How to Set Up Bright Data With Postern

Integrate Bright Data with Postern to manage your proxy configurations effortlessly. Follow this guide to securely configure proxies for efficient and uninterrupted browsing.

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 Postern?

Postern is an Android proxy manager that allows users to route app traffic through proxies for secure and private connections. Supporting HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxies, it’s a versatile tool for managing internet connections and optimizing workflows.

How to Set Up Bright Data With Postern

1. Download and Install Postern

   1. Find the app in the Google Play Store and install Postern on your Android device.
   2. Open the app and allow any required permissions.
2. Configure Proxy Settings

   1. Open Postern and tap Add Proxy to start configuring a new proxy.

   2. Fill in your Bright Data proxy details:

      • Server Name: Enter a descriptive name (e.g., “Bright Data Proxy”).
      • Server Address: http://brd.superproxy.io/.
      • Server Port: Use the port number provided in your Bright Data dashboard.
      • Server Type: Choose HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS5 based on your proxy type.
      • Username: Input your Bright Data username.
      • Password: Input your Bright Data password.

   3. Tap Save to save the proxy configuration.

3. Configure Rules to Enable the Proxy

   1. Go to the app menu and navigate to Rules.

   2. Tap Add Rule to create a new rule for your proxy.

   3. Set the following:

   • Match Method: Select Match All to route all traffic through the proxy.
   • Rule Type: Choose Proxy/Tunnel.
   • Proxy/Proxy Group: Ensure your configured proxy (e.g., http://brd.superproxy.io/:port) is selected.

   4. Tap Save to finalize the rule configuration.
4. Activate the Proxy

   1. Open the app menu and toggle VPN Off to enable the connection.
   2. Once activated, all traffic will be routed through your Bright Data proxy.

   For geo-targeted proxies, update your username format to include a country code (e.g., your-username-country-US) to route through a specific location.

With Bright Data configured in Postern, your app traffic is now routed securely and anonymously. Whether you’re managing proxies for personal use or business workflows, this setup ensures privacy and seamless connectivitкy.