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Migrate from NetNut

Leave NetNut for Hex Proxies and gain transparent pricing, no mandatory contracts, instant activation, and ISP-owned proxy infrastructure.

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Migration Steps

1

Document NetNut Configuration

Record your NetNut proxy endpoints, ports, authentication credentials, and any geo-targeting or session parameters. Note your current bandwidth usage and plan details for cost comparison.

2

Create Hex Proxies Account

Sign up at hexproxies.com. No contracts, no minimum commitments, and instant access to the full dashboard and proxy configuration tools.

3

Select Proxy Type

NetNut offers static residential (ISP), rotating residential, and mobile proxies. Map your NetNut product to the equivalent Hex Proxies offering: ISP for static residential, residential for rotating.

4

Replace Endpoints

Swap NetNut proxy endpoints with gate.hexproxies.com and update port numbers. The endpoint change is the primary code modification required.

5

Update Authentication

Replace NetNut credentials with your Hex Proxies username and password. If you used NetNut API key authentication, switch to Hex Proxies user:pass or IP whitelisting.

6

Run Validation Tests

Test across your key use cases and target sites. Verify geo-targeting accuracy, success rates, and latency. Compare against your NetNut baseline metrics.

7

Complete Migration

Move all traffic to Hex Proxies, terminate your NetNut contract (check cancellation terms), and purge NetNut credentials from your systems.

Code Changes

Before (javascript)
const HttpsProxyAgent = require('https-proxy-agent');

const agent = new HttpsProxyAgent(
  'http://netnut-user:netnut-pass@gw.ntnt.io:5959'
);

fetch('https://example.com', { agent });
After (javascript)
const HttpsProxyAgent = require('https-proxy-agent');

const agent = new HttpsProxyAgent(
  'http://your_hex_user:your_hex_password@gate.hexproxies.com:7000'
);

fetch('https://example.com', { agent });

Benefits of Switching

  • Transparent published pricing without sales negotiations
  • No contracts or minimum commitments
  • Instant self-service activation
  • Pay-as-you-go without bandwidth commitments
  • Same ISP-grade infrastructure quality
  • Real-time usage dashboard without account manager middleman
  • Scale up or down without contract modifications
  • No cancellation penalties or lock-in periods

Why Switch from NetNut to Hex Proxies?

NetNut operates a unique proxy network built on ISP-level partnerships, which gives them good static residential IP quality. However, NetNut's business model is heavily enterprise-focused with opaque pricing, required contracts, and a sales-driven onboarding process. Getting started with NetNut means going through demos, negotiations, and contract signing before you can use a single proxy.

Hex Proxies provides the same ISP-grade proxy quality with a fundamentally different business approach. Sign up, fund your account, and start using proxies in minutes. No contracts, no sales calls, no pricing negotiations. You see the price, you pay the price, you use the proxies.

Pricing Transparency

NetNut does not publish prices on their website. You must request a quote, which means pricing varies by customer and negotiation skill. This opacity makes it difficult to budget, compare, and plan proxy expenses. You may also end up paying more than another customer for identical service.

Hex Proxies publishes clear pricing for every proxy type. What you see on the pricing page is what you pay. There are no hidden fees, no negotiated rates, and no surprises on your invoice. Every customer gets the same fair pricing regardless of company size or negotiation leverage.

Contract Flexibility

NetNut typically requires annual or multi-month contracts with bandwidth commitments. Breaking a contract early may incur penalties. This locks you into a fixed proxy spend even if your needs change, your project pivots, or you find a better solution.

Hex Proxies operates on a pure pay-as-you-go basis. There are no contracts, no commitments, and no penalties for changing your usage. You can scale up during high-demand periods and scale down or pause completely during quiet periods. Your proxy spend matches your actual needs, not a contractual obligation.

Technical Compatibility

Endpoint Migration

The core technical migration from NetNut is straightforward. Replace the NetNut gateway hostname (typically gw.ntnt.io or a similar endpoint) with gate.hexproxies.com. Update the port number and credentials. If your code uses the standard HTTP proxy protocol, this is a configuration change with no logic modifications.

Session Management

NetNut supports sticky sessions through session parameters in the proxy URL. Hex Proxies supports equivalent sticky sessions configured through the dashboard. Map your existing session duration settings to the Hex Proxies configuration and verify that session persistence works as expected with your target sites.

Geo-Targeting

NetNut supports country-level geo-targeting through proxy credentials or API parameters. Hex Proxies supports country and city-level targeting through the dashboard. If you currently target specific countries, verify coverage for each location in the Hex Proxies dashboard before migrating.

Infrastructure Comparison

Both NetNut and Hex Proxies operate ISP-level proxy infrastructure, which is a step above peer-to-peer residential networks in terms of speed and reliability. The key differentiator is the business model. NetNut bundles premium infrastructure with enterprise sales processes and contract requirements. Hex Proxies delivers equivalent infrastructure quality with self-service access and flexible billing.

Migration Timeline

Because the technical changes are minimal (endpoint, port, credentials), the migration itself takes under 20 minutes for most setups. The longer timeline consideration is contractual. Review your NetNut contract for cancellation terms, notice periods, and any bandwidth commitments you need to fulfill before terminating. Start the Hex Proxies migration in parallel so you can validate performance before your NetNut contract ends.

After the Switch

Post-migration, you gain several operational advantages. Real-time usage visibility through the Hex Proxies dashboard replaces whatever reporting NetNut provides through their account team. Self-service plan adjustments replace the need to contact sales for changes. And transparent billing replaces opaque invoicing. These operational improvements save time and reduce the overhead of managing your proxy infrastructure.

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