Local Proxies

The Local Proxy is a feature of Bright Data that allows you to route your requests through our networks directly from your local machine. It's a software that you install on your machine and it acts as the entry point to Bright Data's networks.

This means you can send requests from your browser or any other software on your machine through Bright Data's networks. It's a powerful tool that provides you with the flexibility to use our services in a way that best suits your needs.

A LAN proxy operates within local network environments, managing requests from devices to access resources outside the network, commonly utilized in corporate networks for security and traffic optimization, and configured at the network level.

On the other hand, a local proxy functions on individual devices, enhancing privacy, security, and performance, configured by users on their devices, accessing only resources available to the device, and managed by individual users.

Local proxies offer various benefits, including enhanced privacy by masking your IP address, bypassing geo-restrictions for accessing region-locked content, optimizing internet speed by caching frequently accessed resources, and filtering content for parental control or security purposes.

To configure a Local Proxy with Bright Data, you need to follow these steps:

1. Download and install the Local Proxy software from the Bright Data dashboard.
2. Once installed, open the Local Proxy software and log in using your Bright Data account credentials.
3. Configure the settings according to your needs. You can select the type of network (Residential, Datacenter, or Mobile), the country, and other settings.
4. Save your settings and start the Local Proxy.

Using a Local Proxy with Bright Data can introduce some latency, as your requests are being routed through another server. However, Bright Data's infrastructure is designed to minimize this latency and provide you with the fastest possible connection. The actual impact on speed can vary based on several factors, including the type of network you're using, the location of the target server, and the current load on the network. But rest assured, Bright Data always strives to provide the best performance and reliability for our users.

Bright Data does not offer a free local proxy service. However, we do provide a variety of flexible proxy pricing options to suit different needs and budgets. You can try our free trial and test our product