Automation Infrastructure

with residential IPsBrowser Automation

Browser automation with headless browsers requires authentic IP addresses to avoid detection and blocking. ProxyHat provides residential proxy infrastructure that makes your Puppeteer, Playwright, and Selenium workflows appear as genuine user traffic.

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What is Browser Automation?

Browser automation is the use of software to programmatically control web browsers for tasks like testing, scraping, form filling, and workflow automation. Tools like Puppeteer, Playwright, and Selenium simulate real user interactions. However, websites increasingly detect and block automated browsers. Proxy infrastructure with residential IPs makes automation traffic appear authentic, bypassing bot detection systems.

Why browser automation needs proxy infrastructure

Bypass bot detection

Residential IPs appear as real household traffic, passing fingerprinting checks and IP reputation systems.

Reduce CAPTCHA triggers

Authentic residential IPs dramatically lower CAPTCHA encounter rates compared to datacenter IPs.

Automate globally

Run automation from 195+ countries with city-level targeting to test geo-specific experiences.

Scale without blocks

Automatic IP rotation across 50M+ IPs distributes automation load to prevent rate limiting.

Bot detection challenges we solve

Modern websites use sophisticated techniques to identify automated browsers

Browser Fingerprinting

Websites analyze browser properties, WebGL, Canvas, and AudioContext to create unique fingerprints that identify headless browsers.

ProxyHat-Lösung:Residential IPs combined with proper fingerprint spoofing make automation indistinguishable from real users.

IP Reputation Checks

Anti-bot systems cross-reference IP addresses against databases of known datacenter ranges, VPNs, and suspicious IPs.

ProxyHat-Lösung:50M+ residential IPs from real households with clean reputation scores pass all IP checks.

Behavioral Analysis

Sites track mouse movements, scroll patterns, and timing to distinguish human behavior from automated scripts.

ProxyHat-Lösung:Residential proxies reduce suspicion score, giving your human-like automation scripts the benefit of the doubt.

Geo-Location Mismatch

When browser timezone/locale doesn't match IP location, it triggers immediate bot detection flags.

ProxyHat-Lösung:Target IPs in 195+ countries with city precision to match your browser's configured locale.

Works with all major automation tools

ProxyHat integrates seamlessly with your existing browser automation stack

Puppeteer

Google's Node.js library for headless Chrome automation with full proxy support.

  • Headless & headed modes
  • Chrome DevTools Protocol
  • Screenshot & PDF generation

Playwright

Microsoft's cross-browser automation framework for Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit.

  • Multi-browser support
  • Auto-wait capabilities
  • Mobile emulation

Selenium

Industry-standard browser automation for testing across all major browsers and languages.

  • WebDriver protocol
  • Grid support
  • All major languages

Cypress

Modern end-to-end testing framework with real-time reloading and debugging.

  • Time travel debugging
  • Automatic waiting
  • Real-time reloads

Browser automation applications

Web Scraping at Scale

Extract data from JavaScript-heavy sites that require full browser rendering to access content.

  • Dynamic content extraction
  • SPA handling
  • Infinite scroll pages

End-to-End Testing

Run automated tests from different locations to verify your application works for global users.

  • Multi-region testing
  • CI/CD integration
  • Visual regression

Account Management

Manage multiple accounts across platforms with proper IP isolation to avoid linking.

  • Session isolation
  • Sticky sessions
  • Profile management

Form Automation

Automate form submissions, registrations, and data entry workflows reliably.

  • CAPTCHA reduction
  • Multi-step forms
  • File uploads

Screenshot Services

Capture website screenshots from different locations and devices for monitoring or archival.

  • Geo-specific captures
  • Device emulation
  • PDF generation

Price & Availability Checks

Monitor product pages that require JavaScript rendering to display prices and stock status.

  • Dynamic pricing
  • Stock monitoring
  • Deal detection

Browser automation with ProxyHat

Ready-to-use code examples for popular frameworks

const puppeteer = require('puppeteer');

const browser = await puppeteer.launch({
  args: [
    '--proxy-server=gate.proxyhat.com:7777'
  ]
});

const page = await browser.newPage();

// Authenticate with proxy
await page.authenticate({
  username: 'user',
  password: 'pass'
});

// Set matching locale for geo-consistency
await page.setExtraHTTPHeaders({
  'Accept-Language': 'en-US,en;q=0.9'
});

await page.goto('https://example.com');
const content = await page.content();

await browser.close();

Browser automation best practices

01

Match IP to browser locale

Configure your browser's timezone, language, and locale to match your proxy's geographic location.

02

Use stealth plugins

Implement puppeteer-extra-plugin-stealth or playwright-stealth to mask automation signals.

03

Add human-like delays

Randomize wait times between actions. Real users don't click at machine speed.

04

Rotate user agents

Use realistic, recent user agent strings and rotate them alongside IP changes.

05

Use sticky sessions wisely

Maintain the same IP for multi-page flows like login sequences and checkout processes.

06

Handle errors gracefully

Implement retry logic with new IPs when you encounter blocks or CAPTCHAs.

Choosing the right proxy type

Match your proxy infrastructure to your automation targets

Automation TaskEmpfohlener ProxyWarum
Social media automationResidentialStrict bot detection, account protection systems
E-commerce scrapingResidentialHeavy anti-bot, needs authentic household IPs
Multi-account managementResidentialIP reputation crucial, session consistency needed
Internal app testingDatacenterNo bot detection, speed prioritized
Public site monitoringDatacenterMinimal protection, high volume needed
Geo-verification testingResidentialAuthentic location data required

Built for reliable automation

50M+
Residential IPs

Massive pool for high-volume automation without detection

99.9%
Uptime SLA

Enterprise reliability for critical automation workflows

195+
Countries

Global coverage for location-specific automation

<100ms
Avg Latency

Low latency datacenter proxies for speed-critical tasks

Responsible automation

Ethical Sourcing

All residential IPs are sourced through explicit user consent. GDPR and CCPA compliant infrastructure.

Respectful Automation

Implement reasonable request rates. Our infrastructure supports responsible automation that doesn't abuse target sites.

Legitimate Use Only

Browser automation for testing, monitoring, and data collection. No spam, fraud, or malicious activities.

ProxyHat supports legitimate automation use cases. Review our for usage guidelines.Terms of Service

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Why do I need proxies for browser automation?

Websites detect and block automated browsers using IP reputation checks, fingerprinting, and behavioral analysis. Residential proxies make your automation traffic appear as genuine users, reducing detection and blocks. They also enable geo-specific automation from different locations.

Does ProxyHat work with Puppeteer and Playwright?

Yes. ProxyHat integrates seamlessly with all major browser automation tools including Puppeteer, Playwright, Selenium, and Cypress. Our proxies support HTTP/HTTPS protocols and authentication methods compatible with these frameworks.

How do I avoid bot detection with browser automation?

Use residential proxies for authentic IPs, implement stealth plugins like puppeteer-extra-plugin-stealth, match browser locale to IP location, add human-like delays between actions, and rotate user agents. ProxyHat's residential IPs significantly reduce detection rates.

Should I use residential or datacenter proxies for automation?

Use residential proxies for automating heavily protected sites like social media, e-commerce, and banking. Use datacenter proxies for internal testing, public APIs, and sites without bot protection where speed is the priority.

Ready to automate without detection?

Get started with ProxyHat's automation-optimized proxy infrastructure.

Usage-based pricing - No minimum commitments