How to Use Bright Data With BrowserScan

Protect your digital footprint! By pairing Bright Data with BrowserScan, you can test your browser’s anonymity, verify proxy configurations, and ensure your online activities remain private. This guide will show you how to set up your browser with Bright Data proxies and use BrowserScan effectively.

Expand to get your Bright Data Proxy Access Information

Your proxy access information

Bright Data proxies are grouped in “Proxy zones”. Each zone holds the configuration for the proxies it holds.

To get access to the proxy zone:

1. Login to Bright Data control panel
2. Select the proxy zone or setup a new one
3. Click on the new zone name, and select the Overview tab.
4. In the overview tab, under Access details you can find the proxy access details, and copy them to clipboard on click.
5. You will need: Proxy Host, Proxy Port, Proxy Zone username and Proxy Zone password.
6. Click on the copy icons to copy the text to your clipboard and paste in your tool’s proxy configuration.
7. If you access from China, you may need to use the following host: servercountry-cn.brd.superproxy.io

Access Details Section Example

Residential proxy access

To access Bright Data’s Residential Proxies you will need to either get verified by our compliance team, or install a certificate. Read more…

Targeting search engines?

If you target a search engine like google, bing or yandex, you need a special Search Engine Results Page (SERP) proxy API. Use Bright Data SERP API to target search engines. Click here to read more about Bright Data SERP proxy API.

Correct setup of proxy test to avoid “PROXY ERROR”

In many tools you will see a “test proxy” function, which performs a conncectivity test to your proxy, and some add a geolocation test as well, to identify the location of the proxy. To correctly test your proxy you should target those search queries to: https://geo.brdtest.com/welcome.txt .

Some tools use popular search engines (like google.com) as a default test target. Bright Data will block those requests and you tool will show proxy error although your proxy is perfectly fine.

If your proxy test fails, this is probably the reason. Make sure that your test domain is not a search engine (this is done in the tool configuration, and not controlled by Bright Data).

What is BrowserScan?

BrowserScan is a browser analysis tool designed to evaluate your digital fingerprint and detect privacy risks. It examines details like your IP address, time zone, screen resolution, installed extensions, and more, helping you reduce your visibility online.

When paired with Bright Data, BrowserScan lets you test and validate your proxy setup, ensuring your browsing is secure, private, and tailored to your needs.

Maintain a consistent IP throughout your browser session by using the -session parameter in your username. This is essential because BrightData proxies default to rotating IPs with each request. Learn more

New users should begin with ISP or Data Center proxies, as residential proxies are incompatible with browser integration in Immediate-Access mode .

For use-cases related to account management, use a consistent static dedicated IP for each account you are managing. dedicated ISP proxies should be used for this.

Why Combine Bright Data and BrowserScan?

Using Bright Data with BrowserScan provides:

• Stronger Anonymity: Mask your real IP address with Bright Data to minimize tracking.

• Region-Specific Testing: Simulate browsing from specific countries using geo-targeted proxies.

• Configuration Validation: Verify your proxy settings and ensure they work as intended.

How to Use BrowserScan With Bright Data

Step 1. Set Up Your Browser With Bright Data

First, configure your browser to use Bright Data. Follow the detailed setup instructions for your browser:

• Chrome Integration Guide

• Firefox Integration Guide

If you’re using a different browser, adapt the configuration steps to your browser’s proxy settings.

Step 2. Verify Your Proxy on BrowserScan

Once your browser is configured:

1. Open BrowserScan in the browser you just set up.

2. Allow the site to analyze your browser’s settings and fingerprint.

3. Look for details like your IP address and location to confirm that Bright Data are working as expected.

Integrating Bright Data with BrowserScan allows you to conduct privacy-focused tests, simulate region-specific browsing, and analyze browser configurations securely. Whether you’re managing browser fingerprints or testing anonymous scenarios, Bright Data ensure reliable and secure operations. Start optimizing your workflows with Bright Data and BrowserScan today!