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Bright Data offers two distinct modes for accessing its Mobile network:

Immediate access (default)

Begin targeting with our Mobile network immediately after sign up, without the need for KYC

Full access (recommended)

Expand your Mobile network access for your approved use case by completing KYC
On initial setup of your Mobile proxy, by default you are given Immediate access and can get started targeting a wide range of domains right away. If during your initial targeting you encounter a 402 Residential Failed (bad_endpoint) or robots.txt error, you will need to request Full access, which can be granted once we get to know you and your use case better through KYC.

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Immediate access

An SSL certificate must be installed on your device when accessing our Mobile network with Immediate access.
Account management is not a supported use case on the Bright Data platform. If you need to manage accounts on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, or similar services, Bright Data proxies are not the right solution. See Acceptable Use Policy for details.
  • Access a wide range of domains without KYC, under the following limitations:
    • Domains restricted by their own robots.txt rules.
    • Domains restricted by Bright Data’s compliance policy for Immediate access.
    • Use of certain HTTP methods (POST, PUT, DELETE) is not permitted.
    • Automatic throttling may be applied if request volume exceeds acceptable thresholds (status code: 502, error: sr_rate_limit).
    • Note: Attempting to access restricted domains or methods will result in a 402 Residential Failed (bad_endpoint) error and you’ll need to apply for Full access mode instead.
Completing KYC removes the above restrictions and automatically grants you Full access to domains under the Mobile network, tailored to your approved use case.

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Secure and ethical usage

Our SSL certificate ensures compliance with Bright Data’s ethical guidelines while providing secure encryption. Since Immediate Access does not require KYC, the SSL certificate acts as an added layer of assurance, enabling Bright Data to enforce compliance and safeguard the ethical use of our Mobile network.If you don’t install our SSL certificate, your requests may be rejected with security errors like “SSL/TLS handshake failure” or “certificate validation error”, indicating an insecure connection. While you can bypass and ignore SSL errors, this is not recommended as it compromises your long-term security.
Installing an SSL certificate is a quick, secure, and one-time setup process that unlocks Immediate Access.

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Temporary and limited data handling

Bright Data accesses minimal data (e.g., web pages visited, access times) only for troubleshooting and compliance purposes. This data is stored temporarily and is not shared with third parties, except where legally required.

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Privacy-focused approach

We prioritize your privacy above all else. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.

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Still prefer not to install an SSL certificate?

If you prefer not to install an SSL certificate, you can complete the KYC process to unlock Full Access, eliminating the need for SSL while enabling broader network capabilities.
robots.txt is a file that website owners use to define which areas of their site can be accessed by automated systems. In Immediate access mode, Bright Data adheres to these rules to ensure ethical compliance. Requests to blocked areas will return a 402 Residential Failed (bad_endpoint) error. For unrestricted Full access, complete KYC.
Some third-party apps like Shadowrocket do not support installing custom SSL certificates or bypassing SSL errors. They may also use restricted HTTP methods (POST, PUT, DELETE) internally. This means they cannot work with Mobile proxies in Immediate Access mode. To use these apps, you must first complete KYC for Full Access.

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Full access

  • After completing KYC, you will have Full Access to the Mobile network, tailored to your approved use case.
  • Allows the use of all HTTP methods in your requests.
  • SSL certificate is not required.
  • The option to submit a KYC form is only open to customers that signed up on behalf of a registered company. You will be required to add a user with a company email domain to your account and submit a company registration document during the process.

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FAQ: What is Bright Data KYC (Know Your Customer) verification process?

Our KYC (“Know Your Customer”) process is a mandatory step for all new customers who wish to gain full access to our Mobile proxy network. The purpose of this stage is to ensure that we maintain the highest possible compliance and ethics standards by verifying your business and use case.
To complete KYC, you’ll need to submit details about yourself and your scraping use case to verify eligibility by our Compliance team. This process removes the need for an SSL certificate and unlocks access to sites not pre-approved in Immediate Access.Start KYC Verification
The KYC process is not available in Playground/Limited Trial modes. The process can be started only after adding real funds to the account balance.
  • Completing the form should only take a few minutes.
  • Once submitted, our team validates the information and the KYC undergoes our compliance review.
  • You can see the status of your request in your Bright Data control panel, under Account Settings > Profile.
  • We will update you within 48 hours from the time of completing the process regarding your KYC status.
Yes. You can use all other products and services while your KYC request is being processed.