Browse Privately with Incognito Proxies

Keep your identity and location hidden from websites and trackers whenever you go online. Connect to 115M+ incognito proxies across 195+ locations with one of the best prices on the market.

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What is an incognito proxy?

An incognito proxy is an intermediary that replaces your IP address and location with its own, masking your identity. Residential and ISP IPs are generally the go-to option for incognito proxies.

Unlike private modes built into Chrome or Firefox, which only prevent local save data, incognito proxies actively mask your IP and location from target websites.

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How do incognito proxies work?

Incognito proxies route your traffic through an intermediary server, keeping your identity a secret:

  • First, your request goes to Decodo's incognito proxy server.
  • The proxy replaces your real IP with its own and relays the request to the target site.
  • Lastly, the target responds directly to the proxy, which delivers the response back to you.
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What does an incognito proxy protect you from?

  • Websites logging your real IP address
  • Geo-restrictions based on your location
  • Network-level surveillance of your browsing activity
  • IP-based personalization that skews content or pricing
  • Cross-site tracking tied to your IP

Compare Decodo's incognito proxies to other products

Decodo incognito proxy

Chrome incognito mode

VPN

Free proxy

Masks your IP

Yes

No

Yes

Unreliable

Hides local browsing history

Yes (no local trace)

Yes

Yes

Partial

IP source

Real residential or ISP addresses

Your own ISP address

Shared VPN server IP

Unknown, likely data center

Geo-targeting

Continent, country, city, ASN & ZIP

None

Server location only

Limited

Session control

Rotating & sticky

N/A

Static until reconnection

None

Protocol support

HTTP(S) & SOCKS5

N/A

OpenVPN or WireGuard

HTTP(S) only

Response speed

<0.6s residential; <0.2s ISP proxies

Native browser speed

100–300ms latency

Unpredictable

Uptime

99.99%

N/A

Varies by provider

Unpredictable

Pool size

115M+ IPs

Single IP (your own)

Varies by provider

Thousands of IPs, often blacklisted

Trial

Free (built-in)

Often 7–30 days

Free, but unreliable

Why choose Decodo for your incognito browsing?

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115M+ residential

Ethically-sourced IPs from real consumer devices

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Fast ISP proxies

Premium ISP IPs combining residential trust with datacenter speeds

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Down to ASN-level targeting

Choose between continent, country, city, ASN, or ZIP-level precision

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Rotating and sticky sessions

Get a fresh IP with every request or hold a consistent identity

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HTTP(S) and SOCKS5 support

Works with any browser, app, or tool that supports proxies

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Elite anonymity level

No IP and proxy-identifying headers passed to destination sites

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99.99% uptime

Infrastructure reliability guaranteed with a vast IP pool

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24/7 tech support

Technical support team, plus documentation and a hands-on Discord community available

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Try it before you buy it

Claim your 3-day free trial with 100MB and all features

What are incognito proxies used for?

Private browsing

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Route traffic through residential proxies to mask your real location when browsing, avoiding IP-based ad targeting and skewed, personalized content.

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Market research

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Collect analytics data on everything from competitor pricing to SERPs without revealing your company’s IP, which may trigger targeted content or inflated prices.

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Ad verification

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Confirm your ads display as intended across target regions. Incognito proxies let you see your ads the way real users do, bypassing cloaking attempts that hide hijacked content.

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Multi-account management

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Set up and manage multiple identities across eCommerce and social media platforms using static IPs that keep every account looking consistent and trustworthy.

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Brand protection

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Detect trademark misuse, counterfeit listings, and unauthorized sellers without altering the bad actors.

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Which browsers and devices are compatible with incognito proxies?

Decodo proxies work with any browser or device that supports manual proxy configuration or extension-based setup.

Platform

Type

Setup guide

Mozilla Firefox

Desktop browser

Apple Safari

Desktop browser

Windows

Operating system

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Operating system

Android

Mobile

iPhone/iOS

Mobile

How to get started with an incognito proxy?

How do I set up an incognito proxy without writing code?

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After signing up for a Decodo account, you will find all the necessary credentials and configuration info in the Proxy Setup tab of your chosen proxy type. Simply copy them into your browser’s proxy settings or extension, and you’re good to go.

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How do I find my proxy server address?

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Your proxy hostname and port are shown in the Decodo dashboard, under the Proxy Setup tab of your chosen proxy type.

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How do I try an incognito proxy for free?

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You can claim your 3-day free trial of any proxy type. With it, you get 100MB and access to all Decodo proxy features, including all geo-locations and session control.

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How are incognito proxies priced?

We offer flexible pricing models depending on your proxy of choice:

  • Residential proxies. Pick between a monthly Pay per GB subscription or a Pay As You Go plan.
  • ISP proxies. Shared IPs come with Pay per GB or Pay per IP billing, while dedicated IPs are billed per IP.

