Why power users combine Screaming Frog with residential proxies
Avoid IP bans, geo-fencing, and bot detection across high-value target platforms.
Exact Geo-Targeting
Select residential exit IPs from any of 74 countries down to city and ISP level, ensuring Screaming Frog traffic appears exactly where it needs to.
Anti-Ban & Rate-Limit Bypass
Rotate exit IPs on every request or maintain sticky sessions up to 60 minutes so your Screaming Frog workflows run continuously without triggering blocks.
High Anonymity & Trust
Our residential IPs come from real home broadband connections (Comcast, AT&T, BT, etc.), providing maximum trust scores across all major verification systems.
How to configure BytesFlows in Screaming Frog
Follow these quick steps to get Screaming Frog connected to our residential proxy network.
- 1
Generate sub-user credentials in BytesFlows
Log in to the BytesFlows dashboard -> Proxies -> Residential -> Sub-users. Create a dedicated sub-user for Screaming Frog with your preferred geo-targeting parameters.
- 2
Locate proxy configuration in Screaming Frog
Open Screaming Frog settings and navigate to the Proxy / Network configuration section.
- 3
Input BytesFlows host and port settings
Select HTTP proxy (port 8001) or SOCKS5 proxy (port 1080). Host name: p1.bytesflows.com. Enter your generated sub-user username and password.
- 4
Verify your residential exit IP
Run a connection check within Screaming Frog or visit our online Proxy Test Tool to verify your connection is successfully routed through a clean residential IP.
Designed for high-uptime Screaming Frog operations
65M+ Real Home IPs
Access a massive global pool of ethically sourced residential IPs that eliminate IP cluster blocks and CAPTCHA bottlenecks.
SOCKS5 & HTTP Supported
Full compatibility with whatever protocol Screaming Frog requires. Both protocols share the exact same credentials and host endpoints.
Pay-Per-GB Pricing
Never pay for idle threads or fixed IP limits. Only pay for the actual bandwidth your Screaming Frog operations consume.