Getting Started

Complete walkthrough from account setup to your first successful proxy request in under 5 minutes.

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What are Proxies?

Think of a proxy as your digital bodyguard. When you browse the internet normally, websites can see your real location and identity. A proxy server sits between you and the websites you visit, acting on your behalf.

Why Use Proxies?

Hide Your Real IP	Websites see the proxy's IP address, not yours
Access Geo-Blocked Content	Browse as if you're in different countries
Avoid Rate Limits	Distribute requests across multiple IP addresses
Enhanced Security	Extra protection against tracking and attacks
Web Scraping	Collect data without getting blocked
Benefit	Description

The BirdProxies Advantage

Performance Metrics

99.9% Uptime SLA guaranteed
<35ms Average response time
50M+ IPs in global pool
195+ Countries covered
24/7 Expert support

Why Choose Us?

Premium Quality: Enterprise-grade infrastructure with residential and ISP proxies
Lightning Fast: Optimized routing for minimal latency
Easy Integration: Works with any programming language or tool
Competitive Pricing: Starting at just €3/GB for residential proxies
Referral Bonuses: Get 15% extra data when referred

Account Setup

Let's get you set up with BirdProxies in just a few steps:

Step 1: Create Your Account

Visit the BirdProxies website and click "Sign Up". Choose your preferred authentication method:

Email + Password - Traditional signup with email verification
Discord OAuth - Instant access with Discord account
Google OAuth - Quick signup with Google account

Pro Tip: If you have a referral link, use it during signup to get 15% bonus data on all residential proxy purchases.

Step 2: Choose Your Proxy Type

Residential Proxies

Best for web scraping, social media automation, and e-commerce tasks.

Real device IPs from homes worldwide
Pay per GB usage (starting at €3/GB)
Highest success rates for difficult targets
Perfect for rotating IPs

ISP Proxies

Ideal for SEO tools, ad verification, and continuous monitoring tasks.

Datacenter speed with residential appearance
Monthly plans (starting at €50/month)
Dedicated IPs available
Consistent performance

Step 3: Purchase and Setup

1. Select your package size based on your needs

2. Choose your payment method:

- Stripe: Credit/Debit cards, PayPal

- Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, XMR, SOL, and more

3. Complete the checkout process

4. Receive proxy credentials instantly after payment

Note for Referred Users: Your 15% bonus data will be applied automatically at checkout. For example, purchasing 5GB will give you 5.75GB total.

Step 4: Generate Your Proxies

1. Navigate to the Proxies section in your dashboard

2. Click "Generate" to create proxy endpoints

3. Copy your credentials in the format: username:password@endpoint:port

4. Configure your application or tool with these credentials

Step 5: Optional Integrations

Telegram Notifications

Connect Telegram for instant updates about purchases, bonuses, and commissions:

Go to Dashboard → Settings → Integrations
Click "Connect Telegram" and follow the authentication flow

Discord Notifications

Enable Discord DMs for real-time referral activity updates:

Requires sharing a server with our bot
Perfect for tracking your referral performance

Referral Program

Start earning passive income:

Get your unique referral link from Dashboard → Referrals
Earn 10% commission on all referred purchases
Your referrals automatically receive 15% bonus data

Referral System & Bonuses

How the Referral System Works

BirdProxies has a win-win referral system where everyone benefits:

For Referred Users (People who click your link):

15% Bonus Data on all residential proxy purchases
Automatic bonus application - no codes needed
Bonus appears during checkout as "+15% Free"
Example: Buy 10GB → Get 11.5GB total (1.5GB bonus)

For Referrers (People who share their link):

10% Commission on all purchases made by referred users
Commissions tracked in real-time in your dashboard
€50 minimum payout threshold
Multiple payout methods available

Getting Your Referral Link

1. Login to Dashboard → Go to "Referrals" section

2. **Copy Your Link** - Format: https://birdproxies.com/@YOUR_CODE

3. Share Everywhere: Social media, forums, Discord, YouTube, blogs

4. Track Performance: See clicks, conversions, and earnings in analytics

Referral Link Best Practices

Share Authentically:

"I use BirdProxies for my web scraping - you get 15% bonus data with my link!"
Include your personal experience and use cases

Target the Right Audience:

Web developers and scrapers
Digital marketers and SEO professionals
E-commerce and dropshipping communities
Social media automation users

Explain the Benefits:

Mention the 15% bonus data they'll receive
Highlight BirdProxies' key features (speed, reliability, support)
Share your success stories

Tracking Your Referrals

Your dashboard shows detailed analytics:

Click Tracking: See who clicked your links and when
Geographic Data: Where your referrals come from
Commission Tracking: Pending, confirmed, and paid earnings
Conversion Funnel: Click → Signup → Purchase rates

Commission Payouts

Minimum: €50 to request payout
Processing: 1-3 business days after request
Methods: PayPal, bank transfer, cryptocurrency
Frequency: Request payouts anytime after reaching minimum

Start referring today and turn your network into passive income!

