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Datacenter Proxy
Route requests through a datacenter proxy for faster, lower-cost scraping when anti-bot detection is not a concern.
Updated May 28, 2025
Route the request through a datacenter proxy for speed-critical scraping where anti-bot detection is not a concern.
Command
"datacenter" — Set the datacenter parameter to true on any request to route it through a datacenter proxy. Cost: 1 credit per request. Optionally choose a specific country via proxyCountry.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
datacenter |
boolean | Yes | Set to true to enable datacenter proxy. |
proxyCountry |
string | No | Country to route the proxy through (e.g., "UnitedStates"). |
Note: Full country list available at Scrappey Builder under Advanced Options → Custom Proxy Country.
Example
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Notes
Best suited for:
- High-volume scraping with low latency requirements.
- Situations where IP reputation is not a major concern.
- Reducing cost while maintaining speed.
Use datacenter proxies when you need performance and cost-efficiency over stealth.
Related concepts
Go deeper in the Scrappey knowledge base:
- What is a datacenter proxy? — what it is and its trade-offs
- Residential vs datacenter — which proxy type to choose
- Proxy web scraping — how proxies route your requests
- Rotating proxy — cycling IPs across requests