Step 1: Install Axios
Ensure you have Node.js installed on your system. Navigate to your project directory and install Axios using the following command:Step 2: Get Your Proxy Credentials
Log in to the Massive dashboard and navigate to the Profile section to find your username, password, and proxy domain. Your proxy URL should follow this format:<YOUR_USERNAME>
and <YOUR_PASSWORD>
with your Massive credentials.
Step 3: Make Requests with Massive Residential Proxies
Here’s an example of using Axios with Massive proxies to send a request tohttpbin.io/ip
, which returns the IP address used for the request.
Troubleshooting Common Errors
Here are some common issues and their solutions:1. Invalid Proxy Credentials
- If you see a
407 Proxy Authentication Required
or401 Unauthorized
error, ensure your username and password in theauth
section match the credentials in the Massive dashboard.
2. Outdated Axios Version
- Older Axios versions might not support all proxy configurations. Update Axios to the latest version using:
npm install axios@latest
3. Connection Refused or Blocked
- Verify that you’re using the correct protocol (
http
orhttps
) and port (65534
or65535
). - Check if the target website is blocking proxies. Some websites implement advanced anti-bot mechanisms.
4. Invalid Proxy URL Format
- The proxy URL must be correctly formatted:
<http://username:password@proxy-host>:port
- Ensure no component is missing or incorrectly configured.