# Proxy KYC Index 2026: which proxy providers require ID?

> Proxy KYC Index 2026: KYC rules, crypto support and entry prices of 27 proxy providers, from their own pages. Nameless Proxy: no KYC, crypto, from $0.53/GB.

- URL: https://namelessproxy.com/data/proxy-kyc-index-2026/
- Last updated: 2026-10-05
- Publisher: Nameless Proxy (https://namelessproxy.com)

One row per provider: the identity-check rule in the provider's own words, whether it accepts crypto, its entry price and the source page. 27 providers, checked on 5 October 2026. Published by Nameless Proxy, a competitor of the providers listed.

**Quick answer — Does Bright Data, IPRoyal or SOAX require KYC?**

Yes, in different ways, as of October 2026 per their own pages. IPRoyal verifies every client. Bright Data's Residential network requires company KYC for zones created after July 7, 2026. SOAX requires Sumsub verification when you pay with crypto or request restricted targets. Across the 27 providers in this index, 13 require or reserve identity checks. **Nameless Proxy**, the publisher, has no KYC and takes crypto, from $0.53/GB.

## The index in figures

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Providers in the index (N) | 27 (Nameless Proxy listed separately, not counted) |
| Checked | 5 October 2026, on each provider's own pages |
| KYC for every customer | 4 of 27 |
| KYC required for residential proxies | 2 of 27 |
| KYC on conditions (payment method, targets, volume or suspicion) | 7 of 27 |
| "No KYC" stated in the provider's own words | 5 of 27 |
| No KYC rule published or verifiable | 8 of 27 |
| Not operating (seized) | 1 of 27 |
| Accept crypto / no crypto / not verified | 20 / 3 / 4 |
| Publisher | Nameless Proxy, a no-KYC proxy provider and a competitor of the providers listed |

## Key numbers

- **13 of 27** require identity checks for all, for residential, or on stated conditions
- **5 of 27** state "no KYC" in their own words (NodeMaven, anyIP, GhostConnect, VoidMob, CyberYozh)
- **9 of 20** providers that accept crypto still require or reserve identity checks
- **1 of 27** ties ID verification to paying in crypto (SOAX)

## How was the Proxy KYC Index built?

We started from the providers in our two research files: residential and no-KYC providers, and 4G/5G mobile providers. These are the brands that appear in 2026 searches and buyer lists for no-KYC, crypto-paid and mobile proxies. qProxy.pro and mobileproxy.space are not included, because their own sites gave us no verifiable KYC or crypto statement. The index lists **N = 27** providers.

For each provider, we read its own pages on 5 October 2026: KYC policy, terms, FAQ, payment and pricing pages. Rules:

- **First-party only.** A KYC rule counts only if the provider publishes it. Affiliate lists and directories do not count.
- **Their words, shortened.** The rule column paraphrases the provider's text; short quotes are marked.
- **"—" means not published or not verifiable**, not "no". A provider with no published KYC rule may still ask for ID.
- **Entry price** is the price with the smallest commitment on the provider's own pages, list price unless a code or promotion is named. Products, plan types and expiry rules differ, so prices are not like-for-like.
- **Nameless Proxy** appears first as the publisher. It is not counted in N or in any total.

Each provider falls in one class: KYC for every customer; KYC for residential proxies; KYC on conditions; "no KYC" stated; no rule published; not operating. The totals on this page are counted from the table below.

## Proxy KYC Index 2026: the full table

Sorted by class, then by name. As of October 2026, per each provider's own pages; every source is linked in the last column and listed under Sources.

