> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.oculusproxies.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Set Up Oculus Proxies with Apify

> Optimize your web scraping workflows with Oculus Proxies and Apify. Learn how to configure proxies for anonymous, efficient, and uninterrupted data extraction.

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## What is Apify?

**Apify** is a powerful web scraping and automation platform designed for large-scale data extraction, price monitoring, and competitor analysis. With an extensive library of **ready-to-use scraping tools** in the **Apify Store**, you can automate web tasks without writing custom code—simply configure a few settings, and you're ready to go.

<Tip>
  If you're using **Oculus** to access search engines like **Google, Bing, or Yandex** and experiencing connection issues, your proxy type may need adjustment. **ISP Premium Proxies** provide stable, unrestricted access and help prevent blocks that standard proxies might encounter. Switching to **ISP Premium Proxies** can enhance performance.
</Tip>

## How to Integrate Oculus Proxies With Apify

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to Apify">
    1\. Visit the [Apify website](https://apify.com/) and log in to your account.

    2\. Navigate to the **Apify Store** to browse available tools.

    3\. For this guide, we’ll use the [**Web Scraper**](https://apify.com/apify/web-scraper) actor as an example.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Web Scraper Actor">
    1\. From the **Apify Dashboard**, click on **Actors** in the left-hand menu.

    2\. Select the **Web Scraper** actor or another suitable actor for your scraping needs.

    <Frame as="div">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/oculus/jxS-_zi_5ELCQIdE/integration-guides/img/apify2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=jxS-_zi_5ELCQIdE&q=85&s=680a90d3952818b05f5b7f3f731d141b" alt="" width="1485" height="365" data-path="integration-guides/img/apify2.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Basic Configuration">
    1\. In the **Input** tab, find the **Basic Configuration** section.

    2\. Enter the URLs of the websites you want to scrape.

    3\. You can add multiple URLs depending on your project requirements.

    <Frame as="div" style={{width:"85%", height:"auto"}}>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/oculus/jxS-_zi_5ELCQIdE/integration-guides/img/apify3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=jxS-_zi_5ELCQIdE&q=85&s=40fe14476e3ec9a2941d41a1afd66c61" alt="" width="858" height="519" data-path="integration-guides/img/apify3.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Oculus Proxies">
    1\. Scroll down to the **Proxy and Browser Configuration** section.

    2\. Select **Own proxies** to enable custom proxy settings.

    3\. Log in to your [Oculus Dashboard](https://oculusproxies.com/dashboard/page/plans).

    4\. Click **Show Configured List** under the **Generic** tab to copy your proxy details.

    5\. Paste the proxy information into the **Proxy URLs** field in Apify.

    <Frame as="div" style={{width:"85%", height:"auto"}}>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/oculus/jxS-_zi_5ELCQIdE/integration-guides/img/apify4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=jxS-_zi_5ELCQIdE&q=85&s=3d68419ab98cca31a9680a85ca29aaa8" alt="" width="833" height="401" data-path="integration-guides/img/apify4.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Tip>
      **Need a location-specific proxy?** Use the format `your-username-country-US` to connect to a U.S. server. Replace `US` with your desired country code.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start and Test the Scraping Task">
    1\. After configuring the proxy, click **Save & Start** to run the actor.

    2\. Apify will begin scraping data using your configured Oculus Proxy.

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      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/oculus/jxS-_zi_5ELCQIdE/integration-guides/img/apify5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=jxS-_zi_5ELCQIdE&q=85&s=1b5180e4888b627c130b687b1d16304e" alt="" width="828" height="283" data-path="integration-guides/img/apify5.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Congratulations!** You’ve successfully integrated **Oculus Proxies** with **Apify**. Your scraping tasks will now run securely and efficiently, minimizing the risk of IP bans and detection. 🚀