> ## 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.

# Residential Proxies: Introduction & Use Cases

> Understand what Residential Proxies are and how they can solve your most common data collection challenges.

## What Are Residential Proxies?

**Residential Proxies** from 2extract.com are IP addresses provided by real desktop and laptop devices connected to genuine home Wi-Fi networks. When you use a residential proxy, your requests to any website appear as if they are coming from a regular, local user.

This makes them the ideal tool for a wide range of data collection tasks, as they are far less likely to be blocked or served misleading information compared to datacenter proxies.

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  **Key takeaway:** Residential proxies make you look like a real person, not a bot.
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## Common Use Cases

Residential proxies are the perfect solution when you need high anonymity and a low block rate. Here are some of the most popular applications:

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  <Card title="eCommerce & Price Monitoring" icon="cart-shopping">
    Scrape product details, pricing, and stock levels from any eCommerce site without getting blocked. Aggregate competitor data to optimize your own pricing strategy.
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  <Card title="Ad Verification" icon="badge-check">
    Verify that your ads are being displayed correctly in different geographical locations and to the right audience. Check for unauthorized ad placements and protect your brand.
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  <Card title="SEO & SERP Analysis" icon="magnifying-glass-chart">
    Track your keyword rankings from any search engine in any country. Analyze Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) as a local user would see them.
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  <Card title="Market Research" icon="chart-bar">
    Collect public data to analyze market trends, review sentiment, and gather business intelligence at scale.
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