# Proxy Mode

> Source: https://scrape.do/documentation/proxy-mode/

Use Scrape.do as HTTP(s) Proxy

It may take time for companies or people currently working with a proxy provider to migrate to the API system. Therefore, you can easily switch from other proxy providers via Proxy Mode.

There is no difference between proxy mode and API mode other than the access method.

> [!NOTE]
> Your operating system or running software **must trust** the [Scrape.do CA Certificate](/scrapedo_ca.crt) in its keychain, or SSL verification **must be disabled** with Proxy Mode. This is because we upgrade and forward your requests without sending them to the target site. This approach prevents certificate issues when SSL verification is performed on the `HTTPS` protocol.

## Proxy Information

```
protocol: http or https
host: proxy.scrape.do
port: 8080
username: YOUR_TOKEN
password: PARAMETERS
Example format: http://token:parameters@proxy.scrape.do:8080
```

> [!NOTE]
> Replace `PARAMETERS` with the parameters you want to use. If you don't know what parameters to use, you can begin with the `render=false` parameter.

You can pass all parameters from the [**API Parameters Overview**](/documentation/#api-parameters-overview) as query parameters.

## Example format for using multiple parameters:

```
http://token:render=false&super=true&geoCode=us@proxy.scrape.do:8080
```

## Important Notes
- Proxy Mode uses `customHeaders=true` by default. That's why we recommend you read the [**Custom Headers**](/documentation/headers-cookies/custom-headers) documentation. If you want to disable it, pass `customHeaders=false`.
- You can use the same proxy information for places that accept HTTPS proxies.
- If you are using your own browser automation via Proxy Mode, we do not recommend using **Headless Browser** features (it would be more accurate to set `render=false`).
- Proxy Mode and API Mode use the same subscription package—there is no extra charge.

## Example cURL
```sh
curl -k -x "http://YOUR_TOKEN:@proxy.scrape.do:8080" 'https://httpbin.co/anything' -v
```