Help · FAQ

Questions, answered.

Setup, billing, the connection format, sourcing - the things people actually ask before and after they buy.

01Getting started

Can I test before buying?

No free trials by default - buy 1 GB for $4 and run all the tests you want. Bandwidth never expires, so an evaluation purchase isn't wasted. Need a larger paid evaluation? Email support@simplynode.io with your use case and volume.

How does proxy authentication work?

You authenticate with a username/password pair encoded directly into the connection string. The username carries your targeting and session options. It works over HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 against the same endpoint:

http://login:country-{geo}-session-{hash}-ttl-{seconds}@ip.simplynode.io:9003
Do you support SOCKS5?

Yes. Both residential and mobile proxies fully support SOCKS5, as well as HTTP and HTTPS. The same credentials work across all three protocols.

Which ports do I use?

Connect to ip.simplynode.io:9003 for the unified endpoint. The protocol (HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS5) is determined by your client configuration, not by a different port.

02Billing & refunds

What is your refund policy?

14-day refund window, provided you've used less than 20% of purchased traffic or under 1 GB - whichever is reached first - bought through self-service, and didn't pay with cryptocurrency.

What payment methods are available?

Credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and cryptocurrency. Card and PayPal payments are eligible for the standard refund policy; crypto payments are not refundable.

Does my bandwidth expire?

No expiration. Bandwidth you buy stays on your account until you use it - buy 1 GB to test now and the rest waits for whenever you need it.

How does the loyalty discount affect my bill?

Loyalty comes off your per-GB rate automatically based on monthly or lifetime spend, and it stacks on top of volume pricing - up to $1.00/GB off. See the loyalty program for the full breakdown.

03Technical

Is the endpoint the same for residential and mobile?

Yes - there's one unified endpoint for both. Your login determines which pool you draw from, so switching between residential and mobile is a credentials change, not an infrastructure change.

http://login:country-{geo}-session-{hash}-ttl-{seconds}@ip.simplynode.io:9003
How do rotating vs sticky sessions work?

By default you get a fresh IP per request. To hold the same IP, pass a session identifier and a ttl (in seconds) in your username - we'll route through the same IP for up to 6 hours or until the underlying connection drops.

Can I target by city or ASN?

Country targeting is available globally. City and ASN targeting are available in major markets (US, UK, DE, FR, CA, BR, JP, AU, and more). State-level targeting is available in select countries.

Will I get a dedicated IP list?

No - we provide rotating residential and mobile proxies only. Dedicated/static IP lists aren't offered. Sticky sessions cover most use cases that would otherwise need a fixed IP.

04Pool & ethics

How are your IPs sourced?

Every IP comes from a consent-based partnership with ISPs, device owners, or app developers who opt in and can opt out. No malware, no botnets, no hijacked devices. Sourcing documentation is available on request for compliance reviews.

Are there any blocked sites or use cases?

Yes. We block illegal activity and use cases that harm the network or its sources - fraud, CSAM, hacking, and similar. Full detail lives in our Acceptable Use terms.

How large is the pool?

8M+ residential IPs and 1.4M+ mobile IPs across 185+ countries and 120+ cities, with a ~99.3% success rate on most targets.

05Account

How do I reach support?

Email support@simplynode.io (replies typically under 2 hours, 24/7) or use the in-app chat. For sales, billing, or abuse, pick the matching channel on the contact page.

Can I use one account for residential and mobile?

Yes. Spend on either product counts toward the same loyalty level, and you switch pools by changing your login - no separate plan needed.

Still stuck?

If your question isn't here, a human on the support team will get you sorted — usually within a couple of hours.