Burp Suite Proxies

Proxies are an absolute necessity for Burp Suite. One might go as far as to argue that you can not use the tool without proxies. A proxy is used primarily for interception purposes and lets users see and modify request contents before they reach their destination. Another use for a proxy with Burp Suite is intercepting HTTPS requests to send them directly to Burp Suite, eliminating the need for copy-pasting.

It is worth noting that these proxies are not the key point of focus here. We will be focusing on third-party proxies such as those offered by IPRoyal. Proxy servers act as the intermediary between your device and the internet. All your web traffic is rerouted through a proxy which reroutes your traffic and replaces your IP address with a new one. This functionality offers a wide range of benefits, as we will see later below.

So why exactly do you need proxies for Burp Suite?

As highlighted above, a proxy changes your IP address and lets you use the internet with a different one. Without proxies, you cannot perform penetration testing using Burp Suite on websites. This is because your requests are likely to be flagged as malicious, leading to IP bans.

Proxies are also needed for bug bounty programs. When participating in such programs, the website will not allow you to send multiple requests from one IP address. Once you are detected, you will be banned. Hence, you need to implement a rotating proxy to change your IP with every few requests, guaranteeing anonymity.

Above are some of the reasons why you need a proxy for Burp Suite. Which are the best proxies to use for the platform?

Residential and datacenter proxies are the two most common proxy types available to users. They can both work with Burp Suite, but we need to have a closer look at each to understand the better option.

Residential proxies use IP addresses of real devices connected to the internet via genuine internet service providers. This makes your traffic look like it’s coming from a regular internet user – completely indistinguishable from other normal website visitors. However, their connection to real ISPs, while adding on to their reliability, makes them more expensive. On the other hand, datacenter proxies are generated virtually in cloud servers. They are faster and usually cheaper when compared to their residential counterparts.

So, which is the better option for Burp Suite? Residential proxies are harder to detect, which automatically makes them the better choice. At IPRoyal, we offer state-of-the-art residential and datacenter proxies bound to meet your Burp Suite needs. Get in touch today!