Updated: 2026-05-08
Bright Data Setup Guide
Registration, purchase, verification, and proxy manager setup for Bright Data residential and datacenter proxies.
Bright Data Setup Guide
- Open Bright Data with the button below, register, and complete the online form.
- After login, you can access the dashboard. Rotating residential and data collection features may require verification.
- For verification, follow the prompts, install the certificate, submit company information, and describe your use case in English.
Buy Bright Data
- In the dashboard, choose proxy channel, proxy type, IP type, quantity, and location, then add the proxy.
- Bright Data usually works on prepaid balance, so recharge before purchase. Card payment is supported.
- After purchase, use either the cloud manager or local Proxy Manager.
Setup
- On Windows, install the local manager, set whitelist, create a port, and configure HTTPS, country, and city.
- For phones or virtual machines, keep the device on the same LAN as the manager host and use the host LAN IP and port.