A Datacenter Proxy is an intermediary server hosted in a data center that routes your internet traffic through its IP address. Unlike residential proxies, datacenter proxies are not affiliated with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and are created in bulk from cloud hosting providers.

Datacenter proxies typically offer faster speeds and lower costs compared to residential or ISP proxies, making them ideal for tasks requiring high-volume data processing where anonymity requirements are less stringent.

Free datacenter proxies can be tempting, however, most of them will be shared, at the very least. Performance will definitely take a hit and you'll likely be missing many vital features such as the selection of datacenter proxy network locations or static IP addresses.

That's the best case scenario. With free datacenter proxies you'll also likely leak data to the provider who might decide to sell that information to third parties. So, you'll be paying with your data instead of money. So, the best datacenter proxies are those that you pay for directly as they'll give you better performance, reliability, and security.

Getting started with datacenter proxies is straightforward with Roundproxies:

1. Create an account on our website and verify your email

2. Select a datacenter proxy package that fits your needs (consider bandwidth, number of IPs, and locations)

3. Complete your purchase using one of our secure payment methods

4. Access your proxy dashboard where you'll find your proxy IPs, authentication details, and setup guides

5. Configure your browser, application, or tool using our step-by-step instructions

Our 24/7 support team is available to help you with any questions during setup.

ISP proxies are hosted on internet service provider networks and have IP addresses that appear to be from real users, while datacenter proxies are hosted in data centers with IPs that are clearly identified as from hosting facilities.

ISP proxies combine the legitimacy of residential proxies with the speed of datacenter proxies, making them less likely to be blocked by websites. They're more expensive but offer better success rates for accessing restricted content.

Datacenter proxies offer superior speed and lower costs, making them ideal for tasks where IP reputation is less important, such as data scraping from non-restrictive websites, market research, and load testing.

Yes, datacenter proxies are generally easier to detect than residential or ISP proxies. Sophisticated websites can identify datacenter IPs because they're associated with hosting providers rather than consumer ISPs.

However, our premium datacenter proxies incorporate advanced masking techniques that make detection more difficult. For websites with basic anti-proxy measures, our datacenter proxies often remain undetected.

For accessing sites with stringent anti-bot systems (like social media platforms, sneaker sites, or ticket vendors), we recommend our ISP or residential proxy solutions instead.

Proxies and VPNs serve different security purposes, making direct comparison difficult:

Proxies offer application-level routing, meaning you can assign different IPs to different applications. This provides greater flexibility and control over your online footprint compared to VPNs, which typically route all traffic through a single server.

VPNs provide encrypted connections for all internet traffic from your device, offering better overall privacy protection. They're generally more user-friendly and require less technical configuration.

For targeted tasks requiring multiple IPs or specific location targeting, proxies are often more effective. For general browsing privacy and encryption, VPNs typically provide better all-around protection.

Datacenter proxies are known for their exceptional speed, with response times typically ranging from 5-40ms depending on server location and network conditions.

Our premium datacenter proxies operate on high-capacity networks with multiple 10Gbps uplinks, ensuring minimal latency and reliable performance even during peak usage periods.

Unlike residential proxies that route through consumer-grade connections, datacenter proxies leverage enterprise-level infrastructure, making them ideal for bandwidth-intensive tasks such as data scraping, high-frequency requests, and streaming.

The number of datacenter proxies needed depends on your specific use case:

For basic web scraping or market research on non-restrictive websites, 10-20 proxies might be sufficient.

For more intensive operations targeting websites with rate limiting, you'll want to maintain a proxy-to-request ratio that keeps you under detection thresholds, typically 1 proxy per 5-10 requests per minute.

For large-scale operations, consider our rotating datacenter proxy pools, which automatically cycle through thousands of IPs based on your rotation settings.

Our support team can help you calculate the optimal proxy count for your specific project requirements.

VPNs and proxy servers differ in several key aspects:

Traffic routing: VPNs encrypt and route all traffic from your device, while proxies typically work on an application level (like a specific browser or application).

Encryption: VPNs provide end-to-end encryption for all internet traffic, while standard proxies often don't encrypt data (HTTPS proxies provide some encryption).

Configuration: VPNs are generally easier to set up with user-friendly applications, while proxies often require manual configuration for each application.

Performance: Proxies, especially datacenter proxies, typically offer faster speeds than VPNs due to lower overhead from encryption.

IP diversity: Proxy services like ours provide access to thousands of different IPs that can be rotated or switched, while VPNs typically offer fewer IP options.

Datacenter proxies have limited effectiveness for social media platforms:

Major social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have sophisticated systems that can detect most datacenter IPs, resulting in higher ban rates and account restrictions.

For social media account management or automation, we strongly recommend our residential or ISP proxies instead, which provide IP addresses that appear as genuine user connections.

If you must use datacenter proxies for social media, we recommend our elite datacenter proxies with lower detection rates, rotating IPs frequently, and implementing strict usage limits to minimize blocking risk.

Roundproxies offers an extensive global network of datacenter proxies across 50+ countries and 100+ cities.

Our primary locations include the United States (multiple cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles), United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Brazil, and Canada.

