What is Webscraper.io? 

Webscraper.io is a powerful web scraping tool that offers a browser extension and a cloud service to automate data extraction from websites. It simplifies the process of web scraping with a visual interface and allows users to collect data without extensive coding knowledge. This tool is ideal for both small-scale and large-scale data extraction projects, providing flexibility through its cloud service for scheduled and automated scraping tasks.

Use Case for ProxyJet Integration: 

Integrating ProxyJet with Webscraper.io enables users to leverage high-quality residential and ISP proxies, enhancing online anonymity, preventing IP bans, and efficiently managing large-scale web scraping tasks. This integration is particularly useful for businesses involved in market research, competitive analysis, and large-scale data collection, where maintaining access and avoiding detection is crucial.

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 Webscraper.io

Step 1: Download and Install Webscraper.io Extension

1. Download the Extension: Visit the Webscraper.io Chrome Extension and click "Add to Chrome" to install the extension.

2. Install: Follow the on-screen instructions to add the extension to your browser.
3. Launch: Open Webscraper.io through the extension icon in the browser toolbar.

Step 2: Configure Proxy Settings

1. Open Web Scraper:

• Click on the Web Scraper icon in your browser toolbar to open the tool.
• Create or open a sitemap for the site you wish to scrape.

2. Access Proxy Settings:

• Navigate to the "Proxy" section within the Web Scraper settings.

• Check the option to "Use custom proxy".

3. Add Proxy Details:

• Enter the ProxyJet proxy details:

• Proxy Host: proxy-jet.io
• Proxy Port: 1010 for HTTP/HTTPS or 2020 for SOCKS5.
• Proxy User: A1B2C3D4E5-resi_region-US_Arizona_Phoenix
• Proxy Password: F6G7H8I9J0

• Click "Add Proxy" to save the settings.

Step 3: Validate Proxy Functionality

1. Run a Test Scrape:

• Start a test run of your scraping project to ensure that the proxy is working correctly.

2. Check IP Address:

• Use a service like browserleaks.com/ip within your scraping task to verify that the IP address has changed and the proxy is functioning as expected.

Conclusion

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