> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.2extract.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Endpoint Generator (Interactive Tool)

> Learn how to use the interactive Connection Helper on the Proxy Settings page to visually build and customize your proxy connection strings.

The **Connection Helper** is a powerful interactive tool located on every **Proxy Settings** page. Its purpose is to help you visually construct the perfect `username` string with all the targeting and session parameters you need, without having to memorize the syntax.

This guide explains how to use it.

<Frame caption="The Connection Helper block, located on the 'Proxy Settings' screen.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/2extract/czMMSEnEIK6HnBXV/images/proxy_settings_connection_helper.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=czMMSEnEIK6HnBXV&q=85&s=00abb0e14308f9d94a5ad6b1c1f74811" width="2716" height="1998" data-path="images/proxy_settings_connection_helper.png" />
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## How It Works

The Connection Helper is simple:

1. You make selections in the UI (e.g., choose a country, set a session type).
2. The tool **instantly and automatically** updates the `Username` field in the "Connection Details" block and the code in the "Integration Examples" snippet.

This allows you to visually build your configuration and immediately copy the ready-to-use credentials or code.

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## Configuring Your Request

The helper is organized into logical sections to make configuration easy.

### Geo-Targeting

This is where you define the location of your proxy.

1. **Start by selecting your Targeting Type:** Choose between `Country`, `ASN`, etc.
2. **Select your target:** Based on your choice, a set of fields will appear. For example, if you choose `Country`, you can then select a specific country, an optional state (for the US), and an optional city.
3. **For Mobile Proxies (coming soon),** you will also see options to select a specific `Carrier` and `Mobile OS`.

<Frame caption="Selecting geo-targeting options for a Residential proxy.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/2extract/czMMSEnEIK6HnBXV/images/proxy_settings_geo_targeting.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=czMMSEnEIK6HnBXV&q=85&s=9c9160ff54aa8db60cd9bf6397287335" width="2716" height="1998" data-path="images/proxy_settings_geo_targeting.png" />
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### Session Control

This section controls how the IP address rotates.

1. **Choose your Rotation Type:** Select `Rotating` for a new IP on every request, or `Sticky` to maintain the same IP.
2. **If you select `Sticky`:**
   * Enter a **Session ID** (a random one is generated for you).
   * Optionally, set a custom **Session Time** in minutes.
   * Enable **Strict Session** if your workflow cannot tolerate an IP change under any circumstances.

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## Seeing the Result in Real-Time

The main power of the Connection Helper is its instant feedback. As you change the settings, you will see two blocks on the page update immediately.

1. **The `Username` in "Connection Details":** Watch as parameters like `-country-de` or `-session-user123` are automatically added or removed from your username string.
2. **The Code in "Integration Examples":** The entire code snippet (for cURL, Python, etc.) rebuilds itself with the newly generated username, ready for you to copy and paste.

<Frame caption="As 'Germany' is selected in the helper, the username and cURL command update instantly.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/2extract/czMMSEnEIK6HnBXV/images/proxy_settings_integration_example.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=czMMSEnEIK6HnBXV&q=85&s=5ba6fb8c996cad3b166e8f2168c04bbc" width="2716" height="1998" data-path="images/proxy_settings_integration_example.png" />
</Frame>

<Info>
  The Connection Helper is the fastest and most reliable way to create complex connection strings without typos. The settings you choose here are **not saved** for the proxy; they are only used to help you generate the code for your immediate use.
</Info>