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How to start using Dedicated Datacenter Proxies
How to start using Dedicated Datacenter Proxies
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Self-Service Dedicated Datacenter Proxies

Create a proxy user

Start by creating an account on the Oxylabs dashboard, then select a pricing plan that fits your requirements and create a proxy user.

Find your proxy list

In the Oxylabs dashboard, head to My ProductsDedicated Datacenter ProxiesProxy list. For more details, see the Proxy List page on our documentation.

Make a cURL request

After creating a proxy user, you’ll see a cURL sample you can copy:

curl -x ddc.oxylabs.io:8001 -U "user-USERNAME:PASSWORD" https://ip.oxylabs.io/location

Replace the USERNAME and PASSWORD with the proxy user credentials you’ve just created and paste the code into your terminal or any other setup. Then, hit Enter to make a basic request using the first IP address from your proxy list.
If you want to use the second IP address, you have to use port 8002.

Check out this video guide for a quick walkthrough:

Proxy rotation and location parameters

In case you want to rotate your proxies, you can use port 8000. It will automatically pick a random IP address from your proxy list with each request.

If you want to select random IPs from a specific geo-location, you can do so by adding a country- parameter to your credentials. For example, "user-USERNAME-country-US:PASSWORD" will connect you to a US-based proxy.
See the Proxy Rotation page for more information.

Integration guides

For integrating proxies with third-party software, such as proxy managers, see this integrations page. There, you’ll find in-depth configuration tutorials for the most popular applications.


Enterprise Dedicated Datacenter Proxies

Purchase proxies

Visit the Oxylabs dashboard to create an account, then purchase Dedicated Datacenter Proxies through the Sales Team or sign up for the free trial. Afterward, you’ll receive an email with proxy credentials from your Account Manager or our Support Team.

Find your proxy list

In the Oxylabs dashboard, go to My ProductsDedicated Datacenter ProxiesProxy lists. If you want to retrieve your proxy list using other methods, refer to the Proxy List page on our documentation.

Make a cURL request

You can use the below cURL sample to test your proxies:

curl -x 1.2.3.4:60000 -U USERNAME:PASSWORD http://ip.oxylabs.io/location

Instead of 1.2.3.4, use a dedicated IP address from your proxy list and replace the USERNAME and PASSWORD with your proxy credentials. Paste the code into the terminal or any other setup and press Enter to send a simple request using your dedicated IP address.

🧠 See the more detailed setup steps in this guide.

State and city geo-targeting

If you wish to connect to a proxy server located in a particular state or city, please contact your Account Manager or our Customer Support to receive IP addresses from the exact locations.

Proxy rotation and session parameters

You can rotate proxies and manage your sessions by using Proxy Rotator. Contact your Account Manager to receive a domain for Proxy Rotator.


🙌 Need assistance? Contact support via live chat or send a message to [email protected].

🎯 Want a custom solution or a free trial? Contact sales by booking a call. For any questions, such as custom pricing, advice, or a free trial, drop us a line at [email protected].

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