> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anyip.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to anyIP Docs

> Developer-first residential proxy network documentation. Get started in 30 seconds with HTTP/HTTPS and SOCKS5 proxies for web scraping, automation, and testing.

# The developer-first residential proxy network

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  <Card title="Get Connected" icon="rocket" href="/guides/quick-start">
    Connect in 30 seconds with our Quick Start Guide
  </Card>

  <Card title="Master Configuration" icon="gear" href="/guides/configuration">
    Learn all username flags in the Configuration Reference
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sticky Sessions" icon="list" href="/guides/sessions-and-rotation">
    Learn how to keep your IP with Sessions & Rotation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="triangle-exclamation" href="/guides/troubleshooting">
    Fix common errors like `407 Auth Required` in Troubleshooting
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Key Concepts

Before diving in, understand these core concepts:

* **Proxy Formats:** anyIP supports HTTP/HTTPS and SOCKS5 protocols
* **Authentication:** Use username/password (ports 1080/443) or IP whitelisting (ports 2000-2999)
* **Sessions:** Keep the same IP (sticky sessions) or rotate IPs per request
* **Network Types:** Choose between Residential, Mobile, or Mixed proxy pools
* **Location Targeting:** Target by country, city, region, or ISP (ASN)
* **Configuration:** Control all settings through your username string (no need to change ports or servers)