| Provider | KYC class | KYC rule (provider's own pages) | Crypto | Entry price | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameless Proxy (publisher, not counted) | No KYC | No ID, no selfie, no documents, at any spend level | Yes: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Minimum top-up $25 (prepaid balance); smallest residential pack 1 GB — $1.88 | [No-KYC policy](https://namelessproxy.com/no-kyc-proxies/) |
| Decodo | KYC for every customer | Automatic check at registration, then a KYC process; ID document and selfie if flagged | Yes: BTC, ETH, LTC, USDC, SOL and others | Residential $4/GB pay-as-you-go (1 GB) | [Policy](https://decodo.com/proxies/ethical-residential-proxy-sourcing-and-usage) · [crypto](https://help.decodo.com/docs/crypto-payments) · [pricing](https://decodo.com/proxies/residential-proxies/pricing) |
| IPRoyal | KYC for every customer | "All clients undergo identity verification" through a KYC process | Yes (coins not listed) | Residential $7.35/GB pay-as-you-go (1 GB) | [LLM info](https://iproyal.com/llm-info/) · [pricing](https://iproyal.com/pricing/residential-proxies/) |
| Oxylabs | KYC for every customer | Every customer fills out a KYC form; ID or a compliance call may be required in some cases | No crypto | Residential $30/month for 5 GB ($6/GB) | [KYC](https://oxylabs.io/kyc-and-safety) · [payments](https://developers.oxylabs.io/help-center/billing-and-payments/what-forms-of-payment-do-you-accept) · [pricing](https://oxylabs.io/pricing/residential-proxy-pool) |
| Proxidize | KYC for every customer | Government photo ID for all customers before use; business verification for sensitive categories or higher usage | No (cards only) | Residential from $1/GB | [KYC](https://proxidize.com/kyc/) · [pricing](https://proxidize.com/pricing/) |
| Bright Data | KYC for residential | Residential network: company KYC for zones created after July 7, 2026; personal-email accounts cannot be approved. ISP, Datacenter and Web Unlocker without KYC | — | Residential $8/GB pay-as-you-go list ($4 with code RESIGB50) | [Docs](https://docs.brightdata.com/products/residential/network-access) · [pricing](https://brightdata.com/pricing/proxy-network/residential-proxies) |
| PlainProxies | KYC for residential | KYC (iDenfy) before buying its residential products; open to individuals after €10 total spend | Yes: BTC, ETH | — | [KYC](https://plainproxies.com/legal/kyc) · [site](https://plainproxies.com/) |
| Databay | KYC on conditions | No ID documents as a general condition; verification may be requested on triggers, crypto payers included | Yes (coins not listed) | Residential $13.75 for 5 GB ($2.75/GB, valid 186 days) | [KYC policy](https://databay.com/legal/en-us/kyc-policy) · [FAQ](https://databay.com/faq) · [pricing](https://databay.com/proxies/residential/pricing) |
| DataImpulse | KYC on conditions | May request ID verification when use is ambiguous; resellers must pass KYC (iDenfy) | Yes (guide covers USDT-TRC20) | Residential $5 for 5 GB ($1/GB, pay-as-you-go) | [Terms](https://dataimpulse.com/terms-of-services/) · [crypto guide](https://dataimpulse.com/crypto-payment-guide/) · [site](https://dataimpulse.com/) |
| FloppyData | KYC on conditions | Terms allow identity or business verification at any time, for example before a top-up, a refund or a high-value order | Yes ("70+ crypto") | $1.00/GB (residential, mobile and datacenter on one balance) | [Terms](https://floppydata.com/terms-of-service/) · [pricing](https://floppydata.com/pricing/) |
| GonzoProxy | KYC on conditions | "No KYC" for standard access; KYC only for work with financial websites | Yes (coins not named) | — | [Site](https://gonzoproxy.com/) |
| Proxy-Seller | KYC on conditions | Purpose of use required; KYC (SumSub) for restricted resources or ports, and for affiliates | Yes: BTC, USDT, USDC, BUSD, BNB, TRX, TON and more | Residential test $3.50/GB, valid 30 days | [FAQ](https://proxy-seller.com/faq/) · [pricing](https://proxy-seller.com/residential-proxies/) |
| SOAX | KYC on conditions | Sumsub verification if you pay with cryptocurrency or request restricted domains or ports | Yes: BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL (paying in crypto triggers KYC) | $5/GB Sandbox credits, valid 60 days | [Help centre](https://helpcenter.soax.com/en/articles/7127940-identity-verification-with-soax) · [pricing](https://soax.com/pricing) |
| Webshare | KYC on conditions | A brief KYC unblocks certain restricted targets on the residential network | No crypto | Residential $3.50 for 1 GB per month | [Residential page](https://www.webshare.io/residential-proxy) |
| anyIP | "No KYC" stated | "We don't require KYC for proxy activation." | Yes: 60+ coins, including BTC, ETH, USDT | $25 per month for 5 GB ($5/GB) | [Crypto page](https://anyip.io/crypto/buy-proxies-with-xmr-monero) · [pricing](https://anyip.io/pricing) |
| CyberYozh | "No KYC" stated | "No KYC is required to sign up", per its blog; product pages carry no KYC statement | Yes: BTC, USDT, ETH, TRX and others | Dedicated mobile port from $6/day (UK 4G) | [Blog](https://app.cyberyozh.com/blog/mobile-proxy-usa/) · [mobile page](https://app.cyberyozh.com/proxy/mobile/gb) |
| GhostConnect (Servury) | "No KYC" stated | "No name, no email, no KYC"; key-only account | Yes: BTC, LTC, ETH, USDT | Residential $2.99/GB pay-as-you-go | [Site](https://ghostconnect.io/) |
| NodeMaven | "No KYC" stated | "No KYC is required for standard plans." | Yes: BTC, ETH, USDT, SOL and 10+ others | Trial $3.50 for 750 MB; 2 GB plan at $4.25/GB per month (shown with a 20% discount) | [Crypto page](https://nodemaven.com/proxies/buy-proxy-with-crypto/) · [pricing](https://nodemaven.com/pricing/) |
| VoidMob | "No KYC" stated | "No KYC, no personal data required" | Yes: BTC, ETH, SOL, TRX, USDT-TRC20 | Dedicated mobile port from $5/day; mobile from $3.99/GB | [Site](https://voidmob.com/) · [proxies](https://voidmob.com/proxies) · [blog](https://voidmob.com/blog/best-iproyal-alternative-no-restrictions-2026) |
| Byteful | No rule published | — | Yes: BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, USDT | Residential $32.50 for 10 GB ($3.25/GB) | [Pricing](https://byteful.com/pricing) · [residential](https://byteful.com/proxy-service/residential-proxies) |
| Coronium | No rule published | No KYC or ID statement on the homepage | — | Dedicated mobile port $27/month (Ukraine) | [Site](https://www.coronium.io/) |
| HydraProxy | No rule published | No KYC or ID requirement stated on the homepage or FAQ | Yes: BTC, ETH, LTC, SOL, USDT, USDC and others | Dedicated mobile port $2.95/day (US 4G/5G) | [FAQ](https://hydraproxy.com/faq/) · [site](https://hydraproxy.com/) |
| LTESocks | No rule published | No KYC or ID requirement stated on the homepage | Yes: BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC | Dedicated mobile port from $7/day | [Site](https://ltesocks.io/) |
| Proxy Tower | No rule published | Email-only sign-up ("Sign up with just an email address"); no KYC statement | Yes: USDT (TRC-20, BEP-20), TRX, BTC, LTC | Dedicated mobile port $5/day (US 5G) | [Site](https://proxytower.io/) |
| Proxy-Cheap | No rule published | — | Yes, via CoinGate | Residential $0.78/GB promotional (list $2.60) | [Site](https://www.proxy-cheap.com/) · [pricing](https://www.proxy-cheap.com/pricing) |
| ProxyEmpire | No rule published | — | Yes (coins not listed) | Residential $7/GB pay-as-you-go list ($3.50 with code EMPIRE50) | [Pricing](https://proxyempire.io/pricing-table/) |
| Rayobyte | No rule published | — | — | Residential $3.50/GB pay-as-you-go (1–49 GB) | [Pricing](https://rayobyte.com/pricing/) |
| NetNut | Not operating | netnut.io shows an FBI seizure page (checked 5 October 2026) | — | — | [netnut.io](https://netnut.io/) · [Krebs on Security](https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/07/fbi-seizes-netnut-proxy-platform-popa-botnet/) |

