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IPv4 vs IPv6 Proxies: What You Need to Know
Understand the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 proxies and which version to use.
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IPv4 vs IPv6 Proxies
IPv4 and IPv6 are different versions of the Internet Protocol. Most proxy services offer IPv4.
TL;DR: Use IPv4 proxies for maximum compatibility. IPv6 is cheaper but many sites don't fully support it.
Quick Comparison
When IPv6 Works
When IPv4 Is Required
Recommendation
For outreach work, always use IPv4 proxies. The slight cost savings of IPv6 isn't worth compatibility issues.
OutreachProxy uses IPv4 addresses for guaranteed compatibility.
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