Custom plans are also available for enterprise clients, and upgrading your plan as your business scales is as easy as simply picking a higher tier, no reconfiguration required.

You can also try our proxies before you buy them with a 3-day free trial.

Explore our incognito proxy pricing

2 GB

SAVE 50%

$3.0

/GB

Total:$12$6+ VAT billed monthly

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8 GB

SAVE 50%

$2.75

/GB

Total:$44$22+ VAT billed monthly

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25 GB

SAVE 50%

$2.6

/GB

Total:$130$65+ VAT billed monthly

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50 GB

SAVE 50%

$2.45

/GB

Total:$245$123+ VAT billed monthly

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100 GB

SAVE 50%

$2.25

/GB

Total:$450$225+ VAT billed monthly

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PAY AS YOU GO

No commitment

$3.5

/GB

Total:$3.53.5

With each plan, you access:

115M+ ethically-sourced IPs

HTTP(S) & SOCKS5 support

<0.6s average response time

99.86% success rate

Unlimited threads & concurrent sessions

Country, state, city ASN & ZIP code targeting

Rotating and sticky sessions

#1 response time in the market

Free 24/7 tech support

SSL Secure Payment

Your information is protected by 256-bit SSL

See what our clients and industry experts say about us

135K+ users trust our infrastructure for all their incognito browsing, monitoring, and data collection needs.

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Attentive service

The professional expertise of the Decodo solution has significantly boosted our business growth while enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.

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Easy to get things done

Decodo provides great service with a simple setup and friendly support team.

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A key to our work

Decodo enables us to develop and test applications in varied environments while supporting precise data collection for research and audience profiling.

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Best Usability 2025

Awarded for the ease of use and fastest time to value for proxy and scraping solutions.

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Best User Adoption 2025

Praised for the seamless onboarding experience and impactful engagement efforts.

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Best Value 2025

Recognized for the 5th year in a row for top-tier proxy and scraping solutions.

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Incognito proxy guides and resources

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C++ Web Scraping: A Practical Guide for Performance-Critical Projects

C++ web scraping is the process of sending HTTP requests from a C++ program, retrieving HTML or other structured responses, and parsing the data using libraries such as libcurlCPRlibxml2, or pugixml. It's most useful in scraping workloads where CPU efficiency, memory control, predictable latency, or direct integration with an existing C++ system matter more than quick setup. That makes it a practical option for performance-critical pipelines, but a heavier one to build and maintain. The real question isn't whether C++ can scrape the web. It's whether that extra control is worth the extra engineering work.

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Fake IP Address: What Is It and Why Shouldn't You Use It?

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Why UK Users Are Replacing VPNs with Proxies

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Random IP Address: Examples, Use Cases, Risks, and Alternatives

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How IP Hopping Can Help You Bounce Your IP Address [VIDEO]

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Frequently asked questions

Does an incognito proxy actually hide my IP address?

Yes. Elite and anonymous level incognito proxies hide your real IP address in request headers. Elite proxies don’t mention your real IP, nor the use of a proxy, while anonymous proxies only reveal that you’re using a proxy. Either way, your requests are completely anonymous.

What is the difference between an incognito proxy and Chrome's incognito mode?

Incognito proxies mask your real IP address and location from the target website and its trackers, effectively giving you a different identity. Chrome’s incognito mode only prevents local save data, like storing your browsing history or reusing accepted cookies on visited websites.

Is an incognito proxy the same as a VPN?

No. Both a proxy and a VPN hide your IP, but they work differently and fit different use cases. VPNs cover your entire device's traffic, encrypting and routing it through one shared server – often for privacy. Proxies only handle individual app traffic and don't add encryption beyond the used protocol. On top of private browsing, proxies unlock more use cases like monitoring, content verification, and market research.

What type of proxy gives the most anonymity?

Elite proxies deliver the highest level of anonymity because requests routed through such proxies don’t mention your real IP address or proxy use in their headers. There are also anonymous level proxies, which hide your IP, but not proxy use, and transparent level proxies, which leak both your real IP address and the fact that you’re using a proxy.

Can I use an incognito proxy on my phone?

Yes. Decodo proxies work on Android and iPhone by setting them up manually in your Wi-Fi proxy settings. Mobile proxies are also available and provide the highest trust level for mobile workflows and specific use cases.

Do incognito proxies support SOCKS5?

Yes, all Decodo proxies support both HTTP(S) and SOCKS5 protocols. Setup varies by device, but in most cases, you just need to select SOCKS5 as the protocol when configuring your Decodo proxy.

How do I know my incognito proxy is working?

After setting up and connecting your incognito proxies, visit Decodo's IP checker. If the IP shown differs from your real address and matches the country you selected, the proxy is working correctly. You can also run other, more complex tests to check how well your incognito proxies are running.

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