Test Your First Connection

Let's verify your proxies are working correctly. We'll test with a simple IP check.

Method 1: Quick Browser Test

For beginners - no coding required:

1. Install the BirdProxies Switcher Chrome Extension

2. Add your BirdProxies credentials:

- Protocol: HTTP

- Server: Your endpoint (e.g., residential.birdproxies.com)

- Port: Your port (e.g., 8080)

- Username: Your username

- Password: Your password

3. Enable the proxy and visit whatismyipaddress.com

4. Success: You should see a different IP than your real one

Method 2: Command Line Test (cURL)

Quick test from terminal/command prompt:

bash

# Replace with your actual credentials
curl -x http://birduser123:[email protected]:8080 https://httpbin.org/ip

# Expected response:
# {  
#   "origin": "192.168.1.100"  # <- This should be different from your real IP
# }

Method 3: Python Test Script

For developers - copy and run this script:

python

import requests

# Replace with your actual BirdProxies credentials
PROXY_USERNAME = "your_username_here"
PROXY_PASSWORD = "your_password_here" 
PROXY_ENDPOINT = "residential.birdproxies.com:8080"  # or your ISP endpoint

proxies = {
    'http': f'http://{PROXY_USERNAME}:{PROXY_PASSWORD}@{PROXY_ENDPOINT}',
    'https': f'http://{PROXY_USERNAME}:{PROXY_PASSWORD}@{PROXY_ENDPOINT}'
}

try:
    # Test the proxy connection
    response = requests.get('https://httpbin.org/ip', proxies=proxies, timeout=10)
    proxy_ip = response.json()['origin']
    print(f"✅ Success! Proxy IP: {proxy_ip}")
    
    # Test without proxy to compare
    real_response = requests.get('https://httpbin.org/ip', timeout=10)
    real_ip = real_response.json()['origin']
    print(f"🏠 Your real IP: {real_ip}")
    
    if proxy_ip != real_ip:
        print("🎉 Proxy is working correctly!")
    else:
        print("❌ Proxy might not be working - IPs are the same")
        
except Exception as e:
    print(f"❌ Connection failed: {e}")
    print("💡 Check your credentials and try again")

Method 4: Node.js Test Script

For Node.js developers:

javascript

const axios = require('axios');
const HttpsProxyAgent = require('https-proxy-agent');

// Replace with your actual BirdProxies credentials
const PROXY_USERNAME = "your_username_here";
const PROXY_PASSWORD = "your_password_here";
const PROXY_ENDPOINT = "residential.birdproxies.com:8080";

const proxyUrl = `http://${PROXY_USERNAME}:${PROXY_PASSWORD}@${PROXY_ENDPOINT}`;
const httpsAgent = new HttpsProxyAgent(proxyUrl);

async function testProxy() {
    try {
        // Test with proxy
        const proxyResponse = await axios.get('https://httpbin.org/ip', {
            httpsAgent: httpsAgent,
            timeout: 10000
        });
        const proxyIP = proxyResponse.data.origin;
        console.log(`✅ Success! Proxy IP: ${proxyIP}`);
        
        // Test without proxy
        const realResponse = await axios.get('https://httpbin.org/ip', { timeout: 10000 });
        const realIP = realResponse.data.origin;
        console.log(`🏠 Your real IP: ${realIP}`);
        
        if (proxyIP !== realIP) {
            console.log("🎉 Proxy is working correctly!");
        } else {
            console.log("❌ Proxy might not be working - IPs are the same");
        }
        
    } catch (error) {
        console.error(`❌ Connection failed: ${error.message}`);
        console.log("💡 Check your credentials and try again");
    }
}

testProxy();

Troubleshooting Quick Fixes

If your test fails:

"Connection refused": Check your endpoint and port
"Authentication failed": Verify username and password
"Timeout": Try a different endpoint or contact support
"Same IP": Ensure proxy settings are correctly configured

**Need help?** Join our Discord community for instant support!

What's Next?

Ready for more? Check out:

Integration Guides - Language-specific examples
Best Practices - Avoid common mistakes
Proxy Types - Understand residential vs ISP
Use Cases - Explore all proxy use cases
Dashboard → Referrals- Get your referral link and start earning!

Your proxy is working! Now you can:

1. Integrate it into any application, script, or tool

2. Connect Telegram/Discord for notifications

3. Share your referral link to earn commissions

4. Enjoy the 15% bonus data if you were referred

Happy browsing!

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