# Residential Proxy by IPs

**Residential Proxy by IPs** gives you access to real residential IP addresses from 9Proxy’s global network through a local port-forwarding system inside the 9Proxy App. Instead of paying for traffic, you pay for the number of IPs, giving you full control over when and how each proxy is activated.

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## 1. How It Works

* You purchase a fixed number of IPs.
* An IP is only deducted when you [forward it to a local port](/getting-started/residential-proxy-by-ips/for-macos-windows/configure-proxy.md).
* Unused IPs never expire and stay in your balance indefinitely.
* Once activated, a proxy stays online for several hours up to \~24 hours (varying naturally due to the residential nature of the pool).
* If an IP goes offline or expires, you can use [**Auto Refresh Proxy**](/getting-started/residential-proxy-by-ips/for-macos-windows/auto-refresh-proxy.md) to automatically replace it with a fresh one, or enable [**Auto Rotation Proxy**](/getting-started/residential-proxy-by-ips/for-macos-windows/auto-rotation-proxy.md) to rotate proxies on a schedule.

## 2. Core Workflow

* Download and log in to the 9Proxy App (Windows, macOS, Linux).
* Filter proxies by country, state, city, ZIP code, or ISP.
* Forward an IP to a port and use it via `localhost:port.`
* (Optional) Enable Proxy Authentication to use the format `username:password:localhost:port.`

## 3. Quick Start

Follow these steps to get started with your **Residential Proxy by IPs**.

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### Sign up or Sign in

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If you haven’t signed up yet, you can register for free here:[ Sign Up for 9Proxy](https://9proxy.com/sign-up)

You can sign up quickly using your Google account.
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### Purchase a Plan

Select a Residential Proxy by IP package that fits your needs.

Payments are supported via [**Cryptocurrency**](/billing-and-payment/cryptocurrency.md), [**Local Methods**](/billing-and-payment/local-payment.md), [**Credit Card**](/billing-and-payment/credit-card.md), [**Google Pay**](/billing-and-payment/google-pay.md), **Alipay**, and [**9Proxy Wallet**](/billing-and-payment/9proxy-wallet.md).
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### Download and Install

Download and install the 9Proxy app for your operating system: [**Windows**](https://9proxy.com/download/windows), [**macOS**](https://9proxy.com/download/macos), or [**Linux**](https://9proxy.com/download/linux).
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### Configure and Start Using

Open the app to forward ports and start using your proxies.

For setup details, see the [Port Forwarding Guide](/getting-started/residential-proxy-by-ips/for-macos-windows/configure-proxy.md).
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#### Support Channels:

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* **Email**: <support@9proxy.com>
* **Live Chat**: Available on[ 9proxy.com](https://9proxy.com)
* **Telegram**: @Official9Proxy
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