# How to Use Proxies

While proxies aren't necessary for SEO Utils, using them is recommended if you want to speed up scraping for "People Also Ask" (PAA), check if URLs are indexed, or avoid having your IP blocked by Google.

### Recommended Proxy Providers

#### Proxy Rack

* Website: [https://www.proxyrack.com/](https://www.proxyrack.com/)
* Proxy plans that work for Google scraping tasks:
  * Premium Residential Proxies
  * Private Unmetered Residential Proxies

(More coming soon...)

### Renting Proxies

Residential proxies can be expensive, typically costing between $60 to $150 per month. To offer a more affordable solution, I've decided to launch a proxy rental service. Details will be released next month.

### How to Connect Proxies in SEO Utils

To use proxies in SEO Utils for tasks like scraping Google's "People Also Ask" or checking if URLs are indexed, go to the App dropdown in the top right corner of the app and select the "Proxies" menu item.

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Then, click the "**Add Proxy**" button and fill all the required fields.

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After you add a proxy, SEO Utils will automatically use it for tasks that require proxies.