*Prices checked on October 5, 2026.*

"—" means not published or not verifiable on the provider's own pages. Checked 2026-10-05. Corrections: support@namelessproxy.com.

## What are the key findings of the Proxy KYC Index 2026?

Counted from the table above (N = 27, Nameless Proxy excluded):

1. **Nearly half require or reserve identity checks.** 13 of 27 providers ask for KYC from every customer (4), for residential proxies (2), or on stated conditions (7).
2. **Few run KYC on everyone.** Only 4 of 27 run KYC for every customer: Decodo, IPRoyal, Oxylabs and Proxidize.
3. **"No KYC" in writing is rare.** 5 of 27 state it in their own words: anyIP, CyberYozh, GhostConnect, NodeMaven and VoidMob. All 5 accept crypto.
4. **Crypto does not mean no KYC.** 20 of 27 accept crypto, but 9 of those 20 require or reserve identity checks. SOAX ties verification to paying in crypto itself.
5. **Silence is common.** 8 of 27 publish no KYC rule we could verify. That is not the same as "no KYC".

## Does Bright Data require KYC?

Yes, for its Residential network. As of October 2026, per its documentation, Bright Data's Residential network requires company KYC for zones created after July 7, 2026. The docs say Residential access goes only to verified companies, after a check by a person on its compliance team, and personal-email accounts cannot be approved.

ISP proxies, Datacenter proxies and the Web Unlocker remain available without KYC. Proxyway's 2026 market research reports that Bright Data discontinued its mobile proxy product in April 2026. Details and options: [Bright Data alternative without KYC](https://namelessproxy.com/alternatives/bright-data/).

