Zalando Proxy

All you need to know when using a web proxy is the address of the web site of the proxy server. A web proxy is like a browser built into a web page. Usually, it always has a bar for entering the URL of the web site you want to open. After entering the URL of the web proxy server address into the address bar of the browser, enter the address of the desired web site into the proxy URL and press "Enter".

In AnyDesk, in order to ensure maximum security of transmitted traffic, you can use proxies, including encryption of traffic. The setting is made through the regular menu of the application. You will need to go to "Options", select "Connection", specify the proxy and port number. Connection is made automatically after that.

If Selenium is not loading the specified browser profile, there are several possible reasons and solutions to investigate. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Check Profile Path:

   • Verify that the path to the specified browser profile is correct. Provide the absolute path to the profile directory when setting up the browser profile.

2. Ensure Browser Compatibility:

   • Make sure that the version of Selenium WebDriver you are using is compatible with the version of the browser. Compatibility issues can sometimes cause profile-related problems.

3. Use Browser-Specific Options:

   • Different browsers may have specific options for setting up a profile. For example, in Chrome, you can use user-data-dir to specify the user data directory (profile).

from selenium import webdriver

chrome_options = webdriver.ChromeOptions()
chrome_options.add_argument('--user-data-dir=/path/to/profile')

driver = webdriver.Chrome(options=chrome_options)

• Profile Settings Conflict:

  • Check if there are conflicting settings in the specified profile that might interfere with Selenium. Manually inspect the profile directory to ensure it is in a clean state.

• Clear Browser Cache and Cookies:

  • If you are using an existing profile, clearing the browser cache and cookies might help. Create a clean profile or clear the existing one before running your Selenium script.

• Profile Locking:

  • Ensure that the specified profile is not locked by another instance of the browser. Make sure that no other browser instances are using the same profile concurrently.

• Browser Version Mismatch:

  • If you have recently updated your browser, there might be compatibility issues with the existing profile. Create a new profile or update the existing one to match the browser version.

• Handle Security Restrictions:

  • Some browsers, especially when used in automated testing, may impose security restrictions on loading specific profiles. Review browser settings or consider adjusting security settings to allow profile loading.

• Check for Selenium Updates:

  • Ensure that you are using the latest version of the Selenium WebDriver library. Updates may include fixes for profile-related issues.

• Logging and Debugging:

  • Enable browser and WebDriver logs to capture any error messages or warnings related to the profile. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong.

• Use Browser-Specific Drivers:

  • If you are using a specific browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox), make sure you are using the appropriate browser-specific WebDriver executable (ChromeDriver, GeckoDriver).

If you encounter a "Connection refused" error using XEvil with Anticaptcha:

- Verify your Anticaptcha API key.
- Check your machine's internet connection.
- Review firewall settings to ensure they don't block connections to Anticaptcha.
- Confirm the status of the Anticaptcha service for outages.
- Double-check XEvil's configuration related to Anticaptcha.
- Ensure you are using the latest versions of XEvil and Anticaptcha.
- Check proxy configurations if in use.
- Contact Anticaptcha support for assistance.
- Examine logs or debugging information for more details.
- Explore alternative connection methods or configurations.

Always adhere to the terms of service for Anticaptcha and XEvil. If issues persist, contact support for both services.

It means a proxy that has no access to the Internet. It is created using special software on the user's computer. Most often it is used to check the performance of the created site or web-application.