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# Step 2：Set Up Your Proxy

After purchasing a traffic plan, your order is activated instantly. You can configure your proxy settings — including authentication method and session type — in the **Proxy Setup** section under **Traffic Plan** in your dashboard.

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Traffic plans support authentication via proxy sub-accounts(Username/Password) or IP whitelists.

To keep things clear, we’ve covered the two authentication methods in separate sections. See sections [**Username/Password Authentication**](https://kindproxy.gitbook.io/kindproxy-docs/user-guide/get-started-with-residential-proxy-traffic/step-2-set-up-your-proxy/username-password-authentication) and [**Whitelist Authentication**](https://kindproxy.gitbook.io/kindproxy-docs/user-guide/ip-whitelist-management)  for more details.

🎬 Watch this step-by-step video guide: [Click here](https://youtu.be/PCHmQxYYPGM?si=QWXGglaTYXBZJEzY)

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us at **<support@kindproxy.com>** . Our support team will get back to you promptly.