How to Set Up Oculus Proxies With Octoparse

Optimize your web scraping workflow! Integrating Oculus Proxies with Octoparse ensures secure, anonymous, and efficient data extraction. By reducing the risk of IP blocks and enhancing privacy, this setup empowers you to scrape web data seamlessly and reliably.

What is Octoparse?

Octoparse is a no-code web scraping tool that makes data collection easy and efficient. Its user-friendly, point-and-click interface allows you to extract data from websites without any coding skills. Whether you’re conducting market research, tracking prices, or generating leads, Octoparse enables you to automate, customize, and schedule your scraping tasks. Export data in formats like CSV or Excel and transform it into actionable insights with ease.

If you’re using Oculus to access search engines like Google, Bing, or Yandex and facing connection issues, the proxy type could be the reason. ISP Premium Proxies ensure stable and unrestricted access, preventing blocks that standard proxies might encounter. Switching to ISP Premium Proxies can help maintain smooth and reliable performance.

How to Integrate Oculus Proxies with Octoparse

1. Download and Install Octoparse

   1. Visit the Octoparse website.

   2. Download the version compatible with your operating system.

   3. Install the application and launch Octoparse.

   4. Log in with your account credentials.

2. Create a New Scraping Task

   1. On the Octoparse dashboard, click the +New button.

   2. Select Custom Task to begin creating a new scraping project.

   
3. Enter the Target URL

   1. In the URL Input field, enter the web address of the site you want to scrape.

   2. Click Save to proceed.

   
4. Access Proxy Settings

   1. Once the target page loads, go to Task Settings in the left-hand menu.

   2. Click Anti-blocking to access the proxy configuration options.

   
5. Enable and Configure Proxies

   1. Check the box labeled Access websites via proxies.

   2. Enable Use my own proxies, then click Configure to open the proxy settings window.

   
6. Add Oculus Proxy Details

   1. Log in to your Oculus Dashboard.

   2. Click Show Configured List under the Generic tab to copy your proxy details.

   3. Paste the proxy information into the IP Proxies field in Octoparse.

   For country-specific proxies, modify your username to include the country code (e.g., your-username-country-US for a US proxy).

   
7. Configure Proxy Behavior

   1. If using rotating proxies, set the Switch interval to define how frequently IPs are rotated.

   2. For sticky proxies, adjust the Switch interval to align with your session requirements.

8. Save and Start Scraping

   1. Click Confirm to apply your proxy settings.

   2. Save the task configuration by clicking Save.

   3. Click Run to start your scraping task with your Oculus Proxy securely integrated.

You’re all set! You’ve successfully configured Oculus Proxies in Octoparse. Now you can enjoy secure, private, and efficient web scraping without the risk of IP blocks.