How to use a proxy with Puppeteer
This guide walks you through integrating HypeProxies with Puppeteer to bypass IP restrictions, overcome geo-targeting, and manage rate limiting in web scraping workflows.
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Prerequisites
Before integrating proxies into Puppeteer, make sure your development environment is set up properly.
Puppeteer installation
Puppeteer requires Node.js 18 or higher. If you’re new to Puppeteer, follow the official installation guide to get started with the browser automation library.

HypeProxies setup
You’ll need active proxy credentials from your HypeProxies dashboard:
Log in to your HypeProxies dashboard (or create an account). New users can also request a 24-hour trial.
Choose the right proxy type for your workflow and purchase a plan that fits your needs – ISP proxies, sneaker proxies, or ticket proxies.
Locate your active proxies in the dashboard, formatted as IP:PORT:USERNAME:PASSWORD.

Tip – use the proxy checker tool to verify connectivity before implementation.
Method 1 – browser-wide proxy configuration
The simplest approach routes all browser traffic through a single proxy using Chrome’s --proxy-server flag.
This method keeps proxy usage consistent across every page – ideal when you want the same IP identity throughout a session.
Expected result – the API response displays your proxy’s IP address, confirming successful routing.

Troubleshooting connection failures – If you encounter ERR_TUNNEL_CONNECTION_FAILED or ERR_TIMED_OUT errors:
Verify that your proxy credentials haven’t expired
Test connectivity using the HypeProxies checker tool
Try a different proxy from your pool
Method 2 – context-based proxy isolation
For advanced proxy management, browser contexts let you isolate different sessions inside a single browser instance.
Browser contexts provide full isolation – cookies, storage, and sessions remain separate – while sharing the same browser instance. This makes the approach more resource-efficient than launching multiple browsers.
Method 3 – proxy rotation strategies
Real-world scraping often requires rotating between multiple proxies to distribute requests and reduce detection risks.
Round-robin browser rotation
Launch fresh browser instances with different proxies for maximum isolation:
Here's what you'll see in your console:

Each line represents a fresh browser launch with a different proxy.
Context-based rotation
Rotate proxies efficiently by using multiple contexts inside a single browser:
The output is:

This method balances performance and isolation – making it practical for high-volume scraping operations.
Optional – using proxy-chain
The proxy-chain library starts a local, no-auth proxy that forwards to your authenticated upstream. Puppeteer points to the local proxy, so you don’t need page.authenticate() – credentials are handled by proxy-chain.
See the proxy-chain documentation for additional configuration options and advanced usage patterns.
Best practices
Follow these best practices to keep your proxy-powered scraping stable, efficient, and resilient.
Pool management. Rotate proxies to distribute load and reduce rate limits.
Error handling. Implement retry logic with fallback proxies.
Resource cleanup. Always close browsers and contexts to prevent memory leaks.
Monitoring. Log proxy performance to identify and replace failing endpoints.
Compliance. Respect target site terms of service and rate limits.
Getting support
Need help with your proxy integration? The HypeProxies team provides support through several channels:
Technical issues – open a support ticket for 24/7 assistance.
Community help – join the Discord server to connect with other developers.
Ready to scale your web scraping with reliable, high-performance proxies? Get started with HypeProxies.
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