How to Set Up Bright Data With PhantomBuster

Ready to elevate your automation workflows? Connect Bright Data to PhantomBuster for a smoother, safer, and more productive data-gathering experience. With your online footprint masked and performance boosted, you can focus on meaningful insights instead of technical hurdles.

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.

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 PhantomBuster?

PhantomBuster is a cloud-based platform that turns tedious online chores into efficient, automated processes. Instead of handling repetitive tasks or struggling to access the data you need, it quietly tackles the heavy lifting in the background. This frees you to concentrate on exploring opportunities, reaching new audiences, and driving measurable outcomes.

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.

How to Integrate Bright Data With PhantomBuster

Integrating Bright Data proxies into PhantomBuster helps you maintain anonymity, reduce the risk of blocks, and streamline your entire operation. Just follow the steps below:

1. Open the Proxies Settings

   After logging in to your PhantomBuster account, head to the Proxies settings page. This is where you’ll configure your connections to keep your automation secure and private.
2. Create a New Proxy Pool

   Click “New proxy pool” to create a dedicated collection of Bright Data proxies. Think of it as a safe repository for managing your proxy resources.
3. Name Your Proxy Pool

   Give your proxy pool a clear, memorable name. That way, when you’re juggling multiple projects or tasks, you’ll instantly know which pool to use for each situation.
4. Add Your Bright Data Proxy Details

   Enter your Bright Data proxy credentials in the format below: host:port:username:password

   You can find these details in your Bright Data dashboard. After entering them, click “Add proxy” to finalize the addition. Your new proxy pool now stands ready as your digital shield.
5. Adjust Advanced Settings in Your Phantom

   When setting up your Phantom (a PhantomBuster workflow), open the Advanced settings to select the proxy pool you created.
6. Apply the Proxy Pool

   In the Advanced settings, select the proxy pool you just configured. Confirm your changes by clicking “Save settings”. From now on, your Phantom will operate under the secure and private umbrella of your Bright Data proxies.

Congratulations—your Bright Data proxies are now seamlessly integrated with PhantomBuster!
This means you can run your automation with greater peace of mind: your identity stays hidden, the chances of blocks drop, and your data collection becomes more efficient. Embrace the freedom to explore, innovate, and achieve results without getting tangled in technical complications.