# Get Proxy via API Method

This guide explains how to obtain Dynamic (Rotating) Residential Proxies using the **API Acquisition** method in Rapidproxy.\
With API Acquisition, you can generate proxy API links based on your selected parameters and integrate them directly into your applications.

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### Overview

The **API Acquisition** method allows you to generate proxy access links dynamically by configuring proxy parameters in the dashboard.

Using this method, you can:

* Define IP quantity and target location
* Select proxy protocol and output format
* Generate ready-to-use API links
* Copy and integrate the API link into scripts or tools

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### Accessing API Acquisition

To open the API Acquisition settings:

1. [Log in to your Rapidproxy account](https://www.rapidproxy.io/user/login).
2. Go to **UCenter**.
3. Navigate to:\
   **Rotating Residential Proxies → Use Proxy → API Method**

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This page contains all available settings required to generate proxy API links.

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### API Acquisition Setup

Follow the steps below to configure and generate your proxy API link.

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#### Step 1: Set IP Quantity and Region

On the **API Method** page:

1. Set the **IP Quantity** (number of proxy IPs to retrieve).
2. Select the desired **Region / Country** according to your needs.

These settings determine how many IPs you receive and from which location.

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#### Step 2: Configure API Parameters

Next, configure the output and protocol options:

* **Proxy Protocol**\
  Choose the protocol you want to use (e.g. HTTP(S) or SOCKS5).
* **Data Format**\
  Select the format in which proxy data will be returned (for example, plain text or structured format).
* **Delimiter**\
  Choose the delimiter used to separate proxy fields in the output.

These options control how proxy information is returned by the API.

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#### Step 3: Generate the API Link

After completing all settings:

1. Click **Generate results**.
2. The system will generate a **proxy API link** based on your configuration.
3. Click the generated link to **copy** it.

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You can now use this API link directly in your application, script, or proxy management tool.

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### Using the Generated API Link

Once copied, the API link can be:

* Embedded into automation scripts
* Used in proxy-enabled tools
* Integrated into scraping frameworks or applications

As long as your **IP is** [**whitelisted**](https://docs.rapidproxy.io/proxies/dynamic-residential-proxy/get-proxy/api/ip-whitelisting), the API link will return valid proxy data according to your configuration.

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### Notes & Best Practices

* Make sure your **outbound IP address** is added to the whitelist before using the API.
* If your server IP changes, update the whitelist accordingly.
* You can regenerate API links at any time by adjusting parameters and clicking **Generate results** again.

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### Need Help?

If you have questions about API Acquisition or proxy setup:

* Use the **online live chat** on the Rapidproxy website
* Email **<support@rapidproxy.io>**

Support can assist with configuration, authentication, and API usage issues.