requests library is one of the simplest ways to use Stat Proxies. This guide covers setup, authentication, and common patterns.
Basic usage
Both
http and https keys use the http:// prefix. This is correct — the proxy server itself accepts HTTP connections, even when forwarding HTTPS traffic.Using a session
For multiple requests through the same proxy, use a session to reuse connections:Rotating proxies
Distribute requests across multiple proxy IPs:SOCKS5 support
To use SOCKS5, install therequests[socks] extra:
Error handling
Related
Scrapy Integration
Use proxies with Scrapy’s middleware system
Slow Performance
Optimize your proxy configuration for speed
