Proxy Integration Guide
Best Proxies for Playwright – Cross-Browser Automation
Use residential proxies with Playwright for reliable cross-browser web scraping. Support for Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit with consistent proxy integration.
Playwright
Browser Automation
Best Proxy Type for Playwright
Rotating Residential Proxies
Playwright's multi-browser support pairs perfectly with rotating residential proxies. Scrape any site with any browser while automatically rotating through millions of IPs.
Alternative Options
ISP Proxies
For persistent browser contexts
Datacenter Proxies
For speed-critical, low-protection targets
How to Set Up Proxies in Playwright
Install Playwright
Add Playwright to your project.
npm install playwrightConfigure Proxy per Context
Set proxy when creating browser context.
const context = await browser.newContext({
proxy: {
server: 'http://resi.fusionproxy.io:8080',
username: 'your_username',
password: 'your_password'
}
});Add Geo-Targeting
Include country code in username for location targeting.
username: 'user-country-us-session-abc123'Implement Rotation Logic
Create new contexts for IP rotation or use session IDs for sticky sessions.
Playwright Use Cases with Proxies
Cross-Browser Scraping
Scrape using Chromium, Firefox, or WebKit as needed.
Mobile Emulation
Test mobile sites with proxy and device emulation combined.
Video Recording
Record scraping sessions with proper proxy protection.
API Testing
Test APIs from different geographic locations.
Why Use Fusion Proxy with Playwright
Context Isolation
Each browser context can have its own proxy configuration.
Per-Request Control
Fine-grained control over proxy usage per request.
Tracing Support
Playwright traces work normally with proxied traffic.
HTTPS Interception
Full support for HTTPS traffic through proxy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use different proxies per context?
Create multiple browser contexts, each with its own proxy configuration. This is Playwright's recommended approach for proxy rotation.
Can I use proxies with Playwright Test?
Yes, configure proxy in playwright.config.ts under use.proxy for all tests, or per-test via context creation.
Does proxy work with all browsers?
Yes, our proxies work with Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit in Playwright.
How to handle proxy failures?
Use Playwright's built-in retry mechanisms and create fallback contexts with different proxy configurations.
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