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Getting Started

Welcome to KindProxy! This guide will help you set up and start using our residential proxy service.

Creating an Account

To get started, you'll need to create an account:

1. Go to the Sign Up page
2. Enter your email and create a password
3. Verify your email address
4. Complete your profile information

Setting Up Your First Proxy

Once you have an account, you can set up your first proxy connection:

# Install the KindProxy client
npm install -g kindproxy-client

# Authenticate with your API key
kindproxy login --api-key YOUR_API KEY

# Start a proxy session
kindproxy start --location us --protocol http

Using the Proxy

Once the proxy is running, you can configure your applications to use it:

const axios = require('axios');

const proxyConfig = {
  host: '127.0.0.1',
  port: 8080,
  protocol: 'http'
};

axios.get('https://example.com', {
  proxy: proxyConfig
})
.then(response => {
  console.log(response.data);
});

API Reference

Complete API documentation for integrating KindProxy into your applications.

Authentication

All API requests require authentication using your API key:

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  https://api.kindproxy.com/v1/proxies

Proxy Setup

Detailed instructions for configuring proxies in different environments.

HTTP Proxy Configuration

Configure your HTTP proxy settings:

export http_proxy=http://username:password@proxy.kindproxy.com:8080
export https_proxy=http://username:password@proxy.kindproxy.com:8080

Best Practices

Guidelines for optimal proxy usage and performance.

• Rotate proxy endpoints regularly to avoid detection
• Use appropriate request delays to simulate human behavior
• Monitor your bandwidth usage to stay within limits
• Implement proper error handling for failed requests

Troubleshooting

Common issues and their solutions.

Connection Issues

If you're experiencing connection problems:

• Check your API key is correct and active
• Verify your account has sufficient credit
• Ensure your IP isn't blacklisted
• Try different proxy endpoints

Billing & Account

Account management and billing information.

Usage Tracking

Monitor your proxy usage through the dashboard or API:

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  https://api.kindproxy.com/v1/usage