Playwright proxies
Recommended proxy: Datacenter proxies Record browser proxy settings separately from assertions in your own test environment.
What this workflow needs
- Inject test-account and proxy credentials from secure configuration, not source.
- On failure, retain requests and page state to separate network from UI issues.
Recommended setup and alternatives
Datacenter proxies
When the target accepts hosting HTTP traffic, datacenter access suits Playwright regression runs; choose residential regional access for visitor-location UI cases.
Explore productFrom setup to a first check
Confirm target and test-account rights
Set HTTP proxy in browser context
Run a read-only case and check the exit
Common questions
Questions about this task
Does the proxy replace Playwright assertions?
No; test code still has to verify page behavior.
Will all traffic use the browser proxy?
Not necessarily; Node-side and browser requests may use separate settings.
Platform names identify use cases, not official partnerships, eligibility guarantees or tested compatibility.
Turn your choice into a connection you can check
Adjust region, protocol, line and term in configuration. Check that page for current pricing and availability.