What is Apify?

Apify is a versatile web scraping and automation platform that allows you to extract data from websites efficiently. It supports various tools and integrations, making it a powerful solution for developers and businesses needing to automate web scraping tasks.

Use Case for ProxyJet Integration

Integrating ProxyJet with Apify enables users to utilize high-quality residential and ISP proxies, enhancing online anonymity, avoiding detection, and efficiently managing web scraping tasks.

Generating Proxy in ProxyJet Dashboard

1. Sign Up: Go to ProxyJet and click on "Sign Up" or "Sign Up with Google".

2. Create Account: If you don't use Google sign-up, please make sure you verify your email.

3. Complete Profile: Fill in your profile details.

4. Pick a Proxy Type: Choose the type of proxy you need and click "Order Now".

5. Pick Your Bandwidth: Select the bandwidth you need and click "Buy".

6. Complete the Payment: Proceed with the payment process.

7. Access the Dashboard: After payment, you will be redirected to the main dashboard where you will see your active plan. Click on "Proxy Generator".

8. Switch Proxy Format: Click the toggle on the right top side of the screen that switches the proxy format to Username:Password@IP:Port.

9. Generate Proxy String: Select the proxy properties you need and click on the "+" button to generate the proxy string. You will get a string that looks something like this:

10. Great Job!: You have successfully generated your proxy!

Setting Up ProxyJet Proxies in Apify

Step 1: Configure Proxy in Apify

• Log in to Apify: Visit Apify and log in to your account.

• Access Proxy Settings: Navigate to the "Actors" section from the left-side menu and select your desired actor or create a new one.
• Open Configuration: In the actor configuration settings, find the "Proxy and browser configuration" section.
• Select Custom Proxies: Click on "Custom proxies" under the Proxy source option.
• Enter Proxy Details:

• Host: proxy-jet.io
• Port: 1010 for HTTP/HTTPS or 2020 for SOCKS5
• Username: Your ProxyJet username (e.g., A1B2C3D4E5-resi_region-US_Arizona_Phoenix)
• Password: Your ProxyJet password

Example:

• Test the Proxy: Use the "Test" button to ensure that the proxy is working correctly. You should see a confirmation message if the connection is successful.
• Save Settings: Click "Save" to apply the proxy settings.

Step 2: Using Proxies in Apify Actors

1. Configure Actor Script: If you are using custom scripts, ensure that your script utilizes the proxy settings. Here is an example using the Apify SDK with Python:

import requests, asyncio

from apify import Actor

async def main():

    async with Actor:

        proxy_configuration = await Actor.create_proxy_configuration()

        proxy_url = await proxy_configuration.new_url()

        proxies = {

            'http': proxy_url,

            'https': proxy_url,

        }

        response = requests.get('https://api.apify.com/v2/browser-info', proxies=proxies)

        print(response.text)

if __name__ == '__main__':

    asyncio.run(main())

2. Run the Actor: Start your actor to begin scraping using the configured ProxyJet proxies.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can integrate ProxyJet proxies with Apify to enhance your online anonymity and manage web scraping tasks efficiently. This integration ensures that your digital operations remain secure and private, leveraging the powerful capabilities of Apify combined with the high-quality proxies provided by ProxyJet.