# Buy Vietnam proxy: static ISP or static residential in 2026 URL: https://cloudj.net/blog/buy-vietnam-proxy Published: 2026-11-11 ยท Updated: 2026-11-11 > Before you buy a Vietnam proxy, compare the static ISP IPv4 and static residential types, pick HTTP or SOCKS5, and see how ordering and credentials work. If you need a Vietnamese IP address for checking local search results, managing seller accounts or testing how an app behaves for users in Vietnam, you have a choice to make before you buy a Vietnam proxy. Cloudj offers two proxy types in Vietnam, dedicated IPv4 (a static ISP IP) and static residential ISP, and they suit different jobs. This guide helps you pick the right one, then walks through the order, the credentials and the settings you can change afterwards. ## Two proxy types in Vietnam Vietnam is one of only two Cloudj proxy locations, together with the United States, where both types are available. Here is how they differ: | | Dedicated IPv4 (static ISP IP) | Static residential ISP | |---|---|---| | Where the IP comes from | A static IP registered to an ISP | A home-broadband ISP | | Who uses the IP | Only you | Only you | | Does the IP change | No | No | | Strength | Fast and stable | Looks like a regular user | | Protocols | HTTP or SOCKS5 (where supported) | HTTP or SOCKS5 (where supported) | Both types are static: the address stays the same for as long as you keep the order. Both are ISP IPs, not datacenter IPs; the difference is whether the address comes from home broadband. For how both compare with generic datacenter proxies, read [datacenter vs ISP proxies](https://cloudj.net/blog/datacenter-vs-static-isp-proxy); for the basics of dedicated proxies in general, start with the [dedicated proxy guide](https://cloudj.net/blog/dedicated-proxy-guide). ## Before you buy a Vietnam proxy: which type? Work through these questions in order. The first "yes" usually decides it. 1. **Should the work look like a regular home user?** If your account work on a marketplace, social or ad platform is built around a household connection in Vietnam, choose static residential ISP. The article on the [Vietnam static residential proxy](https://cloudj.net/blog/vietnam-static-isp-proxy) explains this case in detail. 2. **Is the job automated, high-volume or speed-sensitive?** Monitoring prices, checking that local pages load, or running test suites from a Vietnamese IP are good fits for the fast, stable dedicated IPv4 static ISP proxy. 3. **Do you need one stable identity per account?** Either type works, because both keep the same IP. Assign one proxy to one account and keep it that way. 4. **Still unsure?** Start with a small order of each type for one month and compare them on your real workload. Use cases that often come up for Vietnamese teams include running ad accounts (see [proxies for Facebook Ads](https://cloudj.net/blog/facebook-ads-proxy)) and managing shop accounts on Shopee, Lazada or TikTok Shop (see [proxies for e-commerce sellers in Vietnam](https://cloudj.net/blog/ecommerce-seller-proxy-vietnam)). Whatever the use, follow each platform's rules. A proxy changes your IP address; it does not change what a platform allows, and no proxy can guarantee an account will not be restricted. ## HTTP or SOCKS5? Vietnam proxies use HTTP or SOCKS5 where the location supports it; the console shows the options when you order, and you can switch the protocol of an order later. - **HTTP** works in almost every browser, scraper library and antidetect tool. Choose it if you are not sure. - **SOCKS5** passes other kinds of TCP traffic, which helps with desktop apps and some automation tools. Neither option carries UDP traffic, so plan around TCP-based tools. The [SOCKS5 vs HTTP comparison](https://cloudj.net/blog/socks5-vs-http-proxy) covers the details. ## How ordering works Ordering is self-service in the [Cloudj console](https://app.cloudj.net): 1. Top up your account balance. Vietnamese customers can top up by bank transfer in VND; the balance itself is kept in USD. 2. Choose Vietnam, the proxy type and the protocol. The console shows what is in stock; some locations can be temporarily out of stock. 3. Choose a quantity from 1 to 1,000 IPs. Larger orders get a lower price per IP through quantity tiers. 4. Choose a term of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months, and decide whether to turn on auto-renew from your balance. 5. Pay from your balance. Proxies are usually ready in a few minutes. Two safeguards are worth knowing. If an order cannot be set up, the full amount goes back to your balance. And within 24 hours of ordering, you can stop an order and get the unused part back, which makes a small trial order low-risk. Prices are listed per IP per month and shown live in the console; you can also see them on the [Vietnam proxy page](https://cloudj.net/proxy-ipv4/vietnam). If you are not sure how many to buy, [how many proxies do I need](https://cloudj.net/blog/how-many-proxies-do-i-need) gives a simple way to estimate. ## Credentials and access control Each proxy has a host, port, username and password, shown in the console. Each time credentials are viewed, the view is logged and you get a notice, so you will know if someone on your team opened them. You have two ways to authenticate: - **Username and password** (the default). Works from anywhere. You can rotate the password in the console, and the old one stops working. - **IP whitelist** of up to 20 addresses. Your proxy accepts connections only from those IPs, and this replaces password access. It suits fixed office lines or a VPS that runs your automation. The trade-offs are covered in [whitelist vs password authentication](https://cloudj.net/blog/proxy-authentication-whitelist-vs-password). Once you have credentials, a single command confirms the proxy works and shows the exit IP: ```bash curl -x http://USERNAME:PASSWORD@HOST:PORT https://ifconfig.me ``` The [proxy testing guide with curl](https://cloudj.net/blog/test-proxy-curl) shows more checks, including SOCKS5. ## Renewing and keeping the same IPs Because these proxies are static, keeping the same IP for months is often the whole point. Turn on auto-renew and keep enough balance; the order renews from your balance and the same proxies keep running. If auto-renew is off, renew before the term ends so the IPs are not released. ## FAQ ### Are Vietnam proxies shared, or datacenter IPs? Neither. Both dedicated IPv4 and static residential ISP proxies are ISP IPs, and each is assigned to one customer only. ### Can I change from HTTP to SOCKS5 after buying? Yes, where the location supports SOCKS5. You switch the protocol of an order in the console without placing a new order. ### What is the shortest term I can buy? One month. Terms of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months are available. ### Do Vietnam proxies support UDP? No. They carry HTTP or SOCKS5 traffic over TCP, so tools that need UDP will not work through them. ### What if I order the wrong type? Within 24 hours of ordering you can stop the order and get the unused part back to your balance, then order the right type. ## Choose, test, then scale Start with the type that matches your platform, test it for a few days, then add more IPs once you know it fits. You can see the options on the [proxy overview](https://cloudj.net/proxy-ipv4) and place your order in the [Cloudj console](https://app.cloudj.net), where live prices are shown before you pay.