We provide both country-level and city-level targeting options, allowing you to precisely specify the geographical location of your proxy servers for applications requiring location-specific access.

Our dashboard includes a real-time availability map showing current proxy counts and performance metrics for each location.

Roundproxies datacenter packages support multiple concurrent connections, with limits varying by plan:

Standard plans allow 100 concurrent connections per proxy

Premium and Elite plans support up to 1,000 concurrent connections per proxy

Enterprise solutions offer unlimited concurrent connections

Concurrent connections refer to the number of simultaneous requests you can make through a single proxy IP. This is particularly important for applications requiring parallel processing or managing multiple sessions.

Roundproxies datacenter proxies support multiple authentication methods to suit different technical requirements:

Username/password authentication: The most common method, compatible with most applications and tools

IP whitelisting: Restrict proxy access to specific IP addresses for enhanced security

API key authentication: For seamless integration with automated systems and custom applications

All authentication methods are managed through our secure dashboard, allowing you to update credentials, whitelist IPs, or generate new API keys as needed.

Yes, Roundproxies offers a limited free trial of our datacenter proxy services for qualified business users:

The trial includes 5 datacenter proxies with 1GB of bandwidth valid for 3 days

Trial proxies provide full access to our dashboard features, including location selection and proxy rotation

To qualify, you'll need to create an account, verify your email, and provide basic information about your intended use case

For immediate testing without registration, we also offer a free proxy tester tool on our website that allows you to verify proxy functionality with your target websites.

Roundproxies datacenter proxies support all major proxy protocols for maximum compatibility:

HTTP/HTTPS: Standard web browsing and basic scraping applications

SOCKS4/SOCKS5: For applications requiring lower-level network access, including FTP, SMTP, and gaming protocols

Default ports are provided, but custom port configuration is available on Premium and Elite plans to bypass network restrictions

For enterprise clients, we also offer protocol conversion capabilities and custom protocol implementations to meet specific technical requirements.

Our Datacenter Proxies really support unlimited traffic. We will never limit you, from your usage - perfect for large scraping operations.

Our fair usage policy ensures that all customers receive consistent, high-quality service. Concurrent session limits are based on your plan tier: Standard plans support up to 100 concurrent connections, Premium plans up to 1,000, and Enterprise plans offer unlimited concurrency.

The policy is designed to prevent resource abuse while giving legitimate users the flexibility they need. If your usage consistently exceeds your plan's concurrency limits, we'll reach out to discuss upgrading to a plan that better fits your workload — we never throttle or cut access without notice.

A fraud score is a numerical rating assigned to an IP address that indicates how likely it is to be associated with fraudulent or suspicious activity. Scores typically range from 0 (clean) to 100 (high risk). Websites and anti-fraud services use these scores to decide whether to block, challenge, or allow traffic from a given IP.

Datacenter IPs can accumulate higher fraud scores if they've been previously abused. At Roundproxies, we actively monitor and rotate our IP pool to maintain low fraud scores. Our dedicated proxies are especially effective here because you're the sole user, so the IP's reputation stays under your control.

Yes. You can upgrade your datacenter proxy plan at any time directly from your dashboard. Upgrades take effect immediately, and you'll only be charged the prorated difference for the remainder of your billing cycle.

If you need a custom IP count that falls outside our standard tiers (10, 50, 200, or 300+), contact our sales team and we'll configure a plan tailored to your requirements. Downgrades can also be scheduled to take effect at the end of your current billing period.

Datacenter proxies are not the best choice for websites with advanced anti-bot detection systems. These include:

Major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) that aggressively fingerprint datacenter IP ranges.

Sneaker and limited-release sites (Nike SNKRS, Footlocker) that use sophisticated bot mitigation.

Ticketing platforms (Ticketmaster, StubHub) with strict proxy detection.

For these use cases, residential or ISP proxies provide significantly better success rates because their IPs are associated with real consumer connections. Datacenter proxies remain the superior choice for general web scraping, price monitoring, SEO tools, and ad verification where speed and cost matter most.

Datacenter proxies deliver the best results for workloads that prioritize speed, volume, and cost-efficiency:

High-volume web scraping and data collection — process millions of requests per day at the lowest cost per request.

Price monitoring — stable, dedicated IPs for consistent scheduled checks across e-commerce sites.

SEO rank tracking — static IPs ensure accurate, repeatable position monitoring from multiple locations.

Ad verification — fast global coverage to validate ad placements and detect fraud.

Brand protection — rapid scanning of marketplaces for counterfeit listings.

AI and ML data collection — cost-effective, high-throughput pipelines for training data acquisition.

The primary trade-off is detectability versus cost and speed. Datacenter proxies are hosted in commercial data centers, so their IP ranges are publicly known and can be identified by sophisticated anti-bot systems. This means higher block rates on heavily protected websites compared to residential or ISP proxies.

However, for the vast majority of web targets — especially those without aggressive bot detection — datacenter proxies deliver faster response times (under 0.3s average) at a fraction of the cost. The key is choosing the right proxy type for your target: datacenter proxies for speed-sensitive, high-volume tasks on moderately protected sites, and residential or ISP proxies for platforms with strict detection.