# OVERVIEW

Welcome to the 9Proxy Documentation - your central hub for everything you need to use, configure, and integrate 9Proxy. Whether you’re spinning up your first IP, fine-tuning large workloads, or wiring 9Proxy into your automation stack, everything you need is right here. From setup to advanced API tricks, this guide covers it all.

## 1. What is 9Proxy?

**9Proxy** is a global residential proxy platform that provides access to real, high-quality residential IPs from around the world.

The platform offers flexible proxy types, usage models, and management tools suitable for both individual and enterprise users.

## 2. Product Types

9Proxy currently offers **two Residential Proxy models**, each designed for different usage scenarios and management needs.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Residential Proxy by IPs</strong></td><td><p>Stable, session-based residential IPs.</p><ul><li>Pay per IP, not per traffic</li><li>Unused IPs never expire</li><li>Natural residential uptime (a few hours to ~24h)</li><li>Ideal for fixed-IP sessions or account-based tasks</li></ul></td><td><a href="getting-started/residential-proxy-by-ips">Learn more...</a></td><td><a href="https://1693667300-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FNuuHdu9z8IgffZvLnM2A%2Fuploads%2FEjT28sq7OJhnGr9mul67%2FResidential%20Proxy%20By%20IP.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=3e330e64-2c4f-494d-8dca-bd7101203dba">Residential Proxy By IP.jpg</a></td><td><a href="getting-started/residential-proxy-by-ips">residential-proxy-by-ips</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Residential Proxy by GB</strong></td><td><p>Flexible, bandwidth-driven usage.</p><ul><li>Pay per GB, generate unlimited endpoints</li><li>180-day validity (unlimited for Enterprise)</li><li>Dynamic or sticky IP rotation</li><li>Ideal for automation, or high-volume workloads</li></ul></td><td><a href="getting-started/residential-proxy-by-gb">Learn more...</a></td><td><a href="https://1693667300-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FNuuHdu9z8IgffZvLnM2A%2Fuploads%2F6S0xgXLcvuuUdYuO1JKe%2FResidential%20Proxy%20By%20GB.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=d733e288-e3f8-4032-8f41-2dbfc6f7d31f">Residential Proxy By GB.jpg</a></td><td><a href="getting-started/residential-proxy-by-gb">residential-proxy-by-gb</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 3. Comparison Overview

<table><thead><tr><th width="153">Feature</th><th>Residential by IPs</th><th>Residential by GB</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Billing Type</strong></td><td>Fixed package (by number of IPs)</td><td>Fixed package (by total GB)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Usage Period</strong></td><td>Unlimited until all IPs are used</td><td>Minimum 180 days (unlimited for Enterprise)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>IP Duration</strong></td><td>A few hours up to 24h (varies per IP)</td><td>Rotates automatically per request/session</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Generation Logic</strong></td><td>1 IP = 1 usage when forwarded</td><td>Generate unlimited endpoints; only GB deducted</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Traffic Limit</strong></td><td>Unlimited during active time</td><td>Limited by purchased GB</td></tr><tr><td><strong>IP Rotation</strong></td><td>No natural rotation. Supported through <strong>Auto Rotation Proxy</strong> (rotate at custom intervals on selected ports).</td><td><ul><li><strong>Rotating mode:</strong> automatically switches to a new IP.</li><li><strong>Sticky mode:</strong> switches when the configured session time ends.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Authentication</strong></td><td>Requires 9Proxy App (local port forwarding + optional Proxy Authentication)</td><td>Username/Password or IP Whitelist</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Technical Setup</strong></td><td>Desktop app required</td><td>Works directly from Dashboard</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 4. What You Will Learn

In this guide, you will find:

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## 5. Next Steps

* [Set up your first Residential Proxy by IPs](https://docs.9proxy.com/getting-started/residential-proxy-by-ips/for-macos-windows/configure-proxy)
* [Explore Bandwidth-Based Proxy Setup](https://docs.9proxy.com/getting-started/residential-proxy-by-gb/proxy-generation)
* [View API Reference](https://docs.9proxy.com/api-references/proxy-api)

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