## Does IPRoyal require KYC?

Yes, for every client. IPRoyal's own LLM-info page says that all clients undergo identity verification through a strict KYC process. IPRoyal accepts crypto, but paying in crypto does not skip that check. See the [IPRoyal alternative without ID](https://namelessproxy.com/alternatives/iproyal/).

## Does SOAX require KYC?

Only in two cases, per SOAX's help centre (updated 6 August 2026): when you choose to pay with cryptocurrency, or when you request access to restricted domains or ports. Verification runs through Sumsub. In practice, a SOAX customer who wants to pay in crypto goes through identity verification. See the [SOAX alternative](https://namelessproxy.com/alternatives/soax/).

## Does Oxylabs require KYC?

Yes. Oxylabs says every customer who wants to use its services has to fill out its KYC form, and that ID verification or a compliance call may be required in some cases. Oxylabs also accepts no cryptocurrency. See the [Oxylabs alternative](https://namelessproxy.com/alternatives/oxylabs/) and the [Bright Data vs Oxylabs comparison](https://namelessproxy.com/compare/bright-data-vs-oxylabs/).

## Which proxy providers accept crypto and state no KYC?

Five providers in the index state in their own words that no KYC is required, and all five accept crypto: anyIP, CyberYozh (on its blog), GhostConnect, NodeMaven and VoidMob.

Nameless Proxy, the publisher of this index, belongs in the same group: **No KYC — no ID, no selfie, no documents. Pay in crypto.** We accept BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC through a prepaid balance. Minimum top-up $25; unused balance stays on your account (never expires, non-refundable). A ranked comparison is on [best no-KYC proxy providers](https://namelessproxy.com/best/no-kyc-proxy-providers/), and our own policy is on [no-KYC proxies](https://namelessproxy.com/no-kyc-proxies/).

## What does this index not tell you?

Four limits apply:

- **Rules change.** Bright Data changed its Residential rule in July 2026. Check the linked page before you buy.
- **"Not published" is not "no KYC".** Eight providers publish no rule we could verify. They may still ask for ID.
- **Conditions differ.** "KYC on conditions" covers very different triggers, from paying in crypto (SOAX) to suspicious use (DataImpulse, Databay).
- **We are not neutral.** Nameless Proxy sells competing proxies. We counted only first-party statements and link every one, so you can check each row yourself.

We plan to re-check every row at least every 35 days. To report an error, write to support@namelessproxy.com with the provider's page.

## Proxy KYC Index 2026: FAQ

### How many proxy providers require KYC in 2026?

In this index, 13 of 27 providers require or reserve identity checks: 4 for every customer, 2 for residential proxies and 7 on stated conditions. Another 8 publish no KYC rule we could verify, 5 state "no KYC" in their own words, and 1 is not operating. Counts come from the providers' own pages, checked on 5 October 2026.

### Which proxy providers accept crypto without KYC?

Five providers in the index state "no KYC" in their own words, and all five accept crypto: anyIP, CyberYozh, GhostConnect, NodeMaven and VoidMob. Nameless Proxy, which publishes the index, accepts crypto (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC) with no KYC and is listed separately, not counted in the totals.

### Does paying with crypto let me skip KYC?

Not always. Of the 20 providers in the index that accept crypto, 9 require or reserve identity checks. IPRoyal and Decodo accept crypto but run KYC for every customer, and SOAX requires Sumsub verification precisely when you pay with crypto. Always read the provider's own KYC page before you pay.

### How was the Proxy KYC Index checked?

We read each provider's own KYC policy, terms, FAQ, payment and pricing pages on 5 October 2026. Only first-party statements count; affiliate lists and directories were excluded. Two providers without any verifiable statement were left out; the index lists 27. Every row links to the page it comes from.

### Can I cite or reuse the Proxy KYC Index?

Yes. Cite it as "Proxy KYC Index 2026, Nameless Proxy", with this page's address and the check date, 5 October 2026. Please also link the provider's own page for any single row, because rules change. Tell us at support@namelessproxy.com if you find an error, and include the page that shows it.

### Why is Nameless Proxy not counted in the totals?

Because we publish the index and sell competing proxies. Our row shows our own policy for comparison: no ID, no selfie and no documents at any spend level, with payment in crypto from $0.53/GB. Counting ourselves would mix our claims with the providers' own statements, so every total uses the other 27 rows only.

