> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.listly.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.listly.io/support/faq/proxy/do-i-necessarily-need-a-private-proxy-server.md).

# Do I necessarily need a private proxy server?

When using a shared proxy server, traffic may increase on certain proxy country servers, causing extraction speeds to slow down or making data extraction difficult. Because they are public resources, if many users are using them at a particular time and a lot of data extraction is taking place, this kind of problem can occur. If you use a private proxy in this case, you can use the server exclusively and extract data without these issues.​[Listly Team](https://app.gitbook.com/o/Uu6AM3fgpZza0EpsJM4N/s/YGc5sjVBgcKnZgEEEkus/~/edit/~/changes/2/support/frequently-asked-questions/proxy/do-i-necessarily-need-a-private-proxy-server)If you request it from the Listly Team, we will purchase a proxy server on your behalf that can be used exclusively by that user account and set it up as a premium proxy for you. The proxy server's country, quantity, and so on can be determined after consulting with the Listly Team, and the cost will be charged separately.​

#### How to request a private proxy <a href="#how-to-request-a-private-proxy" id="how-to-request-a-private-proxy"></a>

1. Payment Info > Modify/Cancel Auto-Pay > My Proxy List > Request Private Proxy
2. Click this [link](https://www.listly.io/pricing) or contact the Listly Team about proxy servers via <hello@listly.io>.

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