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Buying
Which product should I choose?
Choose Rotating Residential for traffic measured in GB, with country or state exit selection. Choose Static ISP for an assigned ISP address, or Datacenter for an assigned hosting-provider address.
Open related pageHow do I place an order?
Choose a plan, create and verify your account, then complete the checkout shown for that product. Check both payment and delivery status in your workspace before connecting.
Open related pageWhich payment methods are supported?
Checkout offers Stripe, PayPal and Crypto (USDT / USDC), which covers on-chain USDT or USDC and Binance Pay. Crypto is for one-time purchases only; monthly subscriptions use Stripe or PayPal, so check the billing option before confirming.
Open related pageConnections
What are gate.ipmusk.com and ipinfo.io?
gate.ipmusk.com:31212 is the Rotating Residential gateway. ipinfo.io is only the destination used in examples to check the exit IP. Static products use their assigned host and port.
Open related pageWhere do I enter the proxy details?
Use separate Host, Port, Username and Password fields when your tool provides them. Do not put a complete proxy URL into a field that asks only for a host.
Open related pageShould I select HTTP, HTTPS or SOCKS5?
Rotating Residential examples use HTTP or SOCKS5. Static ISP and Datacenter instructions also support HTTP and SOCKS5. Match the protocol and format shown in Connection examples.
Open related pageHow can I test a connection?
Send the neutral IP-check request from Connection examples through the proxy. A successful response confirms that test connection; a target website may still block or challenge the IP.
Open related pageWhy do I get 407 Proxy Authentication Required?
Use the proxy username and password, not your website sign-in password. Check the host, port, extra spaces and URL encoding for special characters.
Open related pageWhy does the proxy time out or refuse the connection?
Check the host, port and protocol, and do not add https:// before the proxy address. Test one connection and check whether a VPN, another proxy or a network policy is interfering.
Open related pageRotation & credentials
Can I target a city, state, ASN or carrier?
You can choose a country and, in many countries, a state or region. Location follows IP geolocation, which can differ slightly between lookup services. City, ASN, carrier and ZIP targeting are not available.
Open related pageCan I choose the sticky-session duration?
Yes. Choose Sticky on the Connect page to keep the same IP for 1, 3, 10 or 30 minutes, or choose Rotating to get a new IP on every request.
Open related pageDoes generating 100 connections give me 100 unique IPs?
No. The quantity is the number of connection configurations, not dedicated IP addresses, and a different exit IP is not promised for every configuration.
Open related pageWhy do several requests show the same Residential IP?
You are most likely using a sticky session, which keeps the same IP for the time you chose (1, 3, 10 or 30 minutes). Switch to Rotating to get a new IP on every request.
Open related pageCan I use an IP allowlist, create proxy users or get an API key?
IPMusk currently uses managed proxy usernames and passwords. IP allowlist authentication, customer API keys and self-service proxy-user editing are not available.
Open related pageWhy are my Residential credentials not available yet?
Managed credentials are created after your first Residential package is delivered. Check payment and delivery in Orders. If delivery is complete but credentials are missing, contact support and do not pay again.
Open related pageDoes changing my website password change my proxy password?
No. Website and proxy credentials are separate. Residential credentials are read-only; request help through a Technical ticket without sending the current password or full proxy URL.
Open related pageTraffic
How long is Residential traffic valid?
Each fixed traffic package is valid for 30 days. The workspace shows the exact expiry date, and unused traffic expires on that date.
Open related pageWhere can I see remaining traffic?
Open Residential packages or Usage. Current-period usage may be provisional while historical usage is marked final.
Open related pageWhy has my usage not updated immediately?
Usage may not update instantly. Refresh the Usage page and compare the package's remaining traffic and expiry. Contact support if a difference persists.
Open related pageStatic proxies
How do Static ISP and Datacenter proxies work?
Each delivered resource has its own host, port, username, password, location and expiry date. Reveal details from that resource's page after it becomes available.
Open related pageCan I renew a static proxy?
Static renewal is manual. Select eligible resources and a term shown in your workspace. Renew before expiry to keep the same address; it may not be available after expiry.
Open related pageCan I export several static proxies at once?
Yes. Open the matching Static ISP or Datacenter list, select resources and export TXT, CSV or JSON, up to 1,000 resources per request. Keep exported credentials private.
Open related pageWhat is the difference between Native ISP and ISP?
Both are Static ISP lines: fixed addresses registered to internet service providers, with the same terms, delivery states and connection method. They come from two separate address pools with their own location lists and prices, so a country may be in one line, the other, or both. Choose the line that lists your location at the price you want; if a target site treats one line differently, the other line is the alternative.
Open related pageBilling
Where can I manage my Residential subscription?
Open Billing in your workspace to view the subscription and its available actions.
Open related pageHow do I cancel or resume a monthly subscription?
Choose Cancel at period end. Before that period ends, Resume subscription restores its normal renewal schedule. Delivered traffic keeps its original expiry date.
Open related pageWhy is payment confirmed but my proxy is not ready?
Payment and delivery are separate statuses. Check the order and refresh the workspace. Do not place a duplicate order while delivery is still pending.
Open related pageWhat if I was charged twice or delivery is stuck?
Do not pay again. Keep the order ID and redacted error text, then ask for a human or open a Billing ticket. Automated help cannot verify private payments or approve refunds.
Open related pageAccount & help
I did not receive my verification email. What should I do?
Check spam or junk first. The verification link expires after one hour; request another email from Verify Email if needed.
Open related pageI forgot my password. What should I do?
Request a time-limited, single-use reset link. Completing the reset signs out existing sessions.
Open related pageI registered with Google. Which password should I use?
Continue with Google for normal sign-in. To create an IPMusk email password, request a reset link using the same email address. Never share a Google password or code.
Open related pageCan I speak to a person, and what should I include?
Ask for a human in chat or open a ticket. Include the time and time zone, resource or order ID, exact redacted error, tool and whether the neutral IP check worked. Never include passwords or payment details.
Open related pageStill need help?
Keep private issues in support.
Signed-in customers can attach the affected order or resource without exposing credentials.