What is Datacenter Proxy?

A proxy hosted in a data center, fast and cheap but easier to detect.

A datacenter proxy uses an IP address that originates from a cloud or hosting provider rather than a residential ISP. Datacenter proxies are inexpensive and extremely fast, making them ideal for high-volume requests to targets that do not aggressively block automation. The trade-off is detectability: anti-bot systems can identify the IP ranges (ASNs) owned by hosting providers and block or challenge them. For protected targets such as major retailers, search engines, and social platforms, residential proxies are usually required instead.