## Sources (all checked 2026-10-05)

1. [Residential network access policy](https://docs.brightdata.com/products/residential/network-access) — Bright Data Docs
2. [Residential proxies pricing](https://brightdata.com/pricing/proxy-network/residential-proxies) — Bright Data
3. [Proxy Market Research 2026](https://proxyway.com/research/proxy-market-research-2026) — Proxyway
4. [Ethical residential proxy sourcing and usage (KYC process)](https://decodo.com/proxies/ethical-residential-proxy-sourcing-and-usage) — Decodo
5. [Crypto payments](https://help.decodo.com/docs/crypto-payments) — Decodo Help
6. [Residential proxies pricing](https://decodo.com/proxies/residential-proxies/pricing) — Decodo
7. [LLM info](https://iproyal.com/llm-info/) — IPRoyal
8. [Residential proxies pricing](https://iproyal.com/pricing/residential-proxies/) — IPRoyal
9. [KYC and safety](https://oxylabs.io/kyc-and-safety) — Oxylabs
10. [What forms of payment do you accept?](https://developers.oxylabs.io/help-center/billing-and-payments/what-forms-of-payment-do-you-accept) — Oxylabs Help Center
11. [Residential proxy pool pricing](https://oxylabs.io/pricing/residential-proxy-pool) — Oxylabs
12. [KYC (Know Your Customer) Verification](https://proxidize.com/kyc/) — Proxidize
13. [Pricing](https://proxidize.com/pricing/) — Proxidize
14. [KYC](https://plainproxies.com/legal/kyc) — PlainProxies
15. [Homepage (payment methods)](https://plainproxies.com/) — PlainProxies
16. [KYC policy](https://databay.com/legal/en-us/kyc-policy) — Databay
17. [FAQ](https://databay.com/faq) — Databay
18. [Residential proxies pricing](https://databay.com/proxies/residential/pricing) — Databay
19. [Terms of service](https://dataimpulse.com/terms-of-services/) — DataImpulse
20. [Crypto payment guide](https://dataimpulse.com/crypto-payment-guide/) — DataImpulse
21. [Homepage (pricing)](https://dataimpulse.com/) — DataImpulse
22. [Terms of service](https://floppydata.com/terms-of-service/) — FloppyData
23. [Pricing](https://floppydata.com/pricing/) — FloppyData
24. [Homepage](https://gonzoproxy.com/) — GonzoProxy
25. [FAQ](https://proxy-seller.com/faq/) — Proxy-Seller
26. [Residential proxies](https://proxy-seller.com/residential-proxies/) — Proxy-Seller
27. [Identity verification with SOAX](https://helpcenter.soax.com/en/articles/7127940-identity-verification-with-soax) — SOAX Help Center
28. [Pricing](https://soax.com/pricing) — SOAX
29. [Residential proxy](https://www.webshare.io/residential-proxy) — Webshare
30. [Crypto payment page (no-KYC statement)](https://anyip.io/crypto/buy-proxies-with-xmr-monero) — anyIP
31. [Pricing](https://anyip.io/pricing) — anyIP
32. [Mobile proxy USA (blog)](https://app.cyberyozh.com/blog/mobile-proxy-usa/) — CyberYozh
33. [Mobile proxies, UK](https://app.cyberyozh.com/proxy/mobile/gb) — CyberYozh
34. [Homepage](https://ghostconnect.io/) — GhostConnect
35. [Buy proxy with crypto](https://nodemaven.com/proxies/buy-proxy-with-crypto/) — NodeMaven
36. [Pricing](https://nodemaven.com/pricing/) — NodeMaven
37. [Homepage](https://voidmob.com/) — VoidMob
38. [Proxies](https://voidmob.com/proxies) — VoidMob
39. [Best IPRoyal alternative (blog, coin list)](https://voidmob.com/blog/best-iproyal-alternative-no-restrictions-2026) — VoidMob
40. [Pricing](https://byteful.com/pricing) — Byteful
41. [Residential proxies](https://byteful.com/proxy-service/residential-proxies) — Byteful
42. [Homepage](https://www.coronium.io/) — Coronium
43. [FAQ](https://hydraproxy.com/faq/) — HydraProxy
44. [Homepage (pricing)](https://hydraproxy.com/) — HydraProxy
45. [Homepage](https://ltesocks.io/) — LTESocks
46. [Homepage](https://proxytower.io/) — Proxy Tower
47. [Homepage](https://www.proxy-cheap.com/) — Proxy-Cheap
48. [Pricing](https://www.proxy-cheap.com/pricing) — Proxy-Cheap
49. [Pricing](https://proxyempire.io/pricing-table/) — ProxyEmpire
50. [Pricing](https://rayobyte.com/pricing/) — Rayobyte
51. [Homepage (seizure notice)](https://netnut.io/) — NetNut
52. [FBI Seizes NetNut Proxy Platform, Popa Botnet](https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/07/fbi-seizes-netnut-proxy-platform-popa-botnet/) — Krebs on Security (2026-07-02)

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