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# Datacenter proxies (IPv4 and IPv6)

> Fast, cheap proxies for high-volume work where stealth isn't critical

Datacenter is our cheapest and fastest product. IPs come from datacenter ranges: easily detectable as datacenter by anti-bot systems, so use them on targets that don't aggressively filter datacenter IPs.

## IPv4 vs IPv6

|                    | IPv4                                                 | IPv6                                       |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Pool size**      | \~3,000 IPs                                          | Essentially unlimited                      |
| **Range**          | Multiple ranges                                      | /29 subnet                                 |
| **Use when**       | You need IPv4 specifically; smaller targeted scrapes | High-thread parsing; IPv6-friendly targets |
| **Common targets** | General scraping where IPv4 is required              | YouTube, Twitch, large-scale parsing       |

Both share the same authentication, protocol support, and session model.

## Specs (both)

|                     |                                     |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Protocols**       | HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5                 |
| **Authentication**  | **User:pass only: no IP whitelist** |
| **Session types**   | Rotating and sticky                 |
| **Threads**         | Unlimited                           |
| **Bandwidth model** | Pay-as-you-go GB, never expires     |

## Pricing

Datacenter bandwidth is tiered by volume:

| Volume     | Per-GB Cost |
| ---------- | ----------- |
| 1-24 GB    | \$2.00/GB   |
| 25-49 GB   | \$1.90/GB   |
| 50-99 GB   | \$1.80/GB   |
| 100-149 GB | \$1.70/GB   |
| 150-349 GB | \$1.60/GB   |
| 350+ GB    | \$1.50/GB   |

Like Residential, datacenter bandwidth never expires.

## When to use Datacenter

* Bulk scraping of less-protected sites
* API testing and development
* SEO / rank tracking where the tracker tolerates datacenters
* High-thread parsing (especially IPv6)
* Cost-sensitive workloads

## When NOT to use

* Social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, X): generally blocked
* Cloudflare-protected high-value targets: frequently blocked
* Account creation / management on major platforms
* Anything detecting datacenter IPs

## Plans

Plans are time-limited (1 day, 7 days, 30 days) with thread caps. Bandwidth within the plan is generally not metered (subject to fair use).

## Common questions

<Accordion title="How many IPs are in the IPv4 pool?">
  About 3,000 currently. Rotates as we acquire and retire ranges.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What ranges does Datacenter IPv4 use?">
  Multiple ranges, not just one /24. Ask support if you need exact ranges to allowlist.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Is the IPv6 pool really unlimited?">
  Effectively yes. IPv6 space is vast and we allocate generously. You won't run out.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Do you have Residential IPv6?">
  Not currently—IPv6 is datacenter only.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I use IP whitelist instead of credentials?">
  No, Datacenter is credentials-only. Use Residential for IP-whitelist auth.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Why do IPv6 proxies stall on Netflix?">
  Known Netflix behavior: connection stalls then recovers. Implement retry with exponential backoff.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Does Datacenter rotate per request?">
  Yes on rotating port, sticky on sticky port. See [Sessions](/setup/residential#sticky-vs-rotating).
</Accordion>