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How to Activate a Proxy Package

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In this article, we’ll show you how to activate your proxy package and start using it. Step 1: Add the Test Package to Your Cart If you've already paid or received a link to a free proxy package, you're ready to proceed. Otherwise, you can find the test proxy package link on this page: https://proxycompass.com/free-trial/ . Click the link to add the test proxy package to your cart, then click the “ Checkout ” button. Step 2: Register on the ProxyCompass Service Use your Google account or enter your valid email address. Click the “ Register ” button to complete the registration process. Your registration is complete. The password for your new account has been sent to the email address you provided. Step 3: Check Your Email In the email you received from us, you will find an automatically generated password. You can change this password later. Step 4: Log in to the Dashboard Go to the link: https://proxycompass.com/account/index.php?rp=/login Enter your previously provided email ...

How to prevent and bypass CAPTCHA while web scraping?

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Failing to bypass captcha during web scraping can lead to issues. Some of them can be delays, incomplete data extraction, and wasted resources. Since these website obstacles are frustrating and costly, you need to know how to avoid them. In this article, we explore CAPTCHAs, how they function, and what activates them. Keep reading to discover ways to bypass these challenges and keep your projects running smoothly. What are CAPTCHAS? CAPTCHAs are a security measure implemented on web pages to distinguish human users from automated bots. They present a challenge that is easy for humans to solve. But, for computers and bots, it is difficult to interpret.  The main purpose of CAPTCHAs is to prevent automated spam and bot attacks. They work by protecting websites from unauthorized access.  So, they are a challenge for web scraping. Types of CAPTCHA There are several common types of CAPTCHA: - Text-based CAPTCHA: displays a distorted text that users must decipher and write. - Image-based CAP...