Frequently Asked Questions

You get five databases: VPN & proxy IPs (covering 1,000+ providers), disposable email domains (148,484), Tor exit nodes, ISP reputation profiles (471), and datacenter IP ranges. All databases are included in a single license. See our threat detection overview for details on each database.

Databases are delivered in ready-to-use formats for the most common software: Nginx (geo block), Apache (Require not ip), HAProxy (ACL), Caddy (remote_ip), Traefik (YAML), iptables/UFW (ipset), Cloudflare (IP list), Varnish (VCL), and more. CSV and JSON files are also available for direct database or application imports. Custom formats are available on request.

Databases are updated monthly. Each release is tested and verified before publishing. You can automate downloads via a simple script or cron job - no manual work needed.

Our databases maintain high accuracy through continuous verification against multiple sources. VPN/proxy detection covers all major commercial providers and known open proxies. Disposable email coverage includes all widely-used temporary email services. Read why static blocklists fail to understand why freshness matters.

No. The databases are flat files you host on your own server. Lookups are local database queries - no external API calls required. This means zero latency overhead and complete privacy. Learn more about why local processing matters for GDPR.

No - and it's not designed to. AntiProxies is a threat intelligence layer: it tells you what a given IP, email, or network is based on our databases. What you do with that information is up to you. Most teams use it alongside reCAPTCHA, Akismet, Cloudflare, and other tools, not instead of them. Each layer catches different things - reCAPTCHA handles behavioral challenges, your WAF blocks known attack patterns, and AntiProxies tells you whether the traffic source itself is a VPN, a bot network, a disposable email address, or a known threat. Together they cover more ground than any one of them alone.

€99/year for all databases with monthly updates for one year. One license covers your entire organization - no per-server or per-query fees.

Yes. A single license covers your entire organization. Deploy the databases across as many servers, applications, and environments as you need with no additional fees.

We publish free samples from every database on our free samples page so you can evaluate data quality, format, and accuracy before purchasing. The samples contain real production data.

We accept all major credit and debit cards (auto-renewed annually) and bank transfer (SEPA or international wire). All payments are processed securely.

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with the databases for any reason, contact us within 30 days for a full refund - no questions asked.

No. Because you host the databases on your own infrastructure, user data (IPs, emails) never leaves your servers. AntiProxies has no access to your traffic or user information.

Yes. Our self-hosted model is GDPR-friendly by design - no personal data is transmitted to third parties. We also offer a Data Processing Agreement for organizations that require one. See our GDPR page for details, or read our guide to GDPR-compliant bot protection.

Our databases are compiled from publicly available network data, community threat feeds, and our own scanning infrastructure. We do not scrape personal information or purchase data from unethical sources.

No. We do not sell, share, or provide customer data or database contents to any third party. Your license and usage information is kept strictly confidential.

Yes. Since you download and host the files yourself, you have full control over data residency. The databases can live in any jurisdiction you choose, helping you meet local data sovereignty requirements.

Download the CSV or JSON files, import them into your database or application, and query them locally. We provide documentation and code examples for WordPress/PHP, Node.js, Python, Go, Ruby, and more.

The databases are available in multiple formats that work with any language or platform. We provide specific integration guides for Node.js, Python, PHP/Laravel, Ruby on Rails, Go, and Next.js, plus WordPress guides, and ready-made configs for Nginx, Apache, HAProxy, Caddy, Traefik, iptables, and more.

Most developers have the databases integrated and running within 15-30 minutes. Import the files, write a lookup function, and you are live. No complex configuration or infrastructure changes needed.

No. Because lookups are local database queries (not external API calls), response times are typically under 1ms. There is no network latency overhead. See our API protection guide for performance details.

Yes. Set up a cron job or scheduled task to download the latest databases when they are published (monthly). We provide download URLs and scripts to automate the entire update process.

All database downloads are served over HTTPS with TLS 1.3 encryption. Download links are authenticated and tied to your license. Files are verified with checksums to ensure integrity.

We aggregate data from public network registries, community threat intelligence feeds, and proprietary scanning infrastructure. All data is verified through multiple independent sources before inclusion.

Our self-hosted model simplifies compliance. Because no user data leaves your infrastructure, you maintain full control over data processing. We provide a DPA, privacy policy, and GDPR documentation.

We welcome responsible disclosure. Please email security issues to security@antiproxies.com. We aim to acknowledge reports within 24 hours and provide status updates within 72 hours.

Yes. Since the databases run entirely on your infrastructure, they do not introduce new PCI scope. You control the data, the queries, and the network - no third-party data flows to account for.

Email us at contact@antiproxies.com or use our contact form. We typically respond within one business day.

You keep all databases downloaded during your license period - they are yours to use indefinitely. However, you will stop receiving updates. Renew anytime to resume monthly updates.

We publish updates monthly. You will receive an email notification when new databases are available, or you can automate downloads with a cron job.

Since the databases run on your infrastructure, uptime depends on your own setup. We guarantee database update availability and download access. For enterprise SLA requirements, contact us.

Yes. We are open to custom data requests for enterprise customers. Contact us with your requirements and we will discuss what is possible.