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How to use web proxy safely: A practical guide
Opening a web proxy and typing in a URL is easy, but using it safely takes a bit more than that. This guide walks you through how to use web proxy safely with IPFighter's Free Web Proxy, when to reach for it over a VPN or a dedicated residential proxy, and how to confirm your session is actually private rather than just assuming it is. Show more
Explaining how to know if you have a DNS leak
Running a DNS leak test and seeing a table full of server addresses can be hard to make sense of without knowing what to compare it against. This guide walks you through how to know if you have a DNS leak by reading IPFighter's DNS leak test results in detail, and what to do depending on what you find. Show more
How to know if you have a WebRTC leak: Reading your results
Running a WebRTC leak test and seeing a wall of server names and IP addresses can be confusing if you don't know what you're looking at. This guide walks you through exactly how to know if you have a WebRTC leak by reading IPFighter's test results in detail, and what to do depending on what you find. Show more
anyIP review: How do its residential and mobile proxies perform?
Having been in the proxy market for years, anyIP has built a diverse pool of residential and mobile IPs across multiple locations, giving users plenty of options for different use cases. But a large and diverse IP pool does not necessarily guarantee consistent proxy quality and performance.
In this review, IPFighter puts anyIP’s proxy network to the test, examining its features, pricing, IP reputation, and real-world performance to see how well its proxies hold up in practice. Show more
NodeMaven review: Exploring its proxy quality & performance
NodeMaven takes a “quality-first” approach to proxies, focusing on filtering IPs before they are assigned rather than simply maximizing its proxy pool. But does cleaner IP quality actually translate into better real-world performance? In this review, IPFighter explores NodeMaven’s proxy types, pricing, key features, and test results to see whether its proxies are really worth using. Show more
How to check browser fingerprint for spoofing signs
Running a browser fingerprint test and seeing a score, a few labels, and a long list of technical fields can be a lot to take in at once. This guide walks you through how to check browser fingerprint results in detail, how to spot signs of spoofing or automation, and what to do depending on what you find. Show more
How to check if a proxy is working and read your results
Pasting a proxy into a checker and seeing a status back doesn't always tell you the full story. This guide walks you through exactly how to check if a proxy is working, how to read every column in your Proxy Checker results, and what to do depending on what you see. Show more
Mobileproxy.space review: Is its mobile proxy quality really good
Need mobile proxies with unlimited traffic instead of paying per GB? MobileProxy.Space focuses exclusively on real SIM-based mobile proxies with flexible IP rotation and worldwide coverage. In this review, IPFighter examines its features, pricing, and real-world performance to help you decide whether it's the right choice for your use case. Show more
How to pass bot detection test and avoid getting flagged
Running the Bot Detection Test and seeing a number of flagged checks can be confusing if you don't know what each category actually means. This guide walks you through how to read your results in detail, what each group of checks is testing for, and what to do depending on which parts of your browser are getting flagged. Show more
How to improve IP score: A complete guide
If your IP score on IPFighter shows anything below "Good", it's easy to see the number and not know what to do with it. This guide walks you through exactly what your IP Score results mean from the overall percentage to the platform-by-platform breakdown and what steps to take depending on what's actually causing your score to be low. Show more
Best ISP proxy providers in 2026: Which one is worth buying?
ISP proxies combine the speed of datacenter proxies with the credibility of residential IPs, making them a popular choice for web scraping, automation, SEO monitoring, and multi-account management. However, not every provider delivers the same level of performance.
To help you choose the right service, IPFighter tested five ISP proxy providers based on IP quality, connection speed, and geolocation accuracy. This guide compares their real-world performance and highlights which provider is best suited for different use cases. Show more
Novproxy review: Is it a good residential proxy provider?
NovProxy is a Hong Kong-based proxy provider that focuses primarily on residential proxy services while also offering ISP and unlimited residential proxy solutions. The platform promotes itself as a provider of high-quality overseas residential IPs with flexible pricing, global coverage, and traffic that never expires.
In this review, IPFighter takes a closer look at NovProxy's proxy types, pricing, key features, and real-world performance to help you determine whether it's the right proxy provider for your projects. Show more
What is a virtual machine? How it works and when to use one
Nowadays, virtual machines are widely used for software testing, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and even multi-account management. But can a virtual machine really replace an antidetect browser, and is it enough to protect your online identity?
In this guide, IPFighter explains what a virtual machine is, how it works, its pros and cons, and when a VM is the right choice. You'll also learn how virtual machines compare with antidetect browsers for account management and privacy. Show more
Best mobile proxy providers in 2026: Hands-on testing results
Are you looking for the best mobile proxy provider in 2026? In this guide, IPFighter compares five mobile proxy providers based on both their official features and our own hands-on testing. Rather than relying solely on provider specifications, we evaluate how these proxies perform in real-world scenarios to help you choose the provider that best fits your needs. Show more
IPRoyal review: Does the royal name deliver premium performance?
If you have ever used a proxy, you have likely heard of IPRoyal, a provider widely promoted as a premium, "royal-tier" network and famous for its game-changing non-expiring residential traffic that lets you use bandwidth at your own pace. But does this highly praised provider actually live up to its royal reputation, or is the performance behind the marketing just average under real-world workloads?
In this comprehensive review, IPFighter will put IPRoyal's infrastructure to the test, evaluating its actual connection speeds, proxy configurations, and overall IP reputation. Our hands-on analysis will help you determine whether this network is the right strategic partner to support your projects in 2026. Show more
What is a spoofer? How identity masking actually works
Are you wondering what a spoofer is and how it changes the identifier parameter? In this guide, IPFighter explains what a spoofer is, how spoofing works, the most common types of spoofers, and the differences between spoofers, VPNs, and proxies. You'll also learn when spoofing is legitimate, what risks to be aware of, and how to verify that your spoofed environment appears consistent. Show more