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# What IP proxy protocols does Cliproxy support?

Cliproxy is a provider of **IP proxy** services, widely used for **web scraping**, **data extraction**, **ad verification**, **SEO optimization**, **account management**, and more. They support multiple types of proxy protocols, including:

#### 1. **HTTP/HTTPS Proxies**

* **HTTP Proxy**: A standard proxy that forwards web requests using the **HTTP** protocol. It is commonly used for **web browsing** and **API requests**.
* **HTTPS Proxy**: Similar to the HTTP proxy but supports **encrypted communication**, making it suitable for secure websites that use the HTTPS protocol.
* **Use Cases**:
  * Web scraping, API interactions, ad verification, and other tasks that involve handling web traffic.
  * HTTPS proxies ensure secure communication when dealing with sensitive data, such as payment processing or account logins.

#### 2. **SOCKS5 Proxy**

* **SOCKS5 Proxy**: A more general proxy protocol that supports various network traffic types and supports more complex network applications. Compared with HTTP proxy, SOCKS5 proxy has higher flexibility and stability.
* **Use Cases**:
  * **P2P downloads**, **online gaming**, **streaming**, **remote desktop** connections, and other applications that require different types of internet traffic.
  * SOCKS5 is also commonly used in **web scraping** and bypassing firewalls, as it can handle all kinds of traffic, making it harder for websites to detect.