Best For: Walmart, Target (if Shape is very bad), and sites with aggressive anti-bot measures.
🔹 Why You Would Use Resi Proxies: ✔ Lower Ban Risk: Since they rotate frequently, it’s harder for sites to detect and ban them. ✔ Good for Sites with Strong Anti-Bot Detection (e.g., Walmart, Target).
📌 ISP / Datacenter (DC) Proxies
🚀 Fast & Reliable – Hosted in data centers but can still appear as a home connection. 🔒 Fixed IPs (Non-Rotating) – Unlike residential proxies, ISP/DC proxies do not change. This means once a site flags an ISP proxy, it remains banned unless the provider replaces it. 💰 Pricing: Cheaper than resi, bought per IP. ✅ Best For: Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, & Target.
🔹 Why You Would Use ISP/DC Proxies: ✔ Faster Speeds: ISP/DC proxies are much faster than residential since they don’t constantly rotate. ✔ Good for Sites Without Heavy Anti-Bot Detection (e.g., Target, Amazon). ✔ Cheaper Per IP: Since they are static, they are often cheaper than resi proxies on a per-IP basis.
How Proxies Are Sold: Bandwidth vs. IP Count
When purchasing proxies, residential and ISP/DC proxies are priced differently:
Proxy Type
How They Are Sold
Pricing Model
Residential (Resi)
Pay per GB of bandwidth used
More expensive but harder to detect
ISP / Datacenter (DC)
Pay per IP count (static IPs)
Cheaper, but can get flagged faster
📌 Which One to Buy?
If a site has aggressive anti-bot protection (Walmart) → Use Residential (Resi) Proxies.
If speed matters and the site doesn’t aggressively ban static IPs (Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Target) → Use ISP/DC Proxies.
Best Practices for Using Proxies in Botting
🔄 Regularly Rotate Proxies – Many retailers track repeated requests from the same IP. Rotating proxies helps avoid bans.
📊 Monitor Proxy Performance – Check speed, reliability, and ban rates. Slow or flagged proxies should be replaced.
⚡ Use High-Quality Proxies – Poor proxies can lead to payment declines, soft bans, or failed checkouts. Stick to trusted providers.
🛑 Avoid Free Proxies – Free proxies are often blacklisted, unreliable, and slow.
Summary
✔ Proxies are essential for botting – They allow you to run multiple tasks, avoid bans, and bypass restrictions. ✔ Residential vs. ISP/DC:
Resi Proxies: Better for avoiding bans, but more expensive.
ISP/DC Proxies: Faster, but easier to flag if overused.
How they are sold:
Residential: Pay per GB of data used.
ISP/DC: Pay per number of IPs.
✔ Monitor proxy performance – Regularly check speed, uptime, and ban rates to optimize success.
By setting up quality proxies, choosing the right type for each site, and monitoring ban risks, you’ll maximize efficiency and increase your chances of securing limited releases when botting with Refract.
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