> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.marsproxies.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.marsproxies.com/marsproxies-documentation/overview.md).

# Overview

MarsProxies provides residential proxies for reliable data collection.

Use rotating proxies or sticky sessions for web scraping, SEO monitoring, market research, ad verification, and geo-targeted browsing.

Our network includes over 1 million ethically sourced IPs across 190+ locations.

You can:

* Connect over HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS5
* Target by country, state, or city
* Scale from small tests to large data collection jobs

### Why teams use MarsProxies

* **Global residential proxy coverage** for location-based testing and local data collection
* **Rotating and sticky sessions** for both high-volume scraping and session-based tasks
* **HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 support** for broad tool and browser compatibility
* **Dual authentication** with username and password or IP whitelisting
* **24/7 support** for setup help and technical issues

### Common use cases

* Web scraping and large-scale data extraction
* SEO monitoring and search engine results tracking
* Market research, price monitoring, and competitor analysis
* Ad verification and geo-targeted QA
* Social media management and multi-location testing

### Start here

#### For your account

* [Pricing](https://marsproxies.com/pricing): pay-as-you-go and monthly plans
* [Sign up](https://marsproxies.com/register/): get started in a few minutes
* [Dashboard](https://dashboard.marsproxies.com/): generate API tokens, manage traffic, and view usage

#### Get started in 3 steps

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### Sign up and buy your first GB

Create an account and buy at least 1 GB of residential traffic. This unlocks API access and the full dashboard.
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### Generate an access token

Open the dashboard, then go to **Settings** → **API**. Generate a personal access token and store it safely. 
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### Make your first request

Build your proxy string in [Proxy](/marsproxies-documentation/overview/residential-proxies/proxy.md) or use token-based access in [API](/marsproxies-documentation/overview/residential-proxies/api.md).
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#### Help and community

* [Status page](https://status.marsproxies.com): live network health
* Sales: <sales@marsproxies.com>
* Support: <support@marsproxies.com> or in-app chat