SSL Private Proxy

Go through the "Control Panel" to the "Browser Properties" section. Open the "Connections" tab, and then by clicking on the "Network settings" button at the bottom, uncheck the "Proxy server" box. Also uncheck the "Auto-detection" checkbox under "Auto-configuration".

It means a private proxy server used by several users. For example, one of them has bought a paid proxy and lets his friend use it for a fee. That is, he "shared" his proxy (shared means "common").

If you are experiencing TimeoutException errors when trying to run Selenium in headless mode in PyCharm, there are several potential causes and solutions. Here are some steps to troubleshoot and address the issue:

1. Increase Wait Time:

   • Headless mode may introduce additional latency, and elements might take longer to load. Increase the timeout for explicit waits to give the elements enough time to become available.

from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By
from selenium.webdriver.support.ui import WebDriverWait
from selenium.webdriver.support import expected_conditions as EC

driver = webdriver.Chrome(options=options)

# Increase the timeout as needed
wait = WebDriverWait(driver, 20)

# Example wait for an element to be clickable
element = wait.until(EC.element_to_be_clickable((By.ID, 'your_locator')))

• Use Different Locator Strategies:

  • If one locator strategy is causing timeouts, try using a different one. For example, switch from By.ID to By.XPATH or vice versa.

• Verify Element Identification:

  • Confirm that the element locator used in your script is correct and uniquely identifies the intended element.

• Check for JavaScript Errors:

  • Open the browser console and check for any JavaScript errors that might be affecting the behavior of the page.

• Increase Browser Window Size:

  • Some websites may behave differently in headless mode based on the window size. Try setting a larger window size.

options.add_argument('--window-size=1920,1080')

• Update ChromeDriver:

  • Ensure that you are using the latest version of ChromeDriver that is compatible with your Chrome browser version.

• Use a Custom User Agent:

  • Some websites may behave differently based on the user agent. Try setting a custom user agent.

options.add_argument('--user-agent=Your_Custom_User_Agent')

• Check for Captchas or Additional Security Measures:

  • Some websites may use captchas or additional security measures that could cause delays. Ensure that your script is not encountering captchas.

• Browser Profile:

  • In some cases, the behavior of the browser may change when running in headless mode. Experiment with different browser profiles or use a clean profile.

• Network Issues:

  • Ensure that there are no network-related issues that might be causing delays in loading elements.

• Check Proxy Settings:

  • If you are using a proxy, ensure that the proxy settings are configured correctly for headless mode.

• Headless Mode Compatibility:

  • Some websites may have issues with headless mode due to user agent detection or other factors. Test your script on different websites to see if the issue persists.

A web proxy is a web application that is installed on a web server. It acts as an intermediary for downloading certain content from various websites. The user gets the opportunity, thanks to the web proxy, to remain anonymous while downloading all kinds of web resources. Web proxies are good for such tasks as speeding up the loading of websites, providing anonymous access to websites, bypassing restrictions and gaining access to closed websites.

Most users use A-Parser for this purpose. It is one of the best applications for checking web applications. There is a corresponding tab, "Proxy server", in the standard menu of A-Parser. It is where you can specify the settings for the connection. And in the "Tools" section you can use parameters for parsing.