Before You Begin
This tutorial will walk you through making your first requests with both ClaroEdge Network (proxy) and ClaroEdge Extract (web scraping API). By the end, you'll have successfully retrieved data using both products.
Prerequisites
Before starting, make sure you have:
✓ Created your ClaroEdge account
✓ Completed KYC verification (to access free trial credits)
✓ Logged into your dashboard at dashboard.claroedge.com
💡 Free Trial Credits After KYC verification, you receive free credits: 500MB for Network, 1,000 requests for Extract Lite, and 1000 requests for Extract Pro. No credit card required! |
Part 1: Your First Network (Proxy) Request
In this section, you'll generate proxy credentials and test them with a simple request.
Step 1: Navigate to Network
From your dashboard, click "Network" in the left sidebar under the PRODUCTS section.
Network page showing your data balance and usage statistics
At the top of the page, you'll see your Network Data Remaining balance. This shows how much proxy data you have available.
Step 2: Open the Proxy Generator
Scroll down the Network page to find the Proxy Generator section. This is where you'll create your proxy credentials.
Proxy Generator - Configure your proxy settings
Step 3: Configure Your Proxy Settings
Set up your proxy with these recommended settings for your first test:
Setting | Value | Why |
Protocol | HTTP(S) | Works with most tools and cURL |
Session | Sticky | Same IP for multiple requests |
Country | United States (or your choice) | Easy to verify location |
Duration | 5 minutes | Sufficient for testing |
Quantity | 1 | One credential pair for testing |
Step 4: Generate Credentials
Click the cyan "Generate" button at the bottom of the Proxy Generator section.
Click Generate to create your proxy credentials
Part 2: Your First Extract (Web Scraping) Request
Now let's use the Extract API to scrape a webpage. We'll cover both the dashboard interface and API methods.
Method A: Using the Dashboard
The easiest way to test Extract is through the dashboard interface.
Step 1: Navigate to Extract
Click "Extract" in the left sidebar under the PRODUCTS section.
Extract page showing your request balances
You'll see your remaining requests for both Extract Lite and Extract Pro at the top.
Step 2: Find the Single Request Interface
Scroll down to find the "Send Single Request" section.
Extract interface with tier selection and URL input
Step 3: Configure Your Extraction
Set up your first extraction with these settings:
Setting | Value | Why |
Tier | Lite | Good for static pages, lower cost |
URL | Simple test page | |
Output Format | HTML | See the raw HTML response |
Step 4: Send the Request
Click the "Send Request" button. The response will appear in the Response panel on the right.
✅ Success! If you see HTML content in the Response panel, your Extract request worked! You've successfully scraped your first webpage. |
Method B: Using the API
For programmatic access, use the Extract API directly.
Next Steps
Congratulations! You've successfully made your first requests with both ClaroEdge products. Here's what to explore next:
For Network Users
• Try different countries and cities for geo-targeted requests
• Set up IP whitelisting for enhanced security
• Integrate with your existing tools (Scrapy, Selenium, Puppeteer)
For Extract Users
• Try batch processing with the /v1/job endpoint for multiple URLs
• Experiment with different output formats (JSON, CSV, Markdown)
• Set up webhooks for async batch result delivery
Useful Resources
Resource | Description |
📚 Documentation | Full API reference with code examples for multiple languages |
❓ Help Center | Tutorials, guides, and troubleshooting articles |
💬 Customer Support | Live chat for real-time assistance |
🤝 Affiliate Program | Earn commissions by referring new customers |
💡 Monitor Your Usage Keep an eye on your usage statistics in the dashboard. Both the Home page and individual product pages show detailed usage charts and remaining credits. |