> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Residential Proxies FAQ: Protocols and Geo-Targeting

> Find answers to frequently asked questions about ZenRows Residential Proxies, including protocols, geo-targeting, sticky sessions, and billing.

<Accordion title="What's the difference between Residential Proxies and the Premium Proxy in the Universal Scraper API?">
  Both draw from the same pool of residential IPs, but they're different products for different use cases.

  **Premium Proxy** is a feature of the [Universal Scraper API](/universal-scraper-api/features/premium-proxy). Every API request already routes through a proxy, a datacenter IP by default. Setting `premium_proxy=true` switches that proxy to a residential IP for the request, alongside the API's other built-in features, such as JavaScript rendering, anti-bot bypass, and CAPTCHA avoidance.

  **Residential Proxies** is a standalone product. It gives you direct access to the residential IP pool itself, with no anti-bot toolkit, JavaScript rendering, or CAPTCHA handling included. It exists purely for anonymity and IP rotation, so you plug it into your own scraping setup and handle everything else yourself.

  **In short:**

  * Use the Universal Scraper API with `premium_proxy=true` if you want residential IPs combined with anti-bot handling in a single request.
  * Use Residential Proxies if you only need the residential IP itself and prefer to build your own scraping logic around it.

  <Tip>
    See the [Premium Proxy documentation](/universal-scraper-api/features/premium-proxy) and the [Residential Proxies introduction](/residential-proxies/introduction) to compare both in detail.
  </Tip>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I use HTTPS with ZenRows® Residential Proxies?">
  Yes, ZenRows Residential Proxies support both HTTP and HTTPS.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="How do I rotate the IPs?">
  ZenRows automatically rotates IPs for each request unless you configure a Sticky TTL to keep the same IP for a certain time period. This helps in scenarios where maintaining the same IP for a session is required.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What should I do if my requests are blocked?">
  Many websites employ advanced anti-bot measures, such as CAPTCHAs and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), to prevent automated scraping. Simply using proxies may not be enough to bypass these protections.

  Instead of relying solely on proxies, consider using [ZenRows' Universal Scraper API](https://app.zenrows.com/builder), which provides:

  * **JavaScript Rendering and Interaction Simulation:** Optimized with anti-bot bypass capabilities.
  * **Comprehensive Anti-Bot Toolkit:** ZenRows offers advanced tools to overcome complex anti-scraping solutions.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I use both the World Region Targeting and Country Targeting together?">
  No, you cannot use both World Region Targeting and Country Targeting at the same time in the same proxy request. ZenRows only accepts one geo-targeting parameter per request, either a region or a country. Attempting to use both will result in an error, and your request will not be processed.

  <Info>If you need to scrape data from multiple countries within a region, run separate requests for each country using the appropriate country code.</Info>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I use both the Sticky TTL and Geolocation together?">
  Yes, you can combine Sticky TTL (for session persistence) and geo-targeting (region or country) in your proxy credentials. This allows you to maintain the same IP address for a specified duration while also targeting a specific region or country.

  **How does it work?**

  * Add the TTL and session parameters after your password, followed by your region or country targeting code.
  * ZenRows will assign an IP from your chosen location and keep it consistent for the duration of the TTL and session.

  **Example:**

  ```bash theme={null}
  # Sticky session for 30 seconds, targeting Spain
  http://<YOUR_USERNAME>:<YOUR_PASSWORD>_ttl-30s_session-abc123_country-es@superproxy.zenrows.com:1337
  ```
</Accordion>