Merging proxy servers and Apify. Automation of web scraping

What is Apify?

Apify is a progressive platform that allows for the automation of web scraping and various tasks related to web automation. With Apify, one can explore website data, run task automation, and collect essential information from the internet. The tools and features that Apify offers simplify the scraping process, making it accessible even for those with limited coding experience. If you're looking for a way to extract data for marketing research, price monitoring, or information gathering for analytics, Apify is a reliable tool capable of helping you achieve the desired results.

Using Stableproxy with integrated Apify proxy servers

Ensuring the flawless function of web scraping is crucial to implement proxy servers into the system. Using the Stableproxy proxy solution from Apify, you can effectively execute web scraping tasks while maintaining your anonymity.

Here are the steps to configure Stableproxy proxy servers through Apify:

1. Sign into your account on Apify.
2. Open the menu on the left and select the "Store" item.
3. In the store, find the tool that optimally suits your scraping project. You can sift through different categories or apply the search feature.
4. For this example, we will go with the Web Scraper actor.
   
   

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5. In the Input Data tab, click on Basic Configuration. Here, you can add the websites whose data you wish to explore.
   
   

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6. Scroll down to the Proxy and Browser Settings section. Find the Proxy Settings item and select User Proxy Servers to configure proxy profile settings.
   
   

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7. Fill in the proxy settings according to the data from the control panel.
   
   

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8. To complete the Apify proxy server setup, click on the Save & Start button.
9. After the web scraping is done, you can view the explored data, as well as download it in the required format.
   
   

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That's it! Setting up proxy servers through Apify is easy and straightforward. But be sure to check your IP address before viewing pages to guarantee a successful